1980 - 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 1980
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2461 mm     (96,9 in)
Front Track 1453 mm     (57,2 in)
Rear Track 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Length 4390 mm     (172,8 in)
Width 1791 mm     (70,5 in)
Height 1300 mm     (51,2 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,78
Weight 1540 kg     (3392,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 90 litre   (19,8 Imp gal ,  23,8 US gal)
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 8,8 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 240 HP     (179 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 401 N.m     (295,9 lb.ft ,  40,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 359,8 N.m    (4750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 155,8 HP/ton    (116,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,3 HP/litre    (36 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,72 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)