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SL
1983
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
1983
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
R107
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
500 SL
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
231 hp
Power (kW)
170 kW
Top speed
220 km/h
(137 mph)
0–60 mph
7.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.1 seconds
Displacement
4,973 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
1,540 kg
(3,395 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
96.5 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
85 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
9.2 :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
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
85 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
12.2 litres / 100 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
Gross Weight
1,960 kg
(4,321 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
420 kg
(926 lb)
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
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
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
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
1983
Powertrain
500 SL
Horsepower
231 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
RWD
Gasoline