Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1976 - 1978/

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 (177 Hp) Automatic?

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

How fast is 1976 SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic?

195 km/h | 121 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
0-60 mph: 9.6 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1976 280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic?

177 Hp, 233 Nm
172 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1976 280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic?

2.7 l
2746 cm³
167.57 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1976 280 SL (177 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 1976 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

4390 mm
172.83 in.

What is the width of 1976 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

1790 mm
70.47 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1976 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic?

1500 kg
3307 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1976 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic?

1920 kg
4233 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1976 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R107)

Modification (Engine)

280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

February, 1976

End of production

April, 1978

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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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

195 km/h 121 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.5 kg/Hp, 118 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.4 kg/Nm, 155.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

177 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

64.5 Hp/l

Torque

233 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 172 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 110 E 28 / 110.986

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in.

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in.

Compression ratio

8.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

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.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

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.

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

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Wheel rim size

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) Automatic /1976, 1977, 1978/