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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R107)
Year of production

1976

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

280 SL (177 Hp)

Power

177 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

233 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.1 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

200 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
177 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
64.5 Hp/l
Torque
233 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
2746 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1500 kg

Max weight (kg)

1920 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4390 mm

Width (mm)

1790 mm

Height (mm)

1300 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2460 mm

Front track (mm)

1452 mm

Rear track (mm)

1440 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

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