- Years of Manufacture: 1974 - 1985
- Number Built: 25,436
- Price at Introduction:
- 280SL R107 Roadster: DM 32,445
- Date of Introduction: May, 1974
- Chassis/Body:
- Exterior Dimensions 450SL:
- Total Length: 4390mm
- Total Width: 1790mm
- Height at Kerb Weight: 1300mm
- Wheelbase: 2460mm
- Front Track: 1452mm
- Rear Track: 1440mm
- Kerb Weight:
- Fuel Tank: 90 liters
- Turning Circle:
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
- 1st: 3.98:1
- 2nd: 2.39:1
- 3rd: 1.46:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Transmission (Manual, 5 Speed):
- 1st: 3.96:1
- 2nd: 2.34:1
- 3rd: 1.43:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- 5th: 0.88:1
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed, from 1976):
- 1st: 3.90:1
- 2nd: 2.30:1
- 3rd: 1.41:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed, from 1979):
- 1st: 3.98:1
- 2nd: 2.29:1
- 3rd: 1.45:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Clutch:
- Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- Manual 4 Speed and Auto: 3.69:1
- Manual 5 Speed: 3.92
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- Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- Manual: 9.5 seconds (approx)
- Automatic: 10.01 seconds (approx)
- Maximum Speed:
- Manual: 127 mph (205 km/h)
- Automatic: 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Engine 6 Cylinder M 110:
- Capacity: 2746cc 168ci
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders in-line configuration
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, overhead camshaft
- Fuel System: Bosch electronic (from 1979 mechanical with air flow sensor)
- Bore and Stroke: 86mm x 78.8mm
(3.41 x 3.10 inch)
- Power: 185 hp (DIN) @ 6000rpm
- Torque: 24.3 mkg @ 4500rpm (175.8 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt
- Coil and alternator
- Exhaust:
- Suspension:
- Independent front and rear, double wishbones, diagnol-pivot swing axle
- Steering:
- Recirculating ball, servo assisted, ratio: 15.6:1 (3.0 turns)
- Brakes:
- Front: Vented Disc, 278mm (10.9 inch)
- Rear: Solid Disc, 279mm (11.0 inch)
- Wheels:
- 14" Pressed steel disc wheels or optional alloy
- Tyres:
- Also see:
280SL 107 Production Schedule |
Vehicle |
Year |
Cars Manufactured |
280SL Roadster (R107) |
1974 |
297 |
1975 |
1,020 |
1976 |
1,099 |
1977 |
1,347 |
1978 |
1,536 |
1979 |
2,155 |
1980 |
2,429 |
1981 |
2,628 |
1982 |
3,165 |
1983 |
3,393 |
1984 |
3,529 |
1985 |
2,838 |
Total: |
25,436 |
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