Mercedes1978 350 SLC Specs

1978 (C107) Mercedes 350 SLC Specifications & Performance

1978, 1979, 1980 (C107)

Tech Specs Summary


3.5 L V8

130 mph

9.0 seconds

197 BHP

21.7 mpg

2 Doors

2+2 Seats

303 L
kg
1,590 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
130 mph
0-62 mph
9.0 seconds
0-60 mph
8.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
124 BHP/Tonne
Power
197 BHP
Torque
211 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
21.7 mpg
Total Range
429 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3.5 Litre
3,499 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
197 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
200 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
211 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
286 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M116 E35
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
92 x 65.8 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.4:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
56 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
25 BHP
Unitary Capacity
437 cc
BMEP
10.3 Bar
149 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/70R14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2+2
Cargo Space
303 L
Kerb Weight
1,590 kg
Gross Weight
2,080 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,330 mm
Wheelbase
2,820 mm
Front Track
1,452 mm
Rear Track
1,440 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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2.6

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.1

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