Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp) /Roadster 1993 - 1995/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp)?

9.9 l/100 km
23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 280 (193 Hp)?

Euro 1

How fast is 1993 SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp)?

230 km/h | 143 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.2 sec
0-60 mph: 9.7 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1993 SL 280 (193 Hp)?

193 Hp, 270 Nm
199 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1993 SL 280 (193 Hp)?

2.8 l
2799 cm³
170.81 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 (193 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Roadster 1993 SL 280 (193 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

4470 mm
175.98 in.

What is the width of 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

1812 mm
71.34 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp)?

1760 kg
3880 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp)?

2150 kg
4740 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

265 l
9.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129)

Modification (Engine)

SL 280 (193 Hp)

Start of production

July, 1993

End of production

August, 1995

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15 l/100 km 15.7 US mpg
18.8 UK mpg
6.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.2 l/100 km 28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.9 l/100 km 23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.2 sec

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

9.7 sec

Maximum speed

230 km/h 143 mph

Emission standard

Euro 1

Weight-to-power ratio

9.1 kg/Hp, 109.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.5 kg/Nm, 153.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

193 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

69 Hp/l

Torque

270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 199 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 104.943

Engine displacement

2799 cm³ 170.81 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89.9 mm 3.54 in.

Piston Stroke

73.5 mm 2.89 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.75 l 12.42 US qt | 10.34 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1760 kg 3880 lbs.

Max. weight

2150 kg 4740 lbs.

Max load

390 kg 860 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

265 l 9.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4470 mm 175.98 in.

Width

1812 mm 71.34 in.

Height

1303 mm 51.3 in.

Wheelbase

2515 mm 99.02 in.

Front track

1535 mm 60.43 in.

Rear (Back) track

1523 mm 59.96 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32-0.40

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.7 m 35.1 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, Wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/55 ZR 16

Wheel rim size

8 J x 16 H 2

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp) /1993, 1994, 1995/