Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 350 SL Roadster
147 kW200 PS197 hp286 Nm1971–1980
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- Power
- 147 kW 200 PS · 197 hp
- Torque
- 286 Nm 211 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,600 kg
- Top speed
- 212 km/h
- Length
- 4,390 mm
- Displacement
- 3,499 cm³
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 3.5 350 SL uses a 3.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 147 kW (200 PS) and 286 Nm of torque, in roadster form. The SL-Class R107 3.5 350 SL has rear-wheel drive.
Against the entry 2.7 280 SL (136 kW), the SL-Class R107 3.5 350 SL gains 8% in power; the 5.0 500 SL (177 kW), strongest of the 8, has 30 kW more. According to our catalog data, the SL-Class R107 3.5 350 SL reaches 212 km/h, weighs 1,600 kg and has 125 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,499 cm³ 3.5 l · 214 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 147 kW 200 PS · 197 hp |
| Torque | 286 Nm 211 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 212 km/h 132 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 | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1971–1980 |
| Generation | SL-Class R107 (1971–1989) |
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