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1972 Mercedes-Benz SL

GermanyGasolineRWDCoupe

Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1972
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
R107
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
350 SLC
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
195 hp
Power (kW)
143 kW
Torque
285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Displacement
3,499 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,750 mm (187.0 in)
Width
1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height
1,330 mm (52.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,820 mm (111.0 in)
Curb weight
1,595 kg (3,516 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
92 mm (3.6 in)
Stroke
65.8 mm (2.6 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4
  • 5-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
90 litres

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,452 mm (57.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Ground Clearance
170 mm (6.7 in)

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Optional
Windows

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Optional

Other

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Mercedes-Benz emblem
Head Room, Front
925 mm (36.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
830 mm (32.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,350 mm (53.1 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,055 kg (4,530 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
445 – 460 - 460 kg (1,014 - 1,014 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Heated Windows
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front

Steering Wheel

Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
283 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
850 litres

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
SL
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Coupe
Variant
SL Standard1972–2012
SL Coupe Generations1 of 2
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
195 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission