1985 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Specifications

1985 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Specifications - Specs

engine M117 V8
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain SOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Bosch KE-Jetronic Fuel injection
displacement 5547 cc / 338.5 cu in
bore 96.5 mm / 3.8 in
stroke 94.8 mm / 3.73 in
compression 9.0:1
power 202.8 kw / 272 bhp @ 4750 rpm
hp per litre 40.92 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 
torque 373 nm / 275.1 ft lbs @ 3250 rpm
redline 6000
drive wheels Front Engine / RWD
body / frame Unit Steel
front brakes Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist, ABS
f brake size 277 mm / 10.9 in
rear brakes Solid Discs w/ Vacuum Assist, ABS
r brake size 279 mm / 11.0 in
front wheels F 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in
rear wheels R 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in
front tire size 205/65VR-15
rear tire size 205/65VR-15
steering Recirculating Ball w/ Power Assist
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Shock Absorbers, Torsion Bar Stabilizer
r suspension Beam Axle w/Telescopic Shock Absorbers, Coil Springs, Torsion Bar Stabilizer
weight 1665 kg / 3670 lbs
wheelbase 2456 mm / 96.7 in
front track 1463 mm / 57.6 in
rear track 1466 mm / 57.7 in
length 4580 mm / 180.3 in
width 1791 mm / 70.5 in
height 1290 mm / 50.8 in
transmission 4-Speed Automatic
gear ratios 3.68:1, 2.41:1, 1.44:1, 1.00:1
final drive 2.47:1
top speed 223.7 kph / 139 mph
0 - 60 mph 7.0 seconds
0 - 100 mph 18.0 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 15.5 seconds