Mercedes-Benz 500 R107 facelift (1986–1989)
Mercedes-Benz 500 500sl
R107 facelift (1986–1989), 1986–1989. Gasoline · 5.0 L · 245 hp · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph in 7.4 s and top speed 140 mph.
R107 facelift (1986–1989)
1986 - 1989
1
Comparable trims
Solo
Comparison mode
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine volume
5.0 L
Horsepower
245
Torque
296 lb-ft
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
7.4 s
Top speed
140 mph
Curb weight
4 lbs
Wheelbase
2461 mm
Dimensions
4643 × 1791 × 1295 mm
Fuel economy (city/hwy/combined)
13.0 / 16.0 / 14.0 mpg
General information
| Brand country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Sports car |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Steering side | Left-hand drive |
Dimensions
| Length | 4643 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1791 mm |
| Height | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2461 mm |
| Front track | 58 mm |
| Rear track | 58 mm |
| Wheel size | 205/65VR15 |
Volume and weight
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.8 gal |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4 lbs |
Engine
| Engine type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Engine position | Front |
| Engine volume | 5.0 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 245 hp |
| Torque | 296 lb-ft |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
| Engine code | M117.963 |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
Transmission
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 140 mph |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 s |
| Fuel economy city | 13.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy highway | 16.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy combined | 14.0 mpg |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
Suspension and brakes
| Front suspension | Independent |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |