1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Specifications

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Specifications - Specs

price $6 731 USD
engine Inline 6
valvetrain SOHC
displacement 2778 cc / 169.5 cu in
bore 86.5 mm / 3.41 in
stroke 78.8 mm / 3.1 in
compression 9.5:1
power 134.2 kw / 180.0 bhp @ 5700 rpm
hp per litre 64.79 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 
torque 261.7 nm / 193.0 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
drive wheels Front Engine / RWD
body / frame Unit Construction w/ Steel & Aluminum Panels
front brakes Discs
f brake size 274 mm / 10.8 in
r brake size 279 mm / 11.0 in
front wheels F 35.6 x 15.2 cm / 14.0 x 6.0 in
rear wheels R 35.6 x 15.2 cm / 14.0 x 6.0 in
front tire size 185 HR-14
rear tire size 185 HR-14
steering Recirculating Ball w/ Power Assist
weight 1415 kg / 3120 lbs
wheelbase 2400 mm / 94.5 in
front track 1481 mm / 58.3 in
rear track 1486 mm / 58.5 in
length 4288 mm / 168.8 in
width 1778 mm / 70.0 in
height 1306 mm / 51.4 in
transmission 4-Speed Auto
gear ratios 3.98:1, 2.52:1, 1.58:1, 1.00:1
final drive 4.08:1
top speed 183.5 kph / 114.0 mph
0 - 60 mph 10.3 seconds
0 - 100 mph 31.5 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 17.3 seconds