Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Automatic 1980 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Roadster
Doors
2
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Automatic transmission
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
177 / 240
Displacement (ccm)
4973
Fuel type
Super

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GENERAL Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Automatic 1980
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Range SL-Class
Generation 107
Model series SL-Class (107) (1971 - 1985)
Engine version 500 SL
Engine subversion Automatic
Car body type Roadster
Number of seats 2
Number of doors 2
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 04.1980
Model end date 10.1981
PERFORMANCE Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Automatic 1980
Maximum power (kW) 177
Maximum power (HP) 240
Acceleration (s) 7,8
Top speed (km/h) 225
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Automatic 1980
Fuel type Super
Gas / fuel tank size 90,0 l
Fuel consumption city 20,7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 10,9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 13,2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 14,9 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Automatic 1980
Torque 404
Number of gears 3
Installation position / engine type Front engine / V-engine
Number of cylinders 8
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 4973
Power / torque 177 kW (240 HP) / 404 Nm
Power (KW) 177
Power (HP) 240
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 4973 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5000 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 3200 RPM
TRANSMISSION Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Automatic 1980
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Number of gears 3
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Automatic 1980
Length (mm) 4390
Width (mm) 1790
Height (mm) 1300
Wheelbase (mm) 2455
Ground clearance (mm) 135 mm
Turning circle (m) 10,3 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 252
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1540
Gross weight (kg) 1960
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 420
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1500 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 750 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Automatic 1980
Body type Roadster
Number of doors 2
Number of seats (normal) 2
Number of seats (maximum) 4
Power steering Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Disc
ABS Optional (extra charge)
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 205/70R14V
EQUIPMENT Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Automatic 1980
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Window electric lifter (front) Series (included)
Leather interior Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Series (included)
Central locking system Series (included)
Alloy wheels Series (included)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Automatic 1980
Rust warranty none

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