Mercedes-Benz 420SL (107 E42) Technical Specifications & Manuals Series 107: R107 420SL
Mercedes Benz 420SL Series 107 Production
| 420 SL Production Schedule | ||
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Vehicle |
Year | # Produced |
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300SL Roadster R107 |
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| 1985 | ? | |
| 1986 | ? | |
| 1987 | ? | |
| 1988 | ? | |
| 1989 | ? | |
| Total: | 2,148 | |
Mercedes Benz 420SL Series 107 Workshop Service and Repair Manuals
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- Mercedes Benz 420SL Chassis and Body Manual
- Mercedes Benz 420SL Transmission Manual
- Mercedes Benz 420SL Climate Control Heat / AC Manual
- Mercedes Benz 420SL Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
- Mercedes Benz 420SL Maintenance Manual
- Mercedes Benz 420SL Motor / Engine Manual
- Mercedes Benz 420SL Motor and Transmission Mounts Manual
- Mercedes Benz 420SL Brake Service manual
- Mercedes Benz 420SL Owners Manual
Mercedes-Benz 420SL Specifications
Years of Manufacture: 420SL 1985 - 1989, Series Designation: 107
Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 420 SL Engine Technical Data
- Engine type - Number of cylinders : V 8
- Engine Code : 116.964
- Fuel type : Petrol
- Fuel System : MPI - CIS-E (KE - Jetronic)
- Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
- Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity : 4196 cm3, 256.1 cu-in
- Number of valves : 16 Valves
- Compression Ratio : 9.0
- Maximum power - Output - Horsepower : 218 PS or 215 bhp or 160 kW @ 5200 rpm
- Maximum torque : 330 Nm or 243 lb.ft @ 3750 rpm
- Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
- Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds : 4 speed Auto
Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 420 SL Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range
- Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined: 11.9 L/100km 24 mpg UK / 20 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 : 714 Km or 444 miles
- CO2 emissions : 277 g/Km (estimate)
Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 420 SL Performance
- Top Speed : 213 km/h or 132 Mph
- Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 9.0 s
Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 420 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 : 1600 kg OR 3527 lbs
- Weight-Power Output Ratio : 7.33 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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