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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel unibody with auxiliary front frame
Production Years for Series : 1968 - 1971
Price : $6,480-$6,900
Weight : 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg
Inline 6
Displacement : 2778 cc | 169.5 cu in. | 2.8 L.
Power : 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5750 RPM
Torque :193 Ft-Lbs (262 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Stroke : 3.1 in | 79 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Main Bearings : 7
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Bosch electronic port fuel injection
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic , 5 Manual ZF

Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1968 : 256,713
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

Roadster

Roadster
Chassis # 113.044.12.011319
Engine # 130.983.12.007212
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Roadster
Chassis # WDB11304410002878
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Roadster
Chassis # 11304410002800
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Roadster
Chassis # 113.044-12-002587
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Roadster
Chassis # 113.044.12.001942
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Roadster
Chassis # 113.044.12.004696
Engine # 113.980.12.002931
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Roadster
Chassis # 113.044.12.003075
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Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.9 in | 4900 mm.
Width : 69.3 in | 1760 mm.
Height : 52.0 in | 1321 mm.
Wheelbase : 94.5 in | 2400 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1483 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Coupe

Coupe
Chassis # 113.044.10.002012
Engine # 130.983.10.000408
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Coupe
Chassis # 113.044.12.002740
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Price : $6,650
Weight : 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.9 in | 4900 mm.
Width : 69.3 in | 1760 mm.
Height : 52.0 in | 1321 mm.
Wheelbase : 94.5 in | 2400 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1483 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Coupe/Roadster

Coupe/Roadster
Chassis # 113.044.12.004451
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Coupe/Roadster
Chassis # 113.044.12.000200
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Price : $6,900
Weight : 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.9 in | 4900 mm.
Width : 69.3 in | 1760 mm.
Height : 52.0 in | 1321 mm.
Wheelbase : 94.5 in | 2400 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1483 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Suspension
Front : Unequal-length A-arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar

Rear : Single low-pivot swing axles with trailing arms, coil springs and automatic leveling

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 185x14

1968 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,822
Avg. Household Income : $7,850
Avg. Home : $14,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.34

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL has a length of 192.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL has a width of 69.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL cost when new?A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL cost approximately $6,480 to $6,900 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was offered as a Coupe, Coupe/Roadster, Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL have? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL had 185x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1968? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 256,713 automobiles in 1968.

Q: What engine did the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL have? A: The engine powering the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was a Inline 6 (2778 cc | 169.5 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5750 RPM and 193 Ft-Lbs (262 NM) @ 4500 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL have? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic, 5 speed Manual ZF.