The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is a convertible/cabriolet designed by Paul Bracq/Friedrich Geiger with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers its power to the rear wheels.
It is part of Mercedes-Benz's W 113 family of cars.
The 6 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 2.8 litres. It musters power and torque figures of 168 bhp (170 PS/125 kW) at 5750 rpm and 240 Nm (177 lbft/24.5 kgm) at 4500 rpm respectively.
The engine transmits power to the wheels by means of a 4 speed automatic transmission.
Maximum speed claimed is 195 km/h (121 mph).
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