| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | SL |
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| Generation | SL (R107, facelift 1985) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) |
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| Start of production | May, 1985 year |
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| End of production | August, 1989 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Roadster |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
14.9 l/100 km
15.79 US mpg18.96 UK mpg6.71 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8.3 l/100 km
28.34 US mpg34.03 UK mpg12.05 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 9.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 9.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 9.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
200 km/h
124.27 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.4 kg/Hp, 119.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6 kg/Nm, 165.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 180 Hp @ 5700 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 60.8 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
250 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
184.39 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 103 E 30 / 103.982 |
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| Engine displacement |
2962 cm3
180.75 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
88.5 mm
3.48 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
80.25 mm
3.16 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
8 l
8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1510 kg
3328.98 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1930 kg
4254.92 lbs. |
| Max load |
420 kg
925.94 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
85 l
22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4390 mm
172.83 in. |
| Width |
1790 mm
70.47 in. |
| Height |
1305 mm
51.38 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2460 mm
96.85 in. |
| Front track |
1465 mm
57.68 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1466 mm
57.72 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15 |
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