This automobile has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style designed by Bruno Sacco with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels.
It forms part of Mercedes-Benz's R 129 family of cars.
The Mercedes-Benz SL 280's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2.8 litre, double overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. This unit has an output of 190 bhp (193 PS/142 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 270 N·m (199 lb·ft/27.5 kgm) at 3750 rpm.
The power is transferred to the wheels through a 5 speed manual gearbox.
The claimed kerb weight is 1830 kg.
Top claimed speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
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