560 SL spec's

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I'm going to be taking my 86 560 SL to car show's to try and sell it. It would be nice to have a spec sheet avaiable to people to see. Things like the actual weight of the car, the actual engine displacement and horse power as well as the orginal listed sales price when the car was new, maybe even a sales flyer or something showing the car when it was new. Does anyone know where I can find these items?

[MD2B]

I have the original window sticker of my 1989 560sl, but I don't have a scanner.

[DanielG]

I have this on my hard drive -- I found it on a web site (can't recall address)


560SL Prices, Production and Specifications
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The 560SL sold for:
1986(East Coast US)..............$53,700
1987(East Coast US)..............$61,430
1988(East Coast US)..............$62,990
1989(East Coast US)..............$65,780
Production for the 560SL was:
1985.............3,907 units
1986............13,788 units
1987............14,770 units
1988............11,531 units
1989............ 5,351 units
Specifications:
Engine type........V-8 overhead camshaft(M117)
Bore and stroke....96.5 x 94.8 mm(3.80 x 3.73 in)
Displacement.......5547 cc(338.5 cu in)
Power output.......227 SAE hp(170 Kw) @ 4750 rpm
Compression ratio..9.0:1
Torque.............279 ft/lb @ 3250 rpm(28.4 mkg)
Fuel injection......Bosch mechanical/electronic CIS-E
Maximum engine speed...6000 rpm
Gear ratios.........1....3.68 automatic
11...2.41:1
111..1.44:1
1V...1.00:1
Rear axle ratio.....2.47
Chassis.............unit frame and body
Suspension..........independent front and rear, coil springs, anti-roll bar; diagonal swing axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes and area.....dual discs, power-assisted, anti locking system, 278/279 mm(10.9/11.0 in)
Wheelbase...........2455 mm(96.7 in)
Track, front/rear...1462/1440 mm(57.6/56.7)
Length..............4580mm(180.3 in)
Width...............1790 mm(70.5 in)
Height..............1290 mm(50.8 in)
Tires...............205/65 R15
Turning circle......10.6 meters(35 feet)
Steering type and ratio...recirculating ball(3.0 turns); servo assisted
Weight..............1715 kg(3780 lbs)
Maximum speed.......137 MPH
Acceleration........8 sec 0-60 mph
Fuel consumption....14 mpg city; 17 mpg highway
Fuel tank capacitiy..90 liters(23.8 gallons)

[DanielG]

Here it is:

http://www.xk-sl.com/data-350-450-380-560sl.htm


Interesting web page!

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Thanks guy's for all the info. This is really going to help me make a flyer for selling this car. By the way, do any of you have this drifting problem. It seems to steer like it's stuck in a grove in the road, I'm always compensating with the steering wheel to keep it streight while driving, mostly above 35 to 40 mph. Although the tires look good, I'm going to change them anyway to a higher speed rating which is suppose to give me a stiffer side wall, if that makes any sence.

Thanks,
Tony

[cbdo]

Check the front ball joints, the steering gear box, and the steering shock absorber link.