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1985 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

560 SL

Modification

560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1985, June

End of production

1989, Aug

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal
18.7 UK gal

Engine displacement

5547 cm³ 338.5 cu. In.

Power

230 hp (at 4750 rpm)

Torque

373 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 275.11 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

223 km/h 139 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1715 kg 3780.9 lbs

Length

4580 mm 180.31 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

7J x 15

FULL SPECS

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

223 km/h 139 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.7 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 117 E 56 / 117.967

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5547 cm³ 338.5 cu. In.

Power

230 hp (at 4750 rpm)

Torque

373 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 275.11 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.49 mm 3.8 in

Piston Stroke

95 mm 3.74 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

13 l 13.78 US qt
11.44 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4580 mm 180.31 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Height

1300 mm 51.18 in

Wheelbase

2455 mm 96.65 in

Front track

1465 mm 57.68 in

Rear (Back) track

1466 mm 57.72 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Threaded twist beam

Tire size

- Front

205/65 R15

- Rear

205/65 R15

Wheel rims

7J x 15

Rear wheel rims

7J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1715 kg 3780.9 lbs

Max. weight

1945 kg 4288 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

230 kg 507.1 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic is made in 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989