Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - Mercedes-Benz SL 1981 - 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Overview:
What is the engine capacity of a Mercedes-Benz SL 1981?
The engine capacity of the Mercedes-Benz SL 1981 is 4973.
Mercedes-Benz SL 1981 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the Mercedes-Benz SL 1981 is 231 Hp @ 4750 rpm..
What is the Mercedes-Benz SL 1981 engine?
Mercedes-Benz SL 1981 engine is M 117 E 50 / 117.960. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)
General:
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL
Generation: R107
Modification (Engine): 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
Start of production: October, 1981
End of production: September, 1985
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine
Body type: Roadster
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Engine:
Power: 231 hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre: 46.5 hp/l
Torque: 404 nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code: m 117 E 50 / 117.960
Engine displacement: 4973
Number of cylinders: 8
Engine configuration: V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder: 2
Fuel injection system: Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated Engine
Valvetrain: SOHC
Engine oil capacity: 8 l
Coolant: 13.5 l
Engine layout: Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore: 96.5 mm
Piston Stroke: 85 mm
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Performance:
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: 15.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: 9.4 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 8.1 sec
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 6.7 kg/Hp, 150 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio: 3.8 kg/Nm, 262.3 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 7.7 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight (kg): 1540
Max. weight (kg): 1960
Max load (kg): 420
Fuel tank capacity: 85 l
dimensions:
Length: 4390 mm
Width: 1790 mm
Height: 1300 mm
wheelbase: 2455 mm
Front track: 1452 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1440 mm
Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:
Drivetrain Architecture: The Internal combustion Engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel: Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox: 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tires size: Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Front suspension: Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Threaded twist beam
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