Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107
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| Name | Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 |
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| Introduced | 1971-01-01 |
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| Source | Wikidata |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz ( Daimler-Benz ) Source |
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| Retrieved At | 2026-11-05 |
| Powertrain | 2.8 L M110 I6 (SL, SLC) 3.0 L M103.980 I6 (SL) 3.5 L M116.980 V8 (SL, SLC) 3.8 L M116.980 V8 (SL, SLC) 4.2 L M116.980 V8 (SL) 4.5 L M117.982 V8 (SL, SLC) 5.0 L M117.960 V8 (SL, SLC) 5.6 L M117.967 V8 (SL) Source |
| Transmission | Automatic : 3-speed 722.0 350/450SL/SLC 4-speed 722.1 280SL/SLC 4-speed 722.2 350SL/SLC 450SLC 4 speed 4G-TRONIC Manual : 4-speed (280/350SL/SLC) 5-speed (280/300SL/SLC) Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase: SL: 2,460 mm (96.9 in) or 2,455 mm (96.7 in) SLC: 2,820 mm (111.0 in) or 2,815 mm (110.8 in); Length: SL: 4,390 mm (172.8 in) US: 4,630 mm (182.3 in) SLC: 4,750 mm (187.0 in) US: 4,990 mm (196.5 in) 560 SL: 4,580 mm (180.3 in); Width: 1,790 mm (70.5 in); Height: SL: 1,290 mm (50.8 in) SLC: 1,330 mm (52.4 in); Length: 4,390 mm (172.8 in) 4,750 mm (187.0 in); Height: 1,300 mm (51.2 in) 1,330 mm (52.4 in); Width: 70.5 in (1,790 mm); Height: 50.8 in (1,290 mm) 52.4 in (1,330 mm) Source |
| Fuel Tank | 90 L (23.8 US gal; 19.8 imp gal) · from 1985: 85 L (22.5 US gal; 18.7 imp gal) Source |
Detailed source specifications
| Section | Label | Value | Source Url |
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| Powertrain | Engine | 2.8 L M110 I6 (SL, SLC) 3.0 L M103.980 I6 (SL) 3.5 L M116.980 V8 (SL, SLC) 3.8 L M116.980 V8 (SL, SLC) 4.2 L M116.980 V8 (SL) 4.5 L M117.982 V8 (SL, SLC) 5.0 L M117.960 V8 (SL, SLC) 5.6 L M117.967 V8 (SL) | Source |
| Powertrain | Transmission | Automatic : 3-speed 722.0 350/450SL/SLC 4-speed 722.1 280SL/SLC 4-speed 722.2 350SL/SLC 450SLC 4 speed 4G-TRONIC Manual : 4-speed (280/350SL/SLC) 5-speed (280/300SL/SLC) | Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase | SL: 2,460 mm (96.9 in) or 2,455 mm (96.7 in) SLC: 2,820 mm (111.0 in) or 2,815 mm (110.8 in) | Source |
| Dimensions | Length | SL: 4,390 mm (172.8 in) US: 4,630 mm (182.3 in) SLC: 4,750 mm (187.0 in) US: 4,990 mm (196.5 in) 560 SL: 4,580 mm (180.3 in) | Source |
| Dimensions | Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) | Source |
| Dimensions | Height | SL: 1,290 mm (50.8 in) SLC: 1,330 mm (52.4 in) | Source |
| Dimensions | Curb weight | 3,494 lb (1,585 kg) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 (standard version – non USA, S, J, AUS) [ 11 ] (Manufacturer's figures except whe | Fuel feed | Fuel injection: Bosch D-Jetronic (–1976) · K-Jetronic (–1980) · K-Jetronic with Lambda (–1985) · KE-Jetronic (from 1985) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 (standard version – non USA, S, J, AUS) [ 11 ] (Manufacturer's figures except whe | Fuel tank capacity | 90 L (23.8 US gal; 19.8 imp gal) · from 1985: 85 L (22.5 US gal; 18.7 imp gal) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 (standard version – non USA, S, J, AUS) [ 11 ] (Manufacturer's figures except whe | Transmission | rear wheel drive | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 (standard version – non USA, S, J, AUS) [ 11 ] (Manufacturer's figures except whe | Front Suspension | Independent , double wishbones, torsion anti-roll bar , anti-dive device | Source |
| Coil and additional rubber springs | Rear Suspension | Independent , semi-trailing arm ("diagonal swing axle"), torsion anti-roll bar | Source |
