Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 17.7 l/100 km | 13.3 mpg US | 16.0 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 9.3 l/100 km | 25.3 mpg US | 30.4 mpg UK Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.1 sec. The maximum speed is 200 km/h | 124 mph.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Technical information

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) General information
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Model : SL
Generation : SL (R107)
Engine / modification : 280 SL (185 Hp)
Production start : 1974 year
Production end : 1985 year
Coupe type : Roadster
Num. of Doors : 2
Num. of seats : 2
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 17.7 l/100 km | 13.3 mpg US | 16.0 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 9.3 l/100 km | 25.3 mpg US | 30.4 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 90 l | 23.8 US gallons | 19.8 UK gallons
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Performance
Power : 185 hp | 136 kW
Max power in : 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed : 200 km/h | 124 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 10.1 sec
Torque : 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Engine
Model Engine : M 110.982
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 2746 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 6.5 l
Coolant : 12 l
Fuel System :
Position of cylinders : Inline
Valvetrain : DOHC
Number of cylinders : 6
Number of valves per cylinder : 4
Compression ratio : 9
Piston Stroke : 78.8 mm
Cylinder Bore : 86 mm
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 5
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Chassis
Length : 4390 mm | 172.8 in
Width : 1790 mm | 70.5 in
Height : 1300 mm | 51.2 in
Wheelbase : 2460 mm | 96.9 in
Front track : 1452 mm | 57.2 in
Rear (Back) track : 1440 mm | 56.7 in
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) : 261 l
Max weight : 1920 kg | 4233 lbs
Kerb Weight : 1500 kg | 3307 lbs
Steering type : Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : 10.34 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) : 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes : 750 kg
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14
Wheel rims size : Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

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