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Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC {W 107}

Bodywork

type 4S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 85.00 mm 3.8 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5 litre 4973 cc (303.471 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jetronic fuel inj.
Maximum power 240.3 PS (237.0 bhp) (176.7 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 156.44 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 402.0 Nm (296 ft·lb) (41 kgm) @ 3200 rpm
bmep 1015.8 kPa (147.3 psi)
Specific torque 80.84 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 117 E 50
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 621.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2815 mm
wheelbase 110.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4750 mm
Length (inches) 187 in
Width (milimeters) 1790 mm
Width (inches) 70.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1330 mm
Height (inches) 52.4 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1515 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3340 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres 205/70 VR 14
Wheels 6.5J x 14 H2
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.72

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code C 107 E 50
Model family W 107
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC {W 107} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1980

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