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Mercedes-Benz SLmercedes-benz 450 sl

R107 facelift (1977–2001) · Gasoline · 4.5 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
180 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
9.5 s
Combined economy
15.0 mpg

Equipment & packages

No package breakdown listed for this version.

Overview

Production start
1977
Production end
1980
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Sports car
Doors
2
Seats
2
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
4.5 L
Displacement
4.5 L
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
180 hp
Engine torque
220 lb-ft
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Bosch mechanical fuel injection
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Gears
3
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
180.3 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
51.0 in
Wheelbase
96.9 in
Wheel size
205/70VR14
Fuel tank
21.1 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
9.5 s
Top speed
125 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
City fuel economy
13.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
17.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
15.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent
Rear suspension
Independent
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
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