| Coil springs | Brakes | Disc brakes (Ø front/rear: 278 mm (10.9 in) / 279 mm (11.0 in) · from 1985: 284 mm (11.2 in) / 279 mm (11.0 in) ) power assisted · from 1980: ABS on request or standard | Source |
| Coil springs | Length | 4,390 mm (172.8 in) 4,750 mm (187.0 in) | Source |
| Coil springs | Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) | Source |
| Coil springs | Height | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) 1,330 mm (52.4 in) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 (North American models) [ 12 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Fuel feed | Fuel injection: Bosch D-Jetronic · later K-Jetronic with Lambda · KE-Jetronic | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 (North American models) [ 12 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Fuel tank capacity | 23.8 US gal (90 L) · from 1985: 22.5 US gal (85 L) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 (North American models) [ 12 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Transmission | rear wheel drive | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 (North American models) [ 12 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Front Suspension | Independent , double wishbones, torsion anti-roll bar , anti-dive device | Source |
| Coil springs | Brakes | Disc brakes (Ø front/rear: 10.9 in (278 mm) / 11.0 in (279 mm) · from 1985: 11.2 in (284 mm) / 11.0 in (279 mm) ) power assisted · later ABS on request or standard | Source |
| Coil springs | Width | 70.5 in (1,790 mm) | Source |
| Coil springs | Height | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) 52.4 in (1,330 mm) | Source |
| Coil springs | Fuel consumption (estimates) | N/A | Source |
Contents
| Field | Value 1 |
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| Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) and SLC (C107) | — |
| Mercedes 280 SL R107 | — |
| Overview | — |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz ( Daimler-Benz ) |
| Production | April 1971 – March 1989 (SL) October 1971 – September 1981 (SLC) 300,175 built [ 1 ] |
| Model years | 1971–1989 (SL, 237,287 built) 1972–1981 (SLC, 62,888 built) |
| Assembly | West Germany: Sindelfingen South Africa: East London ( CKD ) |
| Designer | Joseph Gallitzendörfer; Friedrich Geiger (1968) |
| Body and chassis | — |
| Class | Sports car / Grand tourer |
| Body style | two-door roadster two-door coupé |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz W114 |
| Powertrain | — |
| Engine | 2.8 L M110 I6 (SL, SLC) 3.0 L M103.980 I6 (SL) 3.5 L M116.980 V8 (SL, SLC) 3.8 L M116.980 V8 (SL, SLC) 4.2 L M116.980 V8 (SL) 4.5 L M117.982 V8 (SL, SLC) 5.0 L M117.960 V8 (SL, SLC) 5.6 L M117.967 V8 (SL) |
| Transmission | Automatic : 3-speed 722.0 350/450SL/SLC 4-speed 722.1 280SL/SLC 4-speed 722.2 350SL/SLC 450SLC 4 speed 4G-TRONIC Manual : 4-speed (280/350SL/SLC) 5-speed (280/300SL/SLC) |
| Dimensions | — |
| Wheelbase | SL: 2,460 mm (96.9 in) or 2,455 mm (96.7 in) SLC: 2,820 mm (111.0 in) or 2,815 mm (110.8 in) |
| Length | SL: 4,390 mm (172.8 in) US: 4,630 mm (182.3 in) SLC: 4,750 mm (187.0 in) US: 4,990 mm (196.5 in) 560 SL: 4,580 mm (180.3 in) |
| Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) |
| Height | SL: 1,290 mm (50.8 in) SLC: 1,330 mm (52.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb (1,585 kg) |
| Chronology | — |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz W113 (SL) Mercedes-Benz W111 (coupé) |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz R129 (SL) Mercedes-Benz C126 (coupé) |
Technical data Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 (standard version – non USA, S, J, AUS) [ 11 ] (Manufacturer's figures except whe
| Model | 280 Sl 280 Slc | 300 Sl | 350 Sl 350 Slc | 380 Sl 380 Slc | 420 Sl | 450 Sl 450 Slc | 450 Slc 5.0 [ A ] 500 Sl 500 Slc |
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| Produced | MY 1974–1985 MY 1974–1981 | MY 1985–1989 | MY 1971–1980 | MY 1980–1985 MY 1980–1981 | MY 1985–1989 | MY 1973–1980 | MY 1978–1979 MY 1980–1989 MY 1980–1981 |
| Layout | longitudinal engine | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engine type | M 110 | M 103 | M 116 | M 117 | — | — | — |
| Configuration | 6-cylinder-inline ( four-stroke ) | 90° 8-cylinder-V ( four-stroke ) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bore × Stroke | 86 mm (3.386 in) × 78.8 mm (3.102 in) | 88.5 mm (3.484 in) × 80.25 mm (3.159 in) | 92 mm (3.622 in) × 65.8 mm (2.591 in) | 92 mm (3.622 in) × 71.8 mm (2.827 in) [ b ] | 92 mm (3.622 in) × 78.9 mm (3.106 in) | 92 mm (3.622 in) × 85 mm (3.346 in) | 96.5 mm (3.799 in) × 85 mm (3.346 in) [ a ] |
| Displacement | 2,746 cc (167.6 cu in) | 2,962 cc (180.8 cu in) | 3,499 cc (213.5 cu in) | 3,818 cc (233.0 cu in) | 4,196 cc (256.1 cu in) | 4,520 cc (275.8 cu in) | 4,973 cc (303.5 cu in) |
| Fuel feed | Fuel injection: Bosch D-Jetronic (–1976) · K-Jetronic (–1980) · K-Jetronic with Lambda (–1985) · KE-Jetronic (from 1985) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 L (23.8 US gal; 19.8 imp gal) · from 1985: 85 L (22.5 US gal; 18.7 imp gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Valvetrain | DOHC · duplex chain | SOHC · simplex chain | SOHC · duplex chain | — | — | — | — |
| Cooling | Water | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0: 1 | 9.2: 1 | 9.5: 1 | 9.0: 1 | 8.8: 1 | 9.0: 1 | — |
| Max. Power @ rpm: | 185 PS (136 kW; 182 hp) @ 6000 [ c ] | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) @ 5700 | 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) @ 5800 [ d ] | 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @ 5500 [ b ] | 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @ 5200 | 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) @ 5000 [ e ] | 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) @ 5000 [ f ] |
| Max. Torque @ rpm | 238 N⋅m (176 lb⋅ft) @ 4500 | 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft) @ 4400 | 286 N⋅m (211 lb⋅ft) @ 4000 | 299 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) @ 4000 | 324 N⋅m (239 lb⋅ft) @ 3750 | 377 N⋅m (278 lb⋅ft) @ 3000 | 402 N⋅m (296 lb⋅ft) @ 3200 |
| Gearbox | 4- or 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic on request | 4- or 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic on request [ g ] | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic [ a ] | — | — |
| Automatic model Automatic type | W4B 025 722.1 | W4A 040 722.3 | W3A 040 722.0 [ g ] | W4A 040 722.3 | W3B 050 722.0 | W4A 040 722.3 [ a ] | — |
| Transmission | rear wheel drive | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Electrical system | 12 volt | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Front Suspension | Independent , double wishbones, torsion anti-roll bar , anti-dive device | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Coil and additional rubber springs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Suspension | Independent , semi-trailing arm ("diagonal swing axle"), torsion anti-roll bar | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| — | Anti-squat device | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Coil springs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brakes | Disc brakes (Ø front/rear: 278 mm (10.9 in) / 279 mm (11.0 in) · from 1985: 284 mm (11.2 in) / 279 mm (11.0 in) ) power assisted · from 1980: ABS on request or standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steering | Recirculating ball steering | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Track front · rear | 1,452 mm (57.2 in) · 1,440 mm (56.7 in) from 1985: 1,461 mm (57.5 in) · 1,465 mm (57.7 in) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wheelbase: | 2,460 mm (96.9 in) 2,820 mm (111.0 in) | 2,455 mm (96.7 in) 2,815 mm (110.8 in) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Body structure | Sheet steel · unibody construction | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Length | 4,390 mm (172.8 in) 4,750 mm (187.0 in) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Height | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) 1,330 mm (52.4 in) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Curb weight | 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) 1,610 kg (3,549 lb) | 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) | 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) 1,650 kg (3,638 lb) | 1,640 kg (3,616 lb) 1,690 kg (3,726 lb) | 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) | 1,640 kg (3,616 lb) 1,690 kg (3,726 lb) | 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) |
| Loaded weight | 1,920 kg (4,233 lb) 2,040 kg (4,497 lb) | 1,930 kg (4,255 lb) | 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) 2,050 kg (4,519 lb) | 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) 2,050 kg (4,519 lb) | 2,020 kg (4,453 lb) | 2,015 kg (4,442 lb) 2,095 kg (4,619 lb) | 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) 2,005 kg (4,420 lb) |
| Wheel size | 6J × 14 | 7J × 15 | 6,5J × 14 | 7J × 15 | 6,5J × 14 [ h ] | — | — |
| Tire size | 185 HR 14 | 205/65 VR 15 | 205/70 VR 14 | 205/65 VR 15 | 205/70 VR 14 [ i ] | — | — |
| Top speed | 207 km/h (129 mph) | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 212 km/h (132 mph) | 215 km/h (134 mph) | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 218 km/h (135 mph) | 225 km/h (140 mph) |
| Fuel Consumption (estimates) | 15.5 L/100 km (15.2 mpg ‑ US ; 18.2 mpg ‑ imp ) | 14.5 L/100 km (16.2 mpg ‑ US ; 19.5 mpg ‑ imp ) | 18.5 L/100 km (12.7 mpg ‑ US ; 15.3 mpg ‑ imp ) | 18.5 L/100 km (12.7 mpg ‑ US ; 15.3 mpg ‑ imp ) | 15.5 L/100 km (15.2 mpg ‑ US ; 18.2 mpg ‑ imp ) | 18.5 L/100 km (12.7 mpg ‑ US ; 15.3 mpg ‑ imp ) | 18.5 L/100 km (12.7 mpg ‑ US ; 15.3 mpg ‑ imp ) |
| 1 2 3 4 to introduce the new aluminum engines (type M 116 and M 117 ) from MY 1978/79 the 450 SLC 5.0 was launched: bore × stroke 97 mm (3.819 in) × 85 mm (3.346 in) · 5,025 cc (306.6 cu in) · 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) @ 5000 · 3-speed automatic W3B 050 ·722.0 1 2 from MY 1981/82 a different 3.8 L engine was used ·bore × stroke 88 mm (3.465 in) × 78.9 mm (3.106 in) · 3,839 cc (234.3 cu in) · 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @ 5250) · this engine was already used in North America ↑ from MY 1976/77 (change from D-Jetronic to K-Jetronic) 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) @ 6000 · from MY 1980/81 185 PS (136 kW; 182 hp) @ 5800 ↑ from MY 1976/77 (change from D-Jetronic to K-Jetronic) 195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp) @ 5750 · from MY 1978/79 205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) @ 5800 ↑ from MY 1975/76 (change from D-Jetronic to K-Jetronic) 217 PS (160 kW; 214 hp) @ 5000 · from MY 1978/79 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) @ 5000 ↑ from MY 1981/82 231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp) @ 4750 · from MY 1985/86 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) @ 5200 · catalyst version 223 PS (164 kW; 220 hp) @ 4700 1 2 MY 1971–1972: 4-speed automatic K4A 040 · 722.2 ↑ from 1985: 7J × 15 ↑ from 1985: 205/65 VR 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technical data Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 (North American models) [ 12 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated)
