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1974 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is the car, 1974 SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp)?200 km/h | 124.27 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
0-60 mph: 9.6 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1974 280 SL (185 Hp)?185 Hp, 240 Nm
177.01 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1974 280 SL (185 Hp)?2.7 l
2746 cm3
167.57 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (185 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1974 280 SL (185 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4390 mm
172.83 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp)?1500 kg
3306.93 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp)?1920 kg
4232.88 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?261 l
9.22 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp) 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R107)
Modification (Engine) 280 SL (185 Hp)
Start of production May, 1974 year
End of production August, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 17.7 l/100 km 13.29 US mpg
15.96 UK mpg
5.65 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.3 l/100 km 25.29 US mpg
30.37 UK mpg
10.75 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.6 sec
Maximum speed 200 km/h 124.27 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.3 kg/Nm, 160 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 67.4 Hp/l
Torque 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 110.982
Engine displacement 2746 cm3 167.57 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Max. weight 1920 kg 4232.88 lbs.
Max load 420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 261 l 9.22 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4390 mm 172.83 in.
Width 1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height 1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase 2460 mm 96.85 in.
Front track 1452 mm 57.17 in.
Rear (Back) track 1440 mm 56.69 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.34 m 33.92 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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring, Double wishbone
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs, 278 mm
Rear brakesDisc, 279 mm
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14
Rear wheel tires: 195/75 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14