FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
Model
Generation
Modification
500 SLC V8 (240 Hp) 4G-TRONIC
Body Type
Coupe
Start of production
1980, Mar
End of production
1981, Sep
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
402 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 296.5 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
225 km/h 140 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4 G-TRONIC
Kerb weight
1515 kg 3340 lbs
Length
4750 mm 187.01 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Doors
2
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6.5J x 14
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
20.7
l/100 km
11.36
US mpg
13.65
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
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.8 sec
0 - 60 mph
7.4 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
240 hp (at 5000 rpm)
Torque
402 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 296.5 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
9
l
9.54
US qt
7.92
UK qt
Coolant
13.5
l
14.31
US qt
11.88
UK qt
Length
4750 mm 187.01 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Height
1330 mm 52.36 in
Wheelbase
2815 mm 110.83 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 G-TRONIC
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
- Rear
Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer
Tire size
- Front
205/70 R14
Wheel rims
6.5J x 14
Kerb weight
1515 kg 3340 lbs
Max. weight
2005 kg 4420.3 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
490 kg 1080.3 lbs
