FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
1981, Oct
End of production
1985, Sep
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
85
l
22.45
US gal
18.7
UK gal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.
Power
231 hp (at 4750 rpm)
Torque
404 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 297.98 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
220 km/h 137 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1540 kg 3395.1 lbs
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Doors
2
Seats
2
Wheel rims
6.5J x 14
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
15.6
l/100 km
15.08
US mpg
18.11
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.4
l/100 km
25.02
US mpg
30.05
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
220 km/h 137 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
8.1 sec
0 - 60 mph
7.7 sec
Engine Model
M 117 E 50 / 117.960
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.
Power
231 hp (at 4750 rpm)
Torque
404 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 297.98 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm 3.8 in
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in
Compression ratio
9.2
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
9
l
9.54
US qt
7.92
UK qt
Coolant
13.5
l
14.31
US qt
11.88
UK qt
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Height
1300 mm 51.18 in
Wheelbase
2455 mm 96.65 in
Front track
1452 mm 57.17 in
Rear (Back) track
1440 mm 56.69 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone
- Rear
Threaded twist beam
Tire size
- Front
205/70 R14
- Rear
205/70 R14
Wheel rims
6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims
6.5J x 14
Kerb weight
1540 kg 3395.1 lbs
Max. weight
1960 kg 4321.1 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
420 kg 925.9 lbs
