1968 280 SL Specs1968 (W113) Mercedes 280 SL Specs & Performance
1968 - 1971 (W113)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.8 L Inline 6
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- 124 mph
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- 8.5 seconds
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- 168 hp
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- 14.2 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 9.2 ft3
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- 2,998 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.2 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.86 lb/hp
- Power
- 168 hp
- Torque
- 177 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 14.2 mpg
- Total Range
- 308 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 2.8 Liter
- 169.5 in3
- Layout
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 168 hp @ 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
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 21.7 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M130 E28
- Compression Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.406 x 3.102 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.98 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 28 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 28.3 in3
- BMEP
- 157.5 PSI
- 10.9 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 4 Speeds
- Transmission (AT)
- 5 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 185 x 14
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Swing Axle
- Front Brakes
- Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Sports Roadster
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 2
- Luggage Space
- 9.2 ft3
- Turning Radius
- 33.5 ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,998 lbs
- Length
- 168.7 in
- Width
- 69.3 in
- Height
- 51.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in
- Front Track
- 58.5 in
- Rear Track
- 58.5 in
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