1996 - Mercedes-Benz - SL 280

Technical Specs of This Model
1. SL 280 1998
2. SL 280 1996
3. SL 280 1995
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model SL 280
Production Year 1996
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family R
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2515 mm     (99 in)
Front Track 1535 mm     (60,4 in)
Rear Track 1523 mm     (60 in)
Length 4499 mm     (177,1 in)
Width 1812 mm     (71,3 in)
Height 1303 mm     (51,3 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 1830 kg     (4030,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 24 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2799 cc     (170,81 cu in)
Bore 89,9 mm     (3,54 in)
Stroke 73,5 mm     (2,89 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,22
Unitary Capacity 466,5 cc/cylinder    (28,47 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type HFM fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 190 HP     (141,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 270 N.m     (199,3 lb.ft ,  27,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3750 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 246 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 103,8 HP/ton    (77,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 67,9 HP/litre    (50,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 10,2 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 230 km/h   (142,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,8 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,89 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 10,8 m    (35,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)