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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
1985, July
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
4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.
Power
204 hp (at 5200 rpm)
Torque
304 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 224.22 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
205 km/h 127 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1600 kg 3527.4 lbs
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Doors
2
Seats
2
Wheel rims
7J x 15
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
15.4
l/100 km
15.27
US mpg
18.34
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.9
l/100 km
23.76
US mpg
28.53
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
205 km/h 127 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
9 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.6 sec
Engine Model
M 116 E 42 / 116.964
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.
Power
204 hp (at 5200 rpm)
Torque
304 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 224.22 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in
Piston Stroke
78.9 mm 3.11 in
Compression ratio
9
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
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
1307 mm 51.46 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
1600 kg 3527.4 lbs
Max. weight
2020 kg 4453.3 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
420 kg 925.9 lbs