MERCEDES-BENZ SL-klasse · 500 · Convertible · 1980 ‐ 1985

From 1980 Mercedes-Benz launched production of autos type SL-klasse, modification of 500 SL and finished it in 1985. In this automobile can fit 5 men total, it has the body type of a cabriolet with two doors, and length 4.4 meters, weight 1.5 tons.

«SL-klasse 500 SL» vehicle with a 4-speed automatic transmission is connected to the rear wheels. This auto can be accelerated for 8.1 seconds to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 220 km/h, owing to a 8-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which generate a maximum power of 231 hp at 4750 rpm.

Mixed fuel consumption is 12.2 l per 100 km. Tank volume is 85 l of petrol, what allow you to go nearly 697 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 286 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 279 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis through suspension «Independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/70R14.

Mercedes-Benz SL-klasse is not examined for Euro NCAP crash test. Active and passive safety systems not available on this model vehicle.