Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 300 SL Roadster
140 kW190 PS188 hp255 Nm1985–1989
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- Power
- 140 kW 190 PS · 188 hp
- Torque
- 255 Nm 188 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,530 kg
- Top speed
- 210 km/h
- Length
- 4,390 mm
- Displacement
- 2,962 cm³
Built 1985–1989, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 3.0 300 SL roadster develops 140 kW (190 PS) and 255 Nm of torque from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine. The SL-Class R107 3.0 300 SL has rear-wheel drive.
Within the SL-Class R107 line-up of 8 versions, it delivers 3% more power than the entry 2.7 280 SL (136 kW) and 37 kW less than the 5.0 500 SL (177 kW). The car reaches 210 km/h, weighs 1,530 kg and has 124 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,962 cm³ 3.0 l · 181 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 140 kW 190 PS · 188 hp |
| Torque | 255 Nm 188 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 210 km/h 130 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,390 mm 172.8 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790 mm 70.5 in |
| Height | 1,290 mm 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm 96.9 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1985–1989 |
| Generation | SL-Class R107 (1971–1989) |
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