Mercedes Benz 280SL (113 E28) Technical Specifications

Mercedes Benz 280SL

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• Years of Manufacture: 1967 - 1971
• Number Built: 23,885
• Price at Introduction:
  • 280SL Roadster: DM 23,793
  • Power Steering: DM 550
  • Automatic Transmission: DM 1,400
• Date of Introduction: November, 1967
• Chassis/Body:
  • Unit frame and body
• Exterior Dimensions 250SL:
  • Total Length: 168.8 inches (4285mm)
  • Total Width: 69.2 inches (1760mm)
  • Height at Kerb Weight: 51.4 inches (1305mm)
  • Wheelbase: 94.5 inches (2400mm)
  • Front Track: 58.5 inches (1486mm)
  • Rear Track: 58.5 inches (1487mm)
• Kerb Weight:
  • Roadster: 2948lb (1340kg)
  • Hardtop Fitted: 3124lb (1420kg)
• Fuel Tank: 21.7 gallons (82.0 liters)
• Turning Circle:
  • 34.0ft (10.5 metres)
• Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
  • 1st: 4.05:1
  • 2nd: 2.23:1
  • 3rd: 1.42:1
  • 4th: 1.00:1
• Transmission (Automatic, 4 Speed):
  • 1st: 3.98:1
  • 2nd: 2.52:1
  • 3rd: 1.58:1
  • 4th: 1.00:1

• Clutch:
  • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
• Rear Axle Ratio:
  • 4.08:1 (3.92:1 and 3.69:1 optional)
• Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
  • 3500 rpm
• 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
  • Manual: 10.0 seconds (approx)
  • Automatic: 11.0 seconds (approx)
• Maximum Speed:
  • Manual: 121 mph (195 km/h)
  • Automatic: 118 mph (190 km/h)
• Engine 6 Cylinder M 130:
  • Capacity: 2778cc 169.5ci
  • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
  • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
  • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, overhead camshaft
  • Fuel System: Bosch six plunger pump
  • Bore and Stroke: 3.41 x 3.10 inches (86.5 x 78.8mm)
  • Power: 170 hp (DIN) @ 5700rpm (180hp SAE @ 5700)
  • Torque: 24.5 mkg @ 4250rpm (193.0 ft/lb @ 4500)
  • Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
• Ignition and Electrical:
  • 12 volt
  • Coil and alternator
• Exhaust:
  • Single tail-pipe
• Suspension:
  • Independent front and rear, with coil springs, single joint swing axle
• Steering:
  • Recirculating ball, servo assisted, ratio: 17.2:1 (3.2 turns)
• Brakes:
  • Front: Disc, 10.75" 273mm
  • Rear: Disc, 10.99" 279mm
  • Servo assisted
  • Two circuit hydraulic
• Wheels:
  • 14" Pressed steel disc wheels
• Tyres:
  • 185 HR 14 Radial
    
    
    

Also see:
Mercedes SL Heritage
25 Revealing Facts about Mercedes-Benz (circa 1969)