Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 560 SL Roadster
169 kW230 PS227 hp389 Nm1986–1989
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- Power
- 169 kW 230 PS · 227 hp
- Torque
- 389 Nm 287 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,656 kg
- Length
- 4,580 mm
A 5.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 169 kW (230 PS) and 389 Nm of torque powers the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 5.5 560 SL roadster. The SL-Class R107 5.5 560 SL has rear-wheel drive.
Against the entry 2.7 280 SL (136 kW), the SL-Class R107 5.5 560 SL gains 24% in power; the 5.0 500 SL (177 kW), strongest of the 8, has 8 kW more. On top of that, it is the best on power-to-weight (139 PS per tonne). The car weighs 1,656 kg.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,547 cm³ 5.5 l · 338 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 169 kW 230 PS · 227 hp |
| Torque | 389 Nm 287 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,580 mm 180.3 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790 mm 70.5 in |
| Height | 1,290 mm 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm 96.9 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,656 kg 3,651 lb |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1986–1989 |
| Generation | SL-Class R107 (1971–1989) |
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