Mercedes-Benz SL /R107 / C107 (1972 - 1989)

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Details

Layout
FR layout

Engine
I6
2.8L (SL, SLC)
3.0L (SL)
V8
3.5L (SL, SLC)
3.8L (SL, SLC)
4.2L (SL)
4.5L (SL, SLC)
5.0L (SL, SLC)
5.6L (SL)

Transmission
Automatic
3-speed 722.0 350SL/SLC 450SL/SLC
4-speed 722.1 280SL/SLC
4-speed 722.2 350SL/SLC 450SLC
4 speed 4G-TRONIC
Manual
4 speed (280/350 SL/SLC)
5 speed (280/300 SL/SLC)

Dimensions
Wheelbase
1970s SL: 2,460 mm (96.9 in)
1970s SLC: 2,820 mm (111.0 in)
1980s: 2,456 mm (96.7 in)
Length
1970s SL: 4,390 mm (172.8 in)
1970s SLC: 4,750 mm (187.0 in)
1980s: 4,580 mm (180.3 in)
Width
1970s: 1,790 mm (70.5 in)
1980s: 1,791 mm (70.5 in)
Height
1970s SL: 1,300 mm (51.2 in)
1970s SLC: 1,330 mm (52.4 in)
1980s: 1,298 mm (51.1 in)
Curb weight
3,494 lb (1,585 kg)

Mercedes-Benz	280 SL/SLC*	300 SL	350 SL/SLC**	380 SL/SLC†	420 SL	450 SL/SLC***	500 SL/SLC****‡
Engine:	6-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke), front-mounted		90° 8-cylinder-V engine (four-stroke), front-mounted
Bore x Stroke:	86 mm x 78.8 mm	88.5 mm x 80.25 mm	92 mm x 65.8 mm	92 mm x 71.8 mm	92 mm x 78.9 mm	92 mm x 85 mm	96.5 mm x 85 mm
Displacement:	2746 cc	2962 cc	3499 cc	3818 cc	4196 cc	4520 cc	4973 cc
Max. Power @ rpm:	185 PS (136 kW; 182 hp) @ 6000	190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) @ 5700	200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) @ 5800	218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @ 5500	218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @ 5200	225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) @ 5000	240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) @ 5000
Max. Torque @ rpm:	238 N⋅m (176 lb⋅ft) @ 4500	255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft) @ 4400	286 N⋅m (211 lb⋅ft) @ 4000	299 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) @ 4000	324 N⋅m (239 lb⋅ft) @ 3750	377 N⋅m (278 lb⋅ft) @ 3000	402 N⋅m (296 lb⋅ft) @ 3200
Compression Ratio:	9.0: 1	9.2: 1	9.5: 1	9.0: 1	9.0: 1	8.8: 1	9.0: 1
Fuel feed:	Fuel injection, Bosch D-Jetronic (-1976), K-Jetronic (-1980), K-Jetronic with Lambda (-1985) and from 1985 KE-Jetronic
Fuel tank capacity:	90 L (23.8 US gal; 19.8 imp gal), from 1985: 85 L (22.5 US gal; 18.7 imp gal)
Valvetrain:	DOHC, duplex chain	SOHC, simplex chain	SOHC, duplex chain
Cooling:	Water
Gearbox:	4- or 5-speed manual standard on 380/420/450/500: 3-speed automatic, from 1980: 4-speed automatic rear wheel drive
Electrical system:	12 volt
Front suspension:	Double wishbones, coil springs, additional rubber springs, stabilising bar
Rear suspension::	Diagonal swing axle, coil springs, stabilising bar
Brakes:	Disc brakes (Ø 278 mm front, 279 mm rear; from 1985: 284/279 mm), power assisted ABS from 1980 on request or standard
Steering:	Recirculating ball steering
Body structure:	Sheet steel, unibody construction
