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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed /1968, 1969, 1970, 1971/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed /Roadster 1968 - 1971/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (W113)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
11.4 l/100 km
20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
How fast is 1968 SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
200 km/h | 124 mph
0-100 km/h: 9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1968 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
170 Hp, 240 Nm
177 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1968 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
2.8 l
2778 cm3
169.52 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) Roadster 1968 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4285 mm
168.7 in.
What is the width of 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1760 mm
69.29 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
1360 kg
2998 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
1715 kg
3781 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
340 l
12 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (W113)
Modification (Engine)
280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 5-speed
Start of production
January, 1968
End of production
March, 1971
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.4 l/100 km 20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.6 sec
Maximum speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8 kg/Hp, 125 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.7 kg/Nm, 176.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
170 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre
61.2 Hp/l
Torque
240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 177 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 130.983
Engine displacement
2778 cm3 169.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86.5 mm 3.41 in.
Piston Stroke
78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
12.9 l 13.63 US qt | 11.35 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1360 kg 2998 lbs.
Max. weight
1715 kg 3781 lbs.
Max load
355 kg 783 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
340 l 12 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1200 kg 2646 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
715 kg 1576 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4285 mm 168.7 in.
Width
1760 mm 69.29 in.
Height
1320 mm 51.97 in.
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track
1484 mm 58.43 in.
Rear (Back) track
1485 mm 58.46 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
125 mm 4.92 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.4 m 34.12 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Tire size
185 HR 14
Wheel rim size
6 J x 14 HB