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1981
Mercedes-Benz
SL
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
R107
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
500 SLC
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
245 hp
Power (kW)
180 kW
Top speed
215 km/h
(134 mph)
Displacement
4,973 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
1,570 kg
(3,461 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
96.5 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
85 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
85 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
18.5 litres / 100 km
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
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
2,005 kg
(4,420 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
435 kg
(959 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
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
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
SL
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
SL Standard
1972–2012
SL Coupe Generations
1 of 2
R107
1972–1981
Year
1981
Powertrain
500 SLC
Horsepower
245 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Coupe
RWD
Gasoline
