1971-1989 SL / SLC OverviewMercedes SL / SLC Overview (1971 - 1989)
C107 / R107
Tech Specs Summary
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- 124 - 140 mph
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- 7.3 - 10.1 seconds
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- 175 - 242 hp
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- 15.9 - 23.1 mpg
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- 3,307 - 3,781 lbs
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- 10.7 ft3 (Coupé)
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- 9.2 - 10.7 ft3 (Convertible)
This generation of the Mercedes SL / SLC (C107 / R107) was produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes between 1971 - 1989. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as either a coupé or convertible. There are many power levels available from either a 2.7 L Inline 6 gasoline engine or 3.5 L V8 gasoline engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the SL / SLC is the Mercedes 500 SL which scores 2.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 237 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.33 lb/hp it has a top speed of 140 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes 300 SL is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 517 miles and can store 9.2 cubic feet of cargo.