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1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

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Mercedes-Benz

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Chassis Code: R 107

Build Start: 1980

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1980
Model Variant: R 107
Chassis Code: R 107

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1450mm
Length: 4390mm
Height: 1300mm
Kerb weight: 1500kg
Wheelbase: 2450mm
Track/tread (rear): 1440mm
Width: 1790mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Bore × Stroke: 86 × 78.8mm
Specific torque(DIN): 87.4 Nm/litre, 1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.58
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Capacity: 2.7 litre (2746cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.09
Specific output(DIN): 50.2 kW/litre68.3 ps/litre, 67.4 bhp/litre1.1 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.81
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz

Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)at 4500 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 11s
Power-to-weight ratio: 125.05 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 188 PS (185 bhp) (138 kW)at 6000 rpm
Maximum Speed: 200km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 10.87kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bo K-Jet fuel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: I.STA.CS.
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.79

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1098.3kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.34

Other

Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Designer: Friedrich Geiger
Unitary Capacity: 457.67cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 27.5

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