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Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) 4 MT 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971
Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) 4 MT 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) 4 MT 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (W113)
Year of production

1968

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

280 SL (170 Hp) 4 MT

Power

170 Hp @ 5750 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

240 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.4 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

200 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 130.983
Power
170 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre
61.2 Hp/l
Torque
240 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
2778 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86.5 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1360 kg

Max weight (kg)

1715 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

82 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

340 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4285 mm

Width (mm)

1760 mm

Height (mm)

1320 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2400 mm

Front track (mm)

1484 mm

Rear track (mm)

1485 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.4 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Front tires size

185 HR 14

Rear tires size

185 HR 14

Wheel rims size

6 J x 14 HB

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