Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Specs

Mercedes-Benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) has been in production since 1974 - 1985. Cars comes in Roadster body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 2.7L liters, engines produces a power of 185 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) is 17.7 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4390x1790x1300 mm, and the weight is from 1500 kg.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) 1974 - 1985
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) 1974 - 1985


General data

GenerationSL (R107)
Modification280 SL (185 Hp)
Start of productionMay, 1974 year
End of productionAugust, 1985 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM 110.982

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - urban17.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - extra urban9.3 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)10.1 sec
Maximum speed200 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio8.1 kg/Hp, 123.3 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre67.4 Hp/l
Torque240 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement2746 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore86 mm
Piston Stroke78.8 mm
Compression ratio9
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC
Engine oil capacity6.5 l
Coolant12 l
PowerHydraulic Steering

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)5
Front suspensionCoil spring, Double wishbone
Rear suspensionHelical spring, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs, 278 mm
Rear brakesDisc, 279 mm
Steering typeCone worm with recirculation balls
Tires sizeFront wheel tires: 195/75 R14; Rear wheel tires: 195/75 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14; Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

Dimensions

Length4390 mm
Width1790 mm
Height1300 mm
Wheelbase2460 mm
Front track1452 mm
Rear (Back) track1440 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)10.34 m

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1500 kg
Max. weight1920 kg
Max load420 kg
Trunk (boot) space - maximum261 l
Fuel tank capacity90 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes750 kg