Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 280 SL Roadster
136 kW185 PS182 hp1974–1985
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- Power
- 136 kW 185 PS · 182 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,500 kg
- Boot volume
- 252 l
- Length
- 4,390 mm
Under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 2.7 280 SL roadster sits a 2.7-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, good for 136 kW (185 PS). In the SL-Class R107 2.7 280 SL, power goes to the rear wheels.
This is the entry point among the 8 versions of the SL-Class R107; the range-topping 5.0 500 SL (177 kW) has 30% more power. On top of that, it is the lightest (1,500 kg).
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,746 cm³ 2.7 l · 168 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 136 kW 185 PS · 182 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,390 mm 172.8 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790 mm 70.5 in |
| Height | 1,300 mm 51.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm 96.9 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,500 kg 3,307 lb |
| Boot volume | 252 l 8.9 cu ft |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1974–1985 |
| Generation | SL-Class R107 (1971–1989) |
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