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1968 Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (W113)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic?11.4 l/100 km
20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg
8.77 km/l
How fast is the car, 1968 SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic?195 km/h | 121.17 mph
0-100 km/h: 9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1968 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic?170 Hp, 240 Nm
177.01 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1968 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic?2.8 l
2778 cm3
169.52 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) Roadster 1968 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4285 mm
168.7 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1760 mm
69.29 in.
What is the curb weight, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic?1360 kg
2998.29 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic?1715 kg
3780.93 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?340 l
12.01 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (W113)
Modification (Engine) 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic
Start of production January, 1968 year
End of production March, 1971 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.4 l/100 km 20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg
8.77 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.6 sec
Maximum speed 195 km/h 121.17 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8 kg/Hp, 125 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.7 kg/Nm, 176.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre 61.2 Hp/l
Torque 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 130.983
Engine displacement 2778 cm3 169.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 86.5 mm 3.41 in.
Piston Stroke 78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression ratio 9.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12.9 l 13.63 US qt | 11.35 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1360 kg 2998.29 lbs.
Max. weight 1715 kg 3780.93 lbs.
Max load 355 kg 782.64 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 340 l 12.01 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 715 kg 1576.31 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4285 mm 168.7 in.
Width 1760 mm 69.29 in.
Height 1320 mm 51.97 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track 1484 mm 58.43 in.
Rear (Back) track 1485 mm 58.46 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 125 mm 4.92 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.4 m 34.12 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 Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Tires size 185 HR 14
Wheel rims size6 J x 14 HB