The 280 SL is an automobile from Mercedes-Benz, with rear wheel drive, a front mounted engine and a Paul Bracq/Friedrich Geiger-designed 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style.
It is part of Mercedes-Benz's W 113 model series.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2.8 litre, single overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 168 bhp (170 PS/125 kW) of power at 5750 rpm, and maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb·ft/24.5 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
A 4 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the driven wheels.
Claimed weight at the kerb is 1360 kg.
Its maximum speed claimed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
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