| Model | 350 Sl · 450 Sl 350 Slc · 450 Slc | 380 Sl 380 Slc | 560 Sl |
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| Produced | MY 1972–1980 | MY 1981–1985 MY 1981 | MY 1986–1989 |
| Layout | longitudinal engine | — | — |
| Engine type | M 117 | M 116 | M 117 |
| Configuration | 90° 8-cylinder-V engine ( four-stroke ) | — | — |
| Bore × Stroke | 3.622 in (92 mm) × 3.346 in (85 mm) | 3.465 in (88 mm) × 3.106 in (78.9 mm) | 3.799 in (96.5 mm) × 3.732 in (94.8 mm) |
| Displacement | 275.8 cu in (4,520 cc) | 234.3 cu in (3,839 cc) | 338.5 cu in (5,547 cc) |
| Fuel feed | Fuel injection: Bosch D-Jetronic · later K-Jetronic with Lambda · KE-Jetronic | — | — |
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.8 US gal (90 L) · from 1985: 22.5 US gal (85 L) | — | — |
| Valvetrain | SOHC · 1981-1983: single chain · all others: duplex chain | — | — |
| Cooling | Water | — | — |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0: 1 | 8.3: 1 | 9.0: 1 |
| Max. Power @ rpm | 190 hp (142 kW) @ 4750 later 180 hp (134 kW) @ 4750 | 155 hp (116 kW) @ 4750 | 227 hp (169 kW) @ 5200 |
| Max. Torque @ rpm | 240 lb⋅ft (325 N⋅m) @ 3000 later 220 lb⋅ft (298 N⋅m) @ 3000 | 196 lb⋅ft (266 N⋅m) @ 2750 | 287 lb⋅ft (389 N⋅m) @ 3500 |
| Gearbox | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | — |
| Automatic model automatic type | W3A 040 · later W3B 050 722.0 | W4A 040 722.3 | — |
| Transmission | rear wheel drive | — | — |
| Electrical system | 12 volt | — | — |
| Front Suspension | Independent , double wishbones, torsion anti-roll bar , anti-dive device | — | — |
| Coil and additional rubber springs | — | — | — |
| Rear Suspension | Independent , semi-trailing arm ("diagonal swing axle"), torsion anti-roll bar | — | — |
| — | Anti-squat device | — | — |
| Coil springs | — | — | — |
| Brakes | Disc brakes (Ø front/rear: 10.9 in (278 mm) / 11.0 in (279 mm) · from 1985: 11.2 in (284 mm) / 11.0 in (279 mm) ) power assisted · later ABS on request or standard | — | — |
| Steering | Recirculating ball steering | — | — |
| Track front · rear | 57.2 in (1,452 mm) · 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 57.5 in (1,461 mm) · 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | — |
| Wheelbase | 96.9 in (2,460 mm) 111.0 in (2,820 mm) | 96.7 in (2,455 mm) | — |
| Body structure | Sheet steel · unibody construction | — | — |
| Length | 172.8 in (4,390 mm) 187.0 in (4,750 mm) | 182.3 in (4,630 mm) 196.5 in (4,990 mm) | 180.3 in (4,580 mm) |
| Width | 70.5 in (1,790 mm) | — | — |
| Height | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) 52.4 in (1,330 mm) | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,597 lb (1,632 kg) 3,625 lb (1,644 kg) | 3,460 lb (1,569 kg) 3,440 lb (1,560 kg) | 3,650 lb (1,656 kg) |
| Wheel size | 6,5J × 14 | 7J × 15 | — |
| Tire size | 205/70 VR 14 | 205/70 HR 14 | 205/65 VR 15 |
| Top speed | N/A | — | — |
| Fuel consumption (estimates) | N/A | — | — |
Available sourced specifications
| Introduced / established | 1971-01-01 |
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| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Group |
| Last sourced | 2026-11-05 |