1998 SL 280 Specs1998 (R129) Mercedes SL 280 Specs & Performance
1998 - 2001 (R129)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.8 L V6
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- 144 mph
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- 9.7 seconds
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- 201 hp
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- 20.5 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 9.4 ft3
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- 4,001 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 144 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.7 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.4 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.91 lb/hp
- Power
- 201 hp
- Torque
- 199 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 20.5 mpg
- Total Range
- 432 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 2.8 Liter
- 170.8 in3
- Layout
- V6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 201 hp @ 5,700 RPM
- 204 ps @ 5,700 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 199 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
- 270 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 3 (18v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 21.1 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M112 E28
- Compression Ratio
- 10:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.539 x 2.894 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.22:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 1.18 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 34 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 28.5 in3
- BMEP
- 175.8 PSI
- 12.1 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 5 Speeds
- Transmission (AT)
- 5 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 245/45R17 W
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Sports Roadster
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 2
- Luggage Space
- 9.4 ft3
- Curb Weight
- 4,001 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 4,696 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 695 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- 1,653-3,307 lbs
- Length
- 177.1 in
- Width
- 71.2 in
- Height
- 50.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 99 in
- Front Track
- 60.4 in
- Rear Track
- 60 in
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