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SL
1978
Mercedes-Benz
SL
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
R107
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
350 SL
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
205 hp
Power (kW)
151 kW
Torque
285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h
(130 mph)
0–60 mph
8.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.8 seconds
Displacement
3,499 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,390 mm
(172.8 in)
Width
1,790 mm
(70.5 in)
Height
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,460 mm
(96.9 in)
Curb weight
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4
5-speed
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
90 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
13 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
302 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,452 mm
(57.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Ground Clearance
170 mm
(6.7 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Optional
Windows
Heated Windows
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
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
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Armrest
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
260 litres
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
SL
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
SL Standard
1963–2025
SL Convertible Generations
2 of 11
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R107
1972–1989
Year
1978
Powertrain
350 SL
Horsepower
205 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Gasoline
