1978 350 SL Specs1978 (R107) Mercedes 350 SL Specs & Performance
1978, 1979, 1980 (R107)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3.5 L V8
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- 130 mph
- 
- 8.8 seconds
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- 197 hp
- 
- 18.1 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 9.2 ft3
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- 3,395 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 130 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.8 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.24 lb/hp
- Power
- 197 hp
- Torque
- 211 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 18.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 429 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 3.5 Liter
- 213.5 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 197 hp @ 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
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 23.8 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M116 E35
- Compression Ratio
- 9:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.622 x 2.591 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.4:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.92 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 25 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 26.7 in3
- BMEP
- 149 PSI
- 10.3 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 4 Speeds
- Transmission (AT)
- 3 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 205/70R14
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Semi-Trailing Arm
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Sports Roadster
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 2
- Luggage Space
- 9.2 ft3
- Turning Radius
- 33.9 ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,395 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 4,321 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 926 lbs
- Length
- 172.8 in
- Width
- 70.5 in
- Height
- 51.2 in
- Wheelbase
- 96.9 in
- Front Track
- 57.2 in
- Rear Track
- 56.7 in
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