Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (5 speed) 1981 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Roadster
Doors
2
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
136 / 185
Displacement (ccm)
2746
Fuel type
Super

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GENERAL Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (5 speed) 1981
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Range SL-Class
Generation 107
Model series SL-Class (107) (1971 - 1985)
Engine version 280 SL
Engine subversion (5 speed)
Car body type Roadster
Number of seats 2
Number of doors 2
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 09.1981
Model end date 09.1985
PERFORMANCE Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (5 speed) 1981
Maximum power (kW) 136
Maximum power (HP) 185
Acceleration (s) 10,1
Top speed (km/h) 192
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (5 speed) 1981
Fuel type Super
Gas / fuel tank size 90,0 l
Fuel consumption city 15,2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 8,5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 10,5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 11,4 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (5 speed) 1981
Torque 240
Number of gears 5
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 6
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 2746
Power / torque 136 kW (185 HP) / 240 Nm
Power (KW) 136
Power (HP) 185
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 2746 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5800 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 4500 RPM
TRANSMISSION Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (5 speed) 1981
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 5
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (5 speed) 1981
Length (mm) 4390
Width (mm) 1790
Height (mm) 1300
Wheelbase (mm) 2460
Ground clearance (mm) 135 mm
Turning circle (m) 10,3 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 252
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1540
Gross weight (kg) 1920
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 380
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1200 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 750 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (5 speed) 1981
Body type Roadster
Number of doors 2
Number of seats (normal) 2
Number of seats (maximum) 4
Power steering Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Disc
ABS Optional (extra charge)
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 185R14H
EQUIPMENT Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (5 speed) 1981
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
Airbag driver Optional (extra charge)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Window electric lifter (front) Optional (extra charge)
Leather interior Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Series (included)
Central locking system Series (included)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (5 speed) 1981
Rust warranty none

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