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(1996 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2799 cm3 / 170.8 cu in / 170.8 cu in, 141.7 kW / 190.0 hp / 190.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 270.0 N·m / 199.1 lb·ft / 199.1 lb·ft @ 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 280 | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 129 | 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 | 4499 mm / 177.1 in / 177.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1830 kg / 4034 lb / 4034 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1812 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1303 mm / 51.3 in / 51.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2515 mm / 99.0 in / 99.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1535 mm / 60.4 in / 60.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1523 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.01 m2 / 21.6 sq ft / 21.6 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.9 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 73.5 mm / 2.89 in / 2.89 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.22 | |
| Fuel supply | HFM fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2799 cm3 / 170.8 cu in / 170.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 466.50 cm3/cylinder / 28.468 cu in/cylinder / 28.468 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 141.7 kW / 190.0 hp / 190.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 270.0 N·m / 199.1 lb·ft / 199.1 lb·ft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 67.6 kW / 90.6 hp / 90.6 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 50.6 kW/l / 1.113 bhp/cu in / 1.113 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 96.5 N·m/l / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.8 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.89 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 103.8 kW/ton / 78.7 bhp/ton / 78.7 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 10.20 s / 10.20 s / 10.20 s | 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 | 3 | Turning circle | 10.8 m / 35.4 ft / 35.4 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 280
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