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Brand
Model
Generation
Modification
280 SL (170 Hp) 5MT
Body Type
Coupe
Start of production
1967, Nov
End of production
1971, Mar
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
82
l
21.66
US gal
18.04
UK gal
Engine displacement
2778 cm³ 169.52 cu. In.
Power
170 hp (at 5750 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
1360 kg 2998.3 lbs
Length
4285 mm 168.7 in
Width
1760 mm 69.29 in
Doors
2
Seats
2
Wheel rims
6J x 14
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Combined
11.4
l/100 km
20.63
US mpg
24.78
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
9 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.6 sec
Engine Model
M 130 / 130.983
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
2778 cm³ 169.52 cu. In.
Power
170 hp (at 5750 rpm)
Torque
240 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 177.01 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86.5 mm 3.41 in
Piston Stroke
78.8 mm 3.1 in
Compression ratio
9.5
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
5.5
l
5.83
US qt
4.84
UK qt
Coolant
12.9
l
13.67
US qt
11.35
UK qt
Length
4285 mm 168.7 in
Width
1760 mm 69.29 in
Height
1306 mm 51.42 in
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.49 in
Front track
1484 mm 58.43 in
Rear (Back) track
1485 mm 58.46 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5
Brakes
- Front
Disc
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
- Rear
Trailing arm
Wheel rims
6J x 14
Kerb weight
1360 kg 2998.3 lbs
Max. weight
1715 kg 3780.9 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
340 l 12.01 cu ft
- Max. roof load
355 kg 782.6 lbs