1985 - Mercedes-Benz - 500 SL

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 500 SL 1985
2. 500 SL 1980
3. 500 SL 1980
4. 500 SL 1989
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 500 SL
Production Year 1985
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2454 mm     (96,6 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4389 mm     (172,8 in)
Width 1791 mm     (70,5 in)
Height 1295 mm     (51 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 1605 kg     (3535,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4973 cc     (303,47 cu in)
Bore 96,5 mm     (3,8 in)
Stroke 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,14
Unitary Capacity 621,62 cc/cylinder    (37,93 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo KE-Jet fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 245 HP     (182,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 399 N.m     (294,5 lb.ft ,  40,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2750 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 367,3 N.m    (4750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 152,6 HP/ton    (113,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,3 HP/litre    (36,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 7,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 216 km/h   (134,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)