Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 280 Roadster
142 kW193 PS190 hp270 Nm1993–1998
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- Power
- 142 kW 193 PS · 190 hp
- Torque
- 270 Nm 199 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.3 s
- Top speed
- 225 km/h
Under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 SL 280 roadster sits a six-cylinder petrol engine, good for 142 kW (193 PS) and 270 Nm of torque. In the SL-Class R129 SL 280 142 kW, power goes to the rear wheels.
Against the entry 300 SL (140 kW), the SL-Class R129 SL 280 142 kW gains 1% in power; the 7.3 SL 73 AMG (386 kW), strongest of the 11, has 244 kW more. In figures, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 s and tops out at 225 km/h.
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Engine
| Engine code | M104 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 142 kW 193 PS · 190 hp |
| Torque | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 225 km/h 140 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Width | 1,811 mm 71.3 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 1,303 mm 51.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,515 mm 99.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1993–1998 |
| Generation | SL-Class R129 (1989–2001) |
Mercedes-Benz M104 engine Compare size All SL-Class R129 versions All Mercedes-Benz spec sheets
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