MERCEDES-BENZ
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
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The Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) is the 1st generation of the SLC, built from 1971 to 1981. It is offered as a Coupe Cabriolet Roadster with 7 engines (petrol), from 177 HP to 240 HP. The 500 SLC V8 (240 Hp) 4G-TRONIC accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 s, reaches a top speed of 225 km/h and is 4750 mm long.
The Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) has 177 HP to 240 HP, depending on the engine: 2.8 M110 (177 HP), 2.8 M110 (185 HP), 3.5 M116 (195 HP), 4.5 M117 (217 HP), 3.8 M116 (218 HP), 4.5 M117 (225 HP), 5.0 M117 (240 HP).
The Mercedes-Benz SLC is available with 7 engines: 2.8 M110 (177 HP, petrol), 2.8 M110 (185 HP, petrol), 3.5 M116 (195 HP, petrol), 4.5 M117 (217 HP, petrol), 3.8 M116 (218 HP, petrol), 4.5 M117 (225 HP, petrol), 5.0 M117 (240 HP, petrol).
The Mercedes-Benz SLC is 4750 mm long, 1790 mm wide, 1330 mm tall, with a 2815 mm wheelbase.
The Mercedes-Benz SLC 500 SLC V8 (240 Hp) 4G-TRONIC goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 s and has a top speed of 225 km/h.
| Generation | Mercedes-Benz SLC C107 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1980–1981 |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz R107 |
| Variant | 500 SLC V8 (240 Hp) 4G-TRONIC |
| Body type | coupe |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Power | 240 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 402 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3200 rpm |
| Top speed | 225 km/h |
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| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s |
| 0–62 mph | 7.8 s |
| Engine code | M117.960 |
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| Displacement | 4973 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V Engine |
| Bore | 96.5 mm |
| Stroke | 85.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | sohc |
| Oil capacity | 8.0 L |
| Coolant | 13.5 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | Torque Converter |
| Gears | 4 |
| Gearbox code | 722.3 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | Mercedes Benz |
| Length | 4750 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2815 mm |
| Front track | 1452 mm |
| Rear track | 1440 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1515 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 2005 kg |
| Max load | 490 kg |
| Fuel urban | 20.7 L/100km |
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| Fuel extra urban | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 90.0 L |
| Front suspension | Double Wishbone Transverse Stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Threaded Twist Beam Transverse Stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Cone Worm With Recirculation Balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 205/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims | 6.5J x 14 |
| Weight-to-power | 6.3 kg/Hp, 158.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque | 3.8 kg/Nm, 265.3 Nm/tonne |
| Start Of Production | 1980 |
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| End Of Production | 1981 |
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.