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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 | 124.27 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
177.01 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
3306.93 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic?1920 kg
4232.88 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?261 l
9.22 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic - Full specifications

General information

BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R107)
Modification (Engine) 280 SL (185 Hp) Automatic
Start of production May, 1974 year
End of production August, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2

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/h10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.6 sec
Maximum speed 200 km/h 124.27 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. 177.01 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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Max. weight 1920 kg 4232.88 lbs.
Max load 420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 261 l 9.22 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 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 brakesVentilated discs, 278 mm
Rear brakesDisc, 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 sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14