
| 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) Manual 4-speed? | 11.4 l/100 km 20.6 US mpg 24.8 UK mpg 8.8 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1968 SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 4-speed? | 200 km/h | 124.27 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) Manual 4-speed? | 170 Hp, 240 Nm 177.01 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1968 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 4-speed? | 2.8 l 2778 cm3 169.52 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 4-speed? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) Roadster 1968 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 4-speed? | 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) Manual 4-speed? | 1360 kg 2998.29 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 4-speed? | 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) Manual 4-speed? | 4, manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (W113) |
| Modification (Engine) | 280 SL (170 Hp) Manual 4-speed |
| Start of production | January, 1968 year |
| End of production | March, 1971 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 11.4 l/100 km
20.6 US mpg 24.8 UK mpg 8.8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 8.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h 124.27 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 | 9.5:1 |
| 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. |
| 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, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 185 HR 14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6 J x 14 HB |