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1985 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

420 SL

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

FUEL CONSUMPTION

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

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

212 km/h 132 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

8.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.1 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

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

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

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

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

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

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic is made in 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989