1981 500 SL Specs1981 (R107) Mercedes 500 SL Specs & Performance
1981 - 1985 (R107)
Tech Specs Summary
- 
- 5 L V8
- 
- 137 mph
- 
- 8.1 seconds
- 
- 228 hp
- 
- 20.5 mpg
- 
- 2 Doors
- 
- 2 Seats
- 
- 9.2 ft3
- 
- 3,395 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.1 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 7.8 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.88 lb/hp
- Power
- 228 hp
- Torque
- 299 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 20.5 mpg
- City
- 15.1 mpg
- Highway
- 25.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 459 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 5 Liter
- 303.5 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 228 hp @ 4,750 RPM
- 231 ps @ 4,750 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 299 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
- 405 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (16v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 22.5 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M117 E50
- Compression Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.799 x 3.346 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.14:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.75 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 29 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 38 in3
- BMEP
- 148.4 PSI
- 10.2 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (AT)
- 4 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
- 96.7 in
- Front Track
- 57.2 in
- Rear Track
- 56.7 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.9
Pros & Cons vs Rivals
Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips
Similar Cars
✚ Show More
