| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | SL |
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| Generation | SL (R107) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 280 SL (177 Hp) |
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| Start of production | February, 1976 year |
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| End of production | April, 1978 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Roadster |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg22.6 UK mpg8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 9.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
200 km/h
124.27 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.5 kg/Hp, 118 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.4 kg/Nm, 155.3 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 177 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 64.5 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
233 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
171.85 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 110 E 28 / 110.986 |
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| Engine displacement |
2746 cm3
167.57 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
86 mm
3.39 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
78.8 mm
3.1 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.7 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
12 l
12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1500 kg
3306.93 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1920 kg
4232.88 lbs. |
| Max load |
420 kg
925.94 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
90 l
23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4390 mm
172.83 in. |
| Width |
1790 mm
70.47 in. |
| Height |
1300 mm
51.18 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2460 mm
96.85 in. |
| Front track |
1452 mm
57.17 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1440 mm
56.69 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 |
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