Dry weight:	SL: 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) SLC: 1,610 kg (3,549 lb)	1,530 kg (3,373 lb)	SL: 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) SLC: 1,650 kg (3,638 lb)	SL: 1,640 kg (3,616 lb) SLC: 1,690 kg (3,726 lb)	1,600 kg (3,527 lb)	SL: 1,640 kg (3,616 lb) SLC: 1,690 kg (3,726 lb)	SL: 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) SLC: 1,570 kg (3,461 lb)
Loaded weight:	SL: 1,920 kg (4,233 lb) SLC: 2,040 kg (4,497 lb)	1,930 kg (4,255 lb)	SL: 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) SLC: 2,050 kg (4,519 lb)	SL: 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) SLC: 2,050 kg (4,519 lb)	2,020 kg (4,453 lb)	SL: 2,015 kg (4,442 lb) SLC: 2,095 kg (4,619 lb)	SL: 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) SLC: 2,005 kg (4,420 lb)
Track front/ rear:	1,452 mm (57.2 in) 1,440 mm (57 in) from 1985: 1,461 mm (57.5 in) 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Wheelbase:	SL: 2,460 mm (97 in) SLC: 2,820 mm (111 in)
Length:	SL: 4,390 mm (173 in) SLC: 4,750 mm (187 in)
Width:	1,790 mm (70 in)
Height:	SL: 1,300 mm (51 in) SLC: 1,330 mm (52 in)
Tire sizes:	185HR14	205/65VR15	205/70VR14	205/70VR14	205/65VR15	205/70VR14	205/70VR14
Top speed:	207 km/h (129 mph)	210 km/h (130 mph)	212 km/h (132 mph)	215 km/h (134 mph)	210 km/h (130 mph)	218 km/h (135 mph)	225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel Consumption (estimates):	15.5 litres per 100 kilometres (18.2 mpg_‑imp; 15.2 mpg_‑US)	14.5 litres per 100 kilometres (19.5 mpg_‑imp; 16.2 mpg_‑US)	18.5 litres per 100 kilometres (15.3 mpg_‑imp; 12.7 mpg_‑US)	18.5 litres per 100 kilometres (15.3 mpg_‑imp; 12.7 mpg_‑US)	15.5 litres per 100 kilometres (18.2 mpg_‑imp; 15.2 mpg_‑US)	18.5 litres per 100 kilometres (15.3 mpg_‑imp; 12.7 mpg_‑US)	18.5 litres per 100 kilometres (15.3 mpg_‑imp; 12.7 mpg_‑US)
Notes:	* in 1976/77 rated at 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) @ 6000 in 1976/77 rated at 195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp) @ 5500, from 1978 at 205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) @ 5750 * from November 1975 (change from D-Jetronic to K-Jetronic) rated at 217 PS (160 kW; 214 hp) @ 5000, from 1978 again at 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) @ 5000 **** from November 1981 rated at 231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp) @ 4750, from 1985 at 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) @ 4750, catalyst version at 223 PS (164 kW; 220 hp) @ 4700 † from autumn 1981 a different 3.8L engine was used (bore/stroke 88 x 78.9 mm, 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @ 5250); this engine already was in use for North American versions ‡ early versions (1978) of the 450 SLC 5.0 used a slightly larger version of this engine (Type M117): bore/stroke 97 x 85 mm, 5025 cc, 240 PS (180 kW; 240 hp) @ 5000

Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 on Wikipedia

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 5547 cm3 / 338.4 cui, advertised power: 178 kW / 239 hp / 242 PS ( ECE ), torque: 390 Nm / 288 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2455 mm / 96.7 in
reference weights: estimated curb weight: 1650 kg / 3640 lbs
top speed: 224 km/h (139 mph) (©theoretical);
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6.9© s; 0- 100 km/h 7.3© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.5© s
fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 15.9 l/100km / 17.8 mpg (imp.) / 14.8 mpg (U.S.) / 6.3 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 4973 cm3 / 303.9 cui, advertised power: 180 kW / 241 hp / 245 PS ( ECE ), torque: 400 Nm / 295 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2455 mm / 96.7 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1610 kg / 3549 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2030 kg / 4475 lbs
top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6.9© s, 0- 100 km/h 7.3 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.4© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 12.3 l/100km / 23 mpg (imp.) / 19.2 mpg (U.S.) / 8.1 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 14.7 l/100km / 19.1 mpg (imp.) / 15.9 mpg (U.S.) / 6.8 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 4196 cm3 / 256.1 cui, advertised power: 160 kW / 215 hp / 218 PS ( ECE ), torque: 330 Nm / 243 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2455 mm / 96.7 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1600 kg / 3527 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2020 kg / 4453 lbs
top speed: 213 km/h (132 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8© s, 0- 100 km/h 8.5 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.1© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg (imp.) / 19.8 mpg (U.S.) / 8.4 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 13 l/100km / 21.8 mpg (imp.) / 18.1 mpg (U.S.) / 7.7 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2962 cm3 / 180.3 cui, advertised power: 138 kW / 185 hp / 188 PS ( ECE ), torque: 260 Nm / 192 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2460 mm / 96.9 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1510 kg / 3329 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1930 kg / 4255 lbs
top speed: 198 km/h (123 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.9© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.4 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.4© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.7 l/100km / 24.2 mpg (imp.) / 20.2 mpg (U.S.) / 8.6 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 14 l/100km / 20.2 mpg (imp.) / 16.8 mpg (U.S.) / 7.1 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2962 cm3 / 180.3 cui, advertised power: 138 kW / 185 hp / 188 PS ( ECE ), torque: 260 Nm / 192 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2460 mm / 96.9 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1510 kg / 3329 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1930 kg / 4255 lbs
top speed: 203 km/h (126 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.1© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.6 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.2© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 10.9 l/100km / 25.8 mpg (imp.) / 21.6 mpg (U.S.) / 9.1 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg (imp.) / 19.7 mpg (U.S.) / 8.4 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3839 cm3 / 233.9 cui, advertised power: 150 kW / 201 hp / 204 PS ( DIN ), torque: 315 Nm / 232 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2455 mm / 96.7 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1580 kg / 3483 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1960 kg / 4321 lbs
top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.3© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.8 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.4© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.6 l/100km / 24.4 mpg (imp.) / 20.4 mpg (U.S.) / 8.6 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mpg (imp.) / 18 mpg (U.S.) / 7.7 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2746 cm3 / 167.9 cui, advertised power: 136 kW / 182 hp / 185 PS ( DIN ), torque: 240 Nm / 177 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2460 mm / 96.9 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1540 kg / 3395 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1920 kg / 4233 lbs
top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 10.4© s, 0- 100 km/h 11 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.8© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 12.2 l/100km / 23.2 mpg (imp.) / 19.3 mpg (U.S.) / 8.2 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 14.3 l/100km / 19.8 mpg (imp.) / 16.4 mpg (U.S.) / 7 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2746 cm3 / 167.9 cui, advertised power: 136 kW / 182 hp / 185 PS ( DIN ), torque: 240 Nm / 177 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2460 mm / 96.9 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1540 kg / 3395 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1920 kg / 4233 lbs
top speed: 192 km/h (119 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 10.1 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.7© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg (imp.) / 20.7 mpg (U.S.) / 8.8 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 12 l/100km / 23.4 mpg (imp.) / 19.5 mpg (U.S.) / 8.3 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3818 cm3 / 233 cui, advertised power: 160 kW / 215 hp / 218 PS ( DIN ), torque: 305 Nm / 225 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2455 mm / 96.7 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1540 kg / 3395 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1960 kg / 4321 lbs
top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.9© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 14.6 l/100km / 19.4 mpg (imp.) / 16.2 mpg (U.S.) / 6.9 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 14.6 l/100km / 19.3 mpg (imp.) / 16 mpg (U.S.) / 6.8 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 4520 cm3 / 275.8 cui, advertised power: 160 kW / 215 hp / 218 PS ( DIN ), torque: 360 Nm / 265 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2455 mm / 96.7 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1580 kg / 3483 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2000 kg / 4409 lbs
top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.8© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.3 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.1© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 16.5 l/100km / 17.1 mpg (imp.) / 14.3 mpg (U.S.) / 6.1 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 15.5 l/100km / 18.2 mpg (imp.) / 15.2 mpg (U.S.) / 6.5 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3499 cm3 / 213.3 cui, advertised power: 143.5 kW / 192 hp / 195 PS ( DIN ), torque: 275 Nm / 203 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2460 mm / 96.9 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1540 kg / 3395 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1960 kg / 4321 lbs
top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 10.1 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.3© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 14.8 l/100km / 19 mpg (imp.) / 15.9 mpg (U.S.) / 6.7 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 14.4 l/100km / 19.6 mpg (imp.) / 16.3 mpg (U.S.) / 6.9 km/

RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3499 cm3 / 213.3 cui, advertised power: 143.5 kW / 192 hp / 195 PS ( DIN ), torque: 275 Nm / 203 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2460 mm / 96.9 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1540 kg / 3395 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1960 kg / 4321 lbs
top speed: 210 km/h (131 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.5 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.1© s
fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 13 l/100km / 21.8 mpg (imp.) / 18.1 mpg (U.S.) / 7.7 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2746 cm3 / 167.9 cui, advertised power: 136 kW / 182 hp / 185 PS ( DIN ), torque: 238 Nm / 176 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4390 mm / 172.8 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.5 in, wheelbase: 2460 mm / 96.9 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1500 kg / 3307 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 1920 kg / 4233 lbs
top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 10.1 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.5© s
fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 12.6 l/100km / 22.5 mpg (imp.) / 18.7 mpg (U.S.) / 8 km/l