Mercedes-Benz SL class III (R107) · Roadster · 1971–1989
Mercedes-Benz SL class 500 5.0 MT 245 HP
- Power
- 245 hp · 180 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.0 s
- Top speed
- 225 km/h
Other versions of this body · 30
Consumption and performance
- Top speed
- 225 km/h
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h
- 7 s
- Fuel tank
- 85 l
Engine
- Engine type
- Gasoline
- Engine code
- m117.964
- Displacement
- 4,973 cm³
- Max power
- 180 kW / 245 hp
- Fuel
- A92
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection
- Turbo
- No
- Engine position
- V type
- Cylinders
- 8
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Bore
- 96.5 mm
- Stroke
- 85 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9.2
Transmission
- Drive
- Rear
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gears
- 4
Dimensions and capacity
- Body type
- Roadster
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 4,390 mm
- Width
- 1,790 mm
- Height
- 1,300 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,460 mm
- Front track
- 1,452 mm
- Rear track
- 1,440 mm
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
Wheels, brakes and chassis
- Optional tyre sizes
- 205/60R16, 225/55R16, 225/60R15
- Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
- DIA66.6 5x112
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Front suspension
- Independent, coil spring