Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC 1980 specs
General information
Model: | Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC |
Year: | 1980 |
Category: | Large/luxury cars |
Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 4972 ccm |
Max power: | 240.3 PS (177 kW) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 402 Nm at 3200 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 8.8:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 96.5 x 85 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 225 km/h (139.8 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 7.8 seconds |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1586 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Coupe |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front tire dimensions: | 200/70-VR14 |
Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1515 kg (3340 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4760 mm (187.4 inches) |
Overall width: | 1800 mm (70.9 inches) |
Overall height: | 1340 mm (52.8 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2820 mm (111 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 90 litres (23.78 gallons) |