1985 300 SL Specs1985 (R107) Mercedes 300 SL Specifications & Performance
1985 - 1989 (R107)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3 L Inline 6
- 
- 126 mph
- 
- 9.6 seconds
- 
- 185 BHP
- 
- 27.7 mpg
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- 2 Doors
- 
- 2 Seats
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- 260 L
- 
- 1,510 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 126 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.6 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.3 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 123 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 185 BHP
- Torque
- 192 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 27.7 mpg
- Urban
- 19.5 mpg
- Extra Urban
- 34.9 mpg
- Total Range
- 517 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 3 Litre
- 2,960 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 185 BHP @ 5,700 RPM
- 188 ps @ 5,700 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 192 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
- 260 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (12v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 85 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M103 E30
- Compression Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 88.5 x 80.2 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 63 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 31 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 493 cc
- BMEP
- 11 Bar
- 160.1 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 4 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 205/65R15
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Semi-Trailing Arm
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Sports Roadster
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 260 L
- Turning Circle
- 10.3 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,510 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,930 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 420 kg
- Length
- 4,390 mm
- Width
- 1,790 mm
- Height
- 1,305 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,460 mm
- Front Track
- 1,465 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,466 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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