Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) 1968

General Information

Modification (Engine)

280 SL (170 Hp)

Start of production

1968 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1971 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm

Width

1760 mm

Height

1320 mm

Length

4285 mm

Front track

1484 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.4

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

125 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

8 kg/Hp, 125 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.7 kg/Nm, 176.5 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.4 l

Maximum speed

200 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.6 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

355 kg

Kerb Weight

1360 kg

Fuel tank capacity

82 l

Permitted trailer load without brakes

715 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

340 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Max. weight

1715 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

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

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Wheel rims size

6 J x 14 HB

Tires size

185 HR 14

Mercedes-Benz SL 280 SL (170 Hp)