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1974 280 SL (185 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

280 SL

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

FUEL CONSUMPTION

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

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

10.1 sec

0 - 60 mph

9.6 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

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

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

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

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

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

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) is made in 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985