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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
1985
End of production
1989
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
218 hp (at 5200 rpm)
Torque
330 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 243.4 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
212 km/h 132 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
14.6
l/100 km
16.11
US mpg
19.35
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.3
l/100 km
25.29
US mpg
30.37
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
212 km/h 132 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.1 sec
Engine Model
M 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
218 hp (at 5200 rpm)
Torque
330 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 243.4 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in
Piston Stroke
78.95 mm 3.11 in
Compression ratio
9
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5
l
7.95
US qt
6.6
UK qt
Coolant
13
l
13.78
US qt
11.44
UK qt
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Height
1300 mm 51.18 in
Wheelbase
2460 mm 96.85 in
Front track
1461 mm 57.52 in
Rear (Back) track
1465 mm 57.68 in
Turning diameter
10.34 m 33.92 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs, 284 mm
- Rear
Disc, 279 mm
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
- Rear
Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Tire size
- Front
205/65 VR15
- Rear
205/65 VR15
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. (seats down)
261 l 9.22 cu ft
- Max. roof load
420 kg 925.9 lbs
Max. trailer load with brakes
- 12%
1500 kg 3306.9 lbs
Max. trailer load w/out brakes
750 kg 1653.5 lbs