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Mercedes-Benz 420 SL {R 107}

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 78.90 mm 3.62 in × 3.11 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.2 litre 4196 cc (256.056 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system Bo KE-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power 221 PS (218.0 bhp) (162.6 kW) @ 5200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 8.30 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 214 km/h (133 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 136.25 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 329.0 Nm (243 ft·lb) (33.5 kgm) @ 3750 rpm
bmep 985.3 kPa (142.9 psi)
Specific torque 78.41 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.17
Unitary capacity 524.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2454 mm
wheelbase 96.6 in
Length (milimeters) 4389 mm
Length (inches) 172.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1791 mm
Width (inches) 70.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1295 mm
Height (inches) 51 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1600 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3527 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made
Model code
Model family R 107
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 SL {R 107} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1985

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