1968 280 SL Specs1968 (W113) Mercedes 280 SL Specifications & Performance
1968 - 1971 (W113)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.8 L Inline 6
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- 124 mph
- 
- 8.5 seconds
- 
- 168 BHP
- 
- 17.1 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 260 L
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- 1,360 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.2 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 124 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 168 BHP
- Torque
- 177 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 17.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 308 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 2.8 Litre
- 2,778 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 168 BHP @ 5,750 RPM
- 170 ps @ 5,750 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 177 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
- 240 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (12v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 82 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M130 E28
- Compression Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 86.5 x 78.8 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 60 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 28 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 463 cc
- BMEP
- 10.9 Bar
- 157.5 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 5 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 185 x 14
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Swing Axle
- Front Brakes
- Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Sports Roadster
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 260 L
- Turning Circle
- 10.2 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,360 kg
- Length
- 4,285 mm
- Width
- 1,760 mm
- Height
- 1,305 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,400 mm
- Front Track
- 1,485 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,485 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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