1980 - 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 1980
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2450 mm     (96,5 in)
Front Track 1450 mm     (57,1 in)
Rear Track 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Length 4390 mm     (172,8 in)
Width 1790 mm     (70,5 in)
Height 1300 mm     (51,2 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 1500 kg     (3304 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,34
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 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2746 cc     (167,57 cu in)
Bore 86 mm     (3,39 in)
Stroke 78,8 mm     (3,1 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,09
Unitary Capacity 457,67 cc/cylinder    (27,93 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo K-Jet fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 185 HP     (138 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 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 219,6 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 123,3 HP/ton    (92 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 67,4 HP/litre    (50,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 11 s
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 0,81 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,58 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)