Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 500 SL Roadster
177 kW241 PS237 hp402 Nm1980–1989
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- Power
- 177 kW 241 PS · 237 hp
- Torque
- 402 Nm 296 lb-ft
- Top speed
- 225 km/h
- Length
- 4,390 mm
Built 1980–1989, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 5.0 500 SL roadster develops 177 kW (241 PS) and 402 Nm of torque from a 5.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. The SL-Class R107 5.0 500 SL has rear-wheel drive.
It is the most powerful of the 8 versions in the SL-Class R107 range, with 30% more output than the entry 2.7 280 SL (136 kW). On top of that, it is the fastest flat out (225 km/h) and the strongest on torque (402 Nm).
SL-Class R107 5.0 500 SL: measurable strengths
- Most powerful version of the SL-Class R107: 177 kW (241 PS)
- Highest top speed in the range: 225 km/h
- Most torque in the range: 402 Nm
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,973 cm³ 5.0 l · 303 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 177 kW 241 PS · 237 hp |
| Torque | 402 Nm 296 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 225 km/h 140 mph |
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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 |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1980–1989 |
| Generation | SL-Class R107 (1971–1989) |
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