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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic /1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985/

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

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic?

12.5 l/100 km
18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

How fast is 1974 SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic?

200 km/h | 124 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
0-60 mph: 9.6 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1974 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic?

185 Hp, 240 Nm
177 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1974 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic?

2.7 l
2746 cm³
167.57 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1974 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

4390 mm
172.83 in.

What is the width of 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

1790 mm
70.47 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic?

1500 kg
3307 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic?

1920 kg
4233 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

261 l
9.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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      • 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic
      • 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic
      • 350 SL V8 (200 Hp)
      • 350 SL V8 (195 Hp) Automatic
      • 350 SL V8 (195 Hp)
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      • 280 SL (185 Hp)
      • 280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic
      • 280 SL (177 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

SL

Generation

SL (R107)

Modification (Engine)

280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

May, 1974

End of production

August, 1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

2

Doors

2

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9.6 sec

Maximum speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 123.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.3 kg/Nm, 160 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

67.4 Hp/l

Torque

240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 177 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 110 E 28 / 110.982

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

6

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in.

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

2

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Engine oil specification

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Coolant

12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1500 kg 3307 lbs.

Max. weight

1920 kg 4233 lbs.

Max load

420 kg 926 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

261 l 9.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg 3307 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

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.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.34 m 33.92 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

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

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

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

Wheel rim size

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