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Mercedes-Benz 300SL (107 E30) Technical Specifications & Manuals Series 107: R107 300SL

Mercedes Benz 300SL Series 107 Production

300 SL Production Schedule

Vehicle

Year # Produced

300SL

Roadster

R107

1985 2
1986 ?
1987 ?
1988 ?
1989 ?
Total: 13,742

Mercedes Benz 300SL Series 107 Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Specifications

Years of Manufacture: 300SL 1985 - 1989, Series Designation: 107

Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 300 SL Engine Technical Data

  • Engine type - Number of cylinders : I 6
  • Engine Code : 103.982
  • Fuel type : Petrol
  • Fuel System : MPI - CIS-E (KE - Jetronic)
  • Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
  • Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity : 2962 cm3, 180.8 cu-in
  • Number of valves : 12 Valves
  • Compression Ratio : 9.2
  • Maximum power - Output - Horsepower : 188 PS or 185 bhp or 138 kW @ 5700 rpm
  • Maximum torque : 260 Nm or 191 lb.ft @ 4400 rpm
  • Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
  • Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds : 5 speed Manual

Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 300 SL Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

  • Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined: 10.9 L/100km 26 mpg UK / 22 mpg US
  • Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban: - L/100km
  • Fuel Consumption - Economy - City: - L/100km
  • Fuel Tank Capacity : 85 L, 18.7 UK gallons, 22.5 US gallons
  • Range : 779 Km or 484 miles
  • CO2 emissions : 254 g/Km (estimate)

Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 300 SL Performance

  • Top Speed : 203 km/h or 126 Mph
  • Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 9.6 s

MB (R107) 300 SL Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

  • Num. of Doors : 2
  • Wheelbase : 246 cm or 96.85 inches
  • Length : 439 cm or 172.83 inches
  • Width : 179 cm or 70.47 inches
  • Height : 129 cm or 50.79 inches
  • Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : -
  • Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs (- mm)
  • Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions : Discs (- mm)
  • Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : 205/65 R15
  • Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : 205/65 R15
  • Curb Weight : 1500 kg OR 3307 lbs
  • Weight-Power Output Ratio : 7.97 kg/hp
  • Trunk capacity : 260 L
  • Front Suspension : Independent. McPherson. anti-roll bar

Compare Mercedes Benz Series 107 Models

Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Comparison Chart Top Speed
Model Years # Built Engine BHP Torque Trans mph/kph
280SL 1974-1985 25,500 2746cc I6 185 176 4 Speed Auto 124/200
280SLC 1974-1981 10,700 2746cc I6 185 176 4 Speed Auto 124/200
300SL 1985-1989 N/A 2962cc I6 188 192 4 Speed Auto 127/204
350SL 1970-1980 15,300 3499cc V8 200 211 3 Speed Auto 127/204
350SLC 1971-1980 14,000 3499cc V8 200 211 3 Speed Auto 127/204
380SL 1980-1985 53,200 3818cc V8 218 224 4 Speed Auto 134/216
380SLC 1980-1985 3,700 3818c V8 218 224 4 Speed Auto 134/216
420SL 1985-1989 N/A 4196cc V8 218 242 4 Speed Auto 134/216
450SL 1971-1980 66,300 4520cc V8 225 279 3 Speed Auto 134/216
450SLC 1972-1980 31,800 4520cc V8 225 279 3 Speed Auto 134/216
450SLC 5.0 1977-1981 2,700 4990cc V8 240 297 3 Speed Auto 140/225
500SL 1980-1989 N/A 4973cc V8 240 297 4 Speed Auto 140/225
500SLC 1980-1989 1,300 4973cc V8 249 297 4 Speed Auto 140/225
560SL 1985-1989 1,300 5547cc V8 300 279 4 Speed Auto 137/220

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