FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
1980, Apr
End of production
1981, Oct
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
90
l
23.78
US gal
19.8
UK gal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.
Power
240 hp (at 5000 rpm)
Torque
404 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 297.98 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
225 km/h 140 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
21
l/100 km
11.2
US mpg
13.45
UK mpg
- Extra urban
10.9
l/100 km
21.58
US mpg
25.92
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
225 km/h 140 mph
Engine Model
M 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
240 hp (at 5000 rpm)
Torque
404 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 297.98 lb. ft (at 3200 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
8.8
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5
l
7.95
US qt
6.6
UK qt
Coolant
12.5
l
13.25
US qt
11
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
Turning diameter
10.34 m 33.92 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs, 278 mm
- Rear
Disc, 279 mm
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Coil spring, Double wishbone
- Rear
Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Tire size
- Front
205/70 VR14
- Rear
205/70 VR14
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. (seats down)
261 l 9.22 cu ft
- Max. roof load
420 kg 925.9 lbs
Max. trailer load with brakes
- 12%
1500 kg 3306.9 lbs
Max. trailer load w/out brakes
750 kg 1653.5 lbs
