Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1974 Roadster 185 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R107)

Modification (Engine)

280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

May, 1974 year

End of production

August, 1985 year

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.1 sec

Maximum speed

200 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque

240 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 110 E 28 / 110.982

Engine displacement

2746 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6 l

Coolant

12 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1500 kg

Max. weight

1920 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

261 l

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4390 mm

Width

1790 mm

Height

1300 mm

Wheelbase

2460 mm

Front track

1452 mm

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.34 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 278 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 279 mm

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14, Rear wheel tires: 195/75 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14, Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14