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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
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
Speed
- Top speed
223 km/h 139 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.7 sec
0 - 60 mph
7.3 sec
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
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
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
Kerb weight
1715 kg 3780.9 lbs
Max. weight
1945 kg 4288 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
230 kg 507.1 lbs