1971 - Mercedes-Benz - 280 SL

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 280 SL 1980
2. 280 SL 1971
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 280 SL
Production Year 1971
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Designer
Production Number
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2400 mm     (94,5 in)
Front Track 1486 mm     (58,5 in)
Rear Track 1480 mm     (58,3 in)
Length 4305 mm     (169,5 in)
Width 1760 mm     (69,3 in)
Height 1310 mm     (51,6 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 1295 kg     (2852,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 64,8 litre   (14,3 Imp gal ,  17,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2778 cc     (169,52 cu in)
Bore 86,5 mm     (3,41 in)
Stroke 78,8 mm     (3,1 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,1
Unitary Capacity 463 cc/cylinder    (28,25 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 170 HP     (126,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 240 N.m     (177,1 lb.ft ,  24,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 210,5 N.m    (5750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 131,3 HP/ton    (97,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 61,2 HP/litre    (45,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 200 km/h   (124,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,69 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 10,1 m    (33,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)