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Mercedes-Benz SL Convertible – 500 SL 5.0 petrol

R107 · 107.046 · 180 kW / 245 hp

1986 - 1989 · Petrol · Engine code M 117 E 50 / 117.964

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1986 - 1989
Engine code
M 117 E 50 / 117.964
Engine size
4,973 cc (5 litres)
Engine power
245 hp (180 kW) at 4,750 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
392 Nm at 3,750 rpm
Cylinders
8, in a V
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Multi-point injection
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Valves
16 (2 per cylinder)
Valve system
SOHC
Bore x stroke
96.5 x 85 mm
Compression ratio
9:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
No catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
8 litres
Engine oil grade
10W-40, 15W-40 or 20W-50
Coolant
13.5 litres
Fuel tank
85 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
205/65 R15
Wheel (rim) size
7J x 15
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Steering
Recirculating ball, hydraulic power steering
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Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Twist-beam axle

Size and weight

Body style
Convertible (roadster)
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,307 mm
Weight (empty)
1,610 kg
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Wheelbase
2,455 mm
Front track
1,465 mm
Rear track
1,466 mm
Maximum weight (loaded)
2,030 kg
Load it can carry
420 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use in town
15.9 l/100 km (about 6.3 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
9.5 l/100 km (about 10.5 km per litre)
Top speed
225 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
7.3 seconds

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.