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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R107)
Year of production

1974

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic

Power

185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

240 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
185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
67.4 Hp/l
Torque
240 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
9
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

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

261 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

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.34 m

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

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 278 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 279 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/75 R14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/75 R14

Wheel rims size

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

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