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Mercedes-Benz 500SL (107 E50) Technical Specifications & Manuals Series 107: R107 500SL

Years The Series 107 Mercedes Benz 500SL Was Produced:

1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

500 SL Production Schedule

Vehicle

 Year # Produced

500SL

Roadster

R107

 1980 501
1981 899
1982 1,297
1983 1,563
1984 1,793
1985 2,719
1986 1,192
1987 768
1988 739
1989 341
Total: 11,812

Mercedes Benz 500SL Series 107 Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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Mercedes-Benz 500SL Specifications

  • Years of Manufacture: 1980 - 1989
  • Number Built: 11,812

Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 500 SL Engine Technical Data

  • Engine type - Number of cylinders : - V8
  • Engine Code : 117.964
  • Fuel type : Petrol
  • Fuel System : CIS-E (KE - Jetronic)
  • Engine Alignment : Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity : 4973 cm3, 303.5 cu-in

  • Number of valves : 16 Valves
  • Compression Ratio : 9.2
  • Maximum power - Output - Horsepower : 231 PS or 228 bhp or 170 kW @ 4750 rpm
  • Maximum torque : 405 Nm or 298 lb.ft @ 3000 rpm
  • Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
  • Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds : 4 speed Auto

Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 500 SL Fuel Consumption (Economy, Emissions and Range

  • Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined: - L/100km
  • Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban: 9.4 L/100km
    30 mpg UK / 25 mpg US
  • Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway: 11.5 L/100km
    25 mpg UK / 20 mpg US
  • Fuel Consumption - Economy - City: 15.6 L/100km
    18 mpg UK / 15 mpg US
  • Fuel Tank Capacity : 90 L
  • 19.8 UK gallons
  • 23.8 US gallons
  • CO2 emissions : - g/Km

Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 500 SL Performance

  • Top Speed : 220 km/h or 137 Mph
  • Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 8.1 s

Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 500 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 : 130 cm or 51.18 inches
  • Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : -
  • Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Discs (- mm)
  • Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions : Discs (- mm)
  • Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : 205/70 R14
  • Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : 205/70 R14
  • Curb Weight : 1540 kg OR 3395 lbs
  • Weight-Power Output Ratio : 6.67 kg/hp
  • Trunk capacity : - L

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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