350 SLC

Design name:
C 107 E 35
Type:
107.023
Production period:
06.1971 / 02.1972 - 03.1980
Note on production period:
production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production

Combustion principle:
four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection)
Configuration:
front, longitudinal; vertical
Engine type:
M 116 E 35 / 116.982, from 02.1976: 116.984
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
8 / 90° V
Bore x Stroke:
92 x 65.8 mm
Total displacement:
3499 cc (tax classification: 3459 cc)
Compression ratio:
9.5; from 02.1976: 9.0
Rated output:
200 hp / 147 kW at 5800 rpm;~from 02.1976: 195 hp / 143 kW at 5500 rpm
Rated torque:
29.2 mkg at 4000 rpm; from 02.1976: 28 mkg at 4000 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
Camshaft drive:
double roller chain
Fuel system:
manifold injection, electronically controlled (Bosch D-Jetronic);~from 02.1976 mechanically controlled (Bosch K-Jetronic)
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
above the rear axle / 90 l

Frame design:
steel unit body
Front-wheel suspension:
double wishbone
Rear-wheel suspension:
semi-trailing arm axle, hydropneumatic level control optional from 09.1972
Front springs:
coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension, torsion bar stabiliser
Rear springs:
coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension, torsion bar stabiliser
Shock absorber front/rear:
telescopic shock absorbers
Steering:
recirculating-ball power steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster; disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
sheet-steel wheels (light-alloy wheels optional)
Wheel rims:
6 1/2 J x 14 H 2
Tires:
205/70 VR 14
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
divided cardan shaft

Gearing:
4-speed manual transmission
Availibility:
as standard
Shifting:
central floor gear shift lever
Clutch:
dry single-disc clutch
Transmission type:
change-speed gear
Gear ratios:
I. 3.96; II. 2.34; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; R. 3.72
Final drive ratio:
3.46
Maximum speed:
210 km/h, from 02.1976: 205 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.0 s; from 02.76: 9.5 s
Fuel consumption:
13.0 l
by Guideline:
DIN 70030: consumption, determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10 %

Gearing:
3-speed automatic transmission
Availibility:
optional
Shifting:
central floor gear shift lever
Clutch:
hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
Transmission type:
planetary gear system
Gear ratios:
I: 2.31; II: 1.46; III: 1.0; R: 1.84
Final drive ratio:
3.46
Maximum speed:
205 km/h, from 02.1976: 200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.5 s; from 02.76: 10.1 s
Fuel consumption:
13.0 l
by Guideline:
DIN 70030: consumption, determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10 %

Wheelbase:
2820 mm
Front / rear track:
1452 / 1440 mm
Length:
4750 mm
Width:
1790 mm
Height:
1330 mm
Kerb weight:
1590 kg
by Guideline:
DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
Gross weight:
2080 kg