The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet-bodied car styled by Friedrich Geiger with a front located engine driving through the rear wheels.
The 280 SL forms part of Mercedes-Benz's R 107 family of cars.
The 2.7 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 6 cylinder unit that has an output of 182 bhp (185 PS/136 kW) of power at 5800 rpm, and maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb·ft/24.5 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
A 5 speed manual transmission delivers the power to the driven wheels.
It is said to be able to manage a top speed of 192 km/h, or 119 mph, quoted fuel consumption figures are 8.5/10.5/15.2 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban.
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