These are standard specifications for the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic , 5 Manual ZF
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Chassis # 113.044-12-002587
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Chassis # 113.044.12.004696
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Chassis # 113.044.12.003075
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Chassis # 113.044.10.002012
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Chassis # 113.044.12.002740
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Chassis # 113.044.12.004451
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Features
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 |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | |
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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 |
4 Manual , 4 Automatic , 5 Manual ZF
