Mercedes Benz 500SL (107 E50) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1980 - 1989
  • Number Built: 11,822
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 500SL Roadster: DM 61,924
  • Date of Introduction: April, 1980
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Unit frame and body
  • Exterior Dimensions 500SL:
    • Total Length: 4380mm
    • Total Width: 1790mm
    • Height at Kerb Weight: 1300mm
    • Wheelbase: 2460mm
    • Front Track: 1452mm
    • Rear Track: 1440mm
  • Kerb Weight:
    • Roadster: 1540kg
  • Fuel Tank: 90 liters
  • Turning Circle:
    • 10.74 metres
  • Transmission (Automatic, 4 Speed):
    • 1st: 3.68:1
    • 2nd: 2.41:1
    • 3rd: 1.44:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 2.72:1
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • Automatic: 7.8 seconds (approx)
  • Maximum Speed:
    • Automatic: 140 mph (225 km/h)
  • Engine 8 Cylinder M 117:
    • Capacity: 4973cc 303.5ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in Vee configuration
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, overhead camshaft
    • Fuel System: Bosch electronic
    • Bore and Stroke: 96.5mm x 85mm (3.80 x 3.35 inch)
    • Power: 240 hp (DIN) @ 5000rpm
    • Torque: 41.0 mkg @ 3200rpm (296.6 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Coil and alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Independent front and rear, double wishbones, diagnol-pivot swing axle
  • Steering:
    • Recirculating ball, servo assisted, ratio: 15.9:1 (3.0 turns)
  • Brakes:
    • Front: Vented Disc, 278mm (10.9 inch)
    • Rear: Solid Disc, 279mm (11.0 inch)
  • Wheels:
    • 14" alloy
  • Tyres:
    • 205/70 VR 14
  • Also see:
500SL Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
500SL Roadster
1980
501
1981
899
1982
1,297
1983
1,563
1984
1,793
1985
2,719
1986
1,192
1987
768
1988
739
1989
341
Total:
11,822
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