- Years of Manufacture: 1980 - 1989
- Number Built: 11,822
- Price at Introduction:
- 500SL Roadster: DM 61,924
- Date of Introduction: April, 1980
- Chassis/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:
- Fuel Tank: 90 liters
- Turning Circle:
- Transmission (Automatic, 4 Speed):
- 1st: 3.68:1
- 2nd: 2.41:1
- 3rd: 1.44:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- Automatic: 7.8 seconds (approx)
- Maximum Speed:
- Automatic: 140 mph (225 km/h)
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- 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:
- 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:
- Tyres:
- 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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