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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda

Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda
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Click here to download printer friendly version Less than half a year after its presentation, the 250 SL was replaced by a new model. When the new intermediate-class Types were introduced to the markets, not only the sedans, coupes and convertibles of the top class, but also the SL was fitted with a 2.8-liter engine. Owing to a camshaft with new control times, the engine version built into the 280 SL delivered an additional 10 hp compared to the basic version of the 280 SE. Compared with the 250 SL engine output had been increased by 20 hp and torque was 10 % higher. Apart from the model badge, the 280 SL could only be differentiated from the two predecessor models by the wheel trim.

In March 1971 production of the 280 SL ended. The successor was the 350 SL, a completely new design, the production of which began in April 1971. A total of 48,912 cars were built of the three 113 series SL-models in eight years. Due to the characteristic shape of the roof the sports car models 230 SL, 250 SL and 280 SL are now generally known as the 'Pagoda SL'.

Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004

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General specifications
Country of origin Germany
Numbers built 23885
Produced from 1968 - 1971

Engine
Configuration M 130 Straight 6
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 2.778 liter / 169.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke 86.5 mm (3.4 in) / 78.8 mm (3.1 in)
Compression 9.5:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed Bosch Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Chassis/body unitary steel
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, torsion bar stabilizer
Rear suspension single-joint swing axle with compensating spring, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
Steering recirculating ball, power assisted
Brakes discs front, drums rear
Gearbox 4 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Length / Width / Height 4285 mm (168.7 in) / 1760 mm (69.3 in) / 1320 mm (52 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2400 mm (94.5 in) / 1484 mm (58.4 in) / 1485 mm (58.5 in)

Performance figures
Power 170 bhp / 127 KW @ 5750 rpm
Torque 240 Nm / 177 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
BHP/Liter 61 bhp / liter
Top Speed 200 km/h / 124 mph
0-60 mph 8.8 s

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