(1980 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 500 SLC | Issued until | |
| Serie | 500 | Number made | |
| Model family | W 107 | Body construction | |
| Model code | C 107 E 50 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4750 mm / 187.0 in / 187.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1515 kg / 3340 lb / 3340 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2815 mm / 110.8 in / 110.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1452 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M 117 E 50 | Total number of cylinders | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 96.5 mm / 3.80 in / 3.80 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.14 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 4973 cm3 / 303.5 cu in / 303.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 621.63 cm3/cylinder / 37.934 cu in/cylinder / 37.934 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 176.7 kW / 240.2 hp / 240.2 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 402.0 Nm / 296.5 lbft / 296.5 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 174.3 kW / 237.0 bhp / 237.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 47.7 kW/l / 1.063 bhp/cu in / 1.063 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 80.84 Nm/l / 0.707 lbft/cu in / 0.707 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.72 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph / 140 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 156.44 kW/ton / 212.70 bhp/ton / 212.70 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.80 s / 7.80 s / 7.80 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.30 | Turning circle | 11.60 m / 38.06 ft / 38.06 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | TBAx.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 14 H2 | Wheels rear | 6.5J x 14 H2 |
| Tyres front | 205/70 VR 14 | Tyres rear | 205/70 VR 14 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 278 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in | Brake diameter rear | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC
