Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 280 Roadster
170 kW231 PS228 hp300 Nm2007–2009
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- Power
- 170 kW 231 PS · 228 hp
- Torque
- 300 Nm 221 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,534 mm
- Displacement
- 2,996 cm³
A 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with 170 kW (231 PS) and 300 Nm of torque powers the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 3.0 SL 280 roadster. In the SL-Class R230 3.0 SL 280, power goes to the rear wheels.
This is the entry point among the 6 versions of the SL-Class R230; the range-topping 6.0 SL 65 AMG (450 kW) has 165% more power.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,996 cm³ 3.0 l · 183 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 170 kW 231 PS · 228 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,534 mm 178.5 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,829 mm 72.0 in |
| Height | 1,295 mm 51.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm 100.8 in |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 2007–2009 |
| Generation | SL-Class R230 (2001–2011) |
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