The 280 SL is a rear wheel drive Friedrich Geiger designed convertible/cabriolet car with a front located engine, sold by Mercedes-Benz.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is one of the R 107 range of cars from Mercedes-Benz.
Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2.7 litre, double overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 185 bhp (188 PS/138 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb·ft/24.5 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
The engine powers the wheels via a 4 speed manual 'box.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL weighs a claimed 1500 kg at the kerb.
Maximum speed claimed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
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