The 280 SL is an automobile from Mercedes-Benz, with rear wheel drive, a front mounted engine and a Friedrich Geiger-styled 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL belongs to the R 107 range of cars from Mercedes-Benz.
Its 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 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 238 N·m (176 lb·ft/24.3 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
This power is transmitted to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox.
Stated kerb weight is 1500 kg.
It is claimed to achieve a maxiumum speed of 205 km/h (127 mph).
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