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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
280 SL (185 Hp)
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
1974, May
End of production
1985, Aug
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
90
l
23.78
US gal
19.8
UK gal
Engine displacement
2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.
Power
185 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
240 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 177.01 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Kerb weight
1500 kg 3306.9 lbs
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Doors
2
Seats
2
Wheel rims
6.5J x 14
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
17.7
l/100 km
13.29
US mpg
15.96
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.3
l/100 km
25.29
US mpg
30.37
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
10.1 sec
0 - 60 mph
9.6 sec
Engine Model
M 110.982
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.
Power
185 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
240 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 177.01 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in
Piston Stroke
78.8 mm 3.1 in
Compression ratio
9
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5
l
6.89
US qt
5.72
UK qt
Coolant
12
l
12.72
US qt
10.56
UK qt
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Height
1300 mm 51.18 in
Wheelbase
2460 mm 96.85 in
Front track
1452 mm 57.17 in
Rear (Back) track
1440 mm 56.69 in
Turning diameter
10.34 m 33.92 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs, 278 mm
- Rear
Disc, 279 mm
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Coil spring, Double wishbone
- Rear
Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Tire size
- Front
195/75 R14
- Rear
195/75 R14
Wheel rims
6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims
6.5J x 14
Kerb weight
1500 kg 3306.9 lbs
Max. weight
1920 kg 4232.9 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. (seats down)
261 l 9.22 cu ft
- Max. roof load
420 kg 925.9 lbs
Max. trailer load with brakes
- 12%
1500 kg 3306.9 lbs
Max. trailer load w/out brakes
750 kg 1653.5 lbs