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(1980 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2746 cm3 / 167.6 cu in / 167.6 cu in, 138.0 kW / 185.1 hp / 185.1 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 200 km/h / 124 mph / 124 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 280 SL | Issued until | |
| Serie | 280 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4390 mm / 172.8 in / 172.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1500 kg / 3307 lb / 3307 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm / 96.5 in / 96.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.34 | Frontal area (A) | 1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.67 m2 / 7.2 sq ft / 7.2 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.7 kW / 22.4 hp / 22.4 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.8 mm / 3.10 in / 3.10 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.09 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo K-Jet fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2746 cm3 / 167.6 cu in / 167.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 457.67 cm3/cylinder / 27.929 cu in/cylinder / 27.929 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 138.0 kW / 185.1 hp / 185.1 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 55.4 kW / 74.3 hp / 74.3 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 50.2 kW/l / 1.104 bhp/cu in / 1.104 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 87.4 N·m/l / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.58 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 200 km/h / 124 mph / 124 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 11.00 s / 11.00 s / 11.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 123.3 kW/ton / 93.4 bhp/ton / 93.4 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
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