Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 1973 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL |
| Year: | 1973 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2778 ccm |
| Max power: | 172.4 PS (127 kW) at 5750 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 240 Nm at 4500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 86.5 x 78.8 mm (3.4 x 3.1 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 200 km/h (124.3 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1331 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Turn circle: | 10 m (393.7 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1295 kg (2855 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4310 mm (169.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1770 mm (69.7 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1320 mm (52 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 64 litres (16.91 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
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