MERCEDES BENZ SLC (C107) 1972-1981 Photos, engines & full specs
Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
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Mercedes-Benz introduced the SLC at the 1971 Paris Motor Show as a fixed-roof version for the SL Roadster R107.
While the carmaker already offered a removable hardtop for the SL roadster, the customers demanded a two-door version. Despite having a closed-body construction, it wasn't stiffer than its roadster brother, but it was a personal luxury coupe that carried over the legacy of the SL300 "Gullwing" model.
Unlike its open-top sibling, it featured a longer wheelbase. At the front, it featured the same front fascia with a black grille that sported the big three-pointed-star badge and a chromed horizontal slat. Its corner-mounted turn-signals were raised on the rear side. Mercedes-Benz designers hid the extended cabin by adding a fixed glass panel behind the rear side windows. By those time standards, it was a fake-cabriolet.
Mercedes-Benz made the SLC longer than the roadster so that it could fit a bench in the rear. Thus, the two-seat roadster was able to host four occupants inside. Yet, there was limited legroom in the back, if any, depending on the driver's height. The list of standard features was long and included air-conditioning and a stereo.
The SLC received a 3.5-liter V-8 engine at the launch, with a 4.5-liter joining the range in 1973. After the oil crisis from the same year, the carmaker rushed and installed a 2.8-liter, fuel-injected engine. It was an intelligent decision since its fuel efficiency was far better than the carburetor-type 3.5-liter unit. By the late '70s, the SLC received a 5.0-liter V-8 paired with a standard automatic transmission. It was the first V-8 car to win a World Rally Championship event.
MERCEDES BENZ SLC (C107) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
- 280 5MT RWD (185 HP)
- 350 V8 4AT RWD (204 HP)
- 380 V8 4AT RWD (220 HP)
- 450 V8 4AT RWD (230 HP)
- 450 V8 4AT RWD (240 HP)
MERCEDES BENZ SLC (C107)
280 5MT RWD (185 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 280 5MT RWD (185 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L6 |
| Displacement: | 2746 cm3 |
| Power: | 136 KW @ 5800 RPM 185 HP @ 5800 RPM 182 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 240 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 185/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
| Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
| Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.2/56.7 in (1,453/1,440 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3549 lbs (1610 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4233 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 271.6 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ SLC (C107)
350 V8 4AT RWD (204 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 350 V8 4AT RWD (204 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 3499 cm3 |
| Power: | 150 KW @ 5800 RPM 204 HP @ 5800 RPM 201 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque: | 211 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 286 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
| Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
| Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3516 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 276 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ SLC (C107)
380 V8 4AT RWD (220 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 380 V8 4AT RWD (220 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 3839 cm3 |
| Power: | 162 KW @ 5500 RPM 220 HP @ 5500 RPM 217 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 305 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
| Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
| Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.2/56.7 in (1,453/1,440 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3439 lbs (1560 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 21.3 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 263 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ SLC (C107)
450 V8 4AT RWD (230 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 450 V8 4AT RWD (230 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 4520 cm3 |
| Power: | 169 KW @ 5000 RPM 230 HP @ 5000 RPM 227 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 279 lb-ft @ 300 RPM 378 Nm @ 300 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/70 VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
| Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
| Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.2/56.7 in (1,453/1,440 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3605 lbs (1635 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 314 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ SLC (C107)
450 V8 4AT RWD (240 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 450 V8 4AT RWD (240 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 5025 cm3 |
| Power: | 176 KW @ 5000 RPM 239 HP @ 5000 RPM 236 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 296 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 401 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/70 VR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
| Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
| Height: | 52.4 in (1331 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.2/56.7 in (1,453/1,440 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3340 lbs (1515 kg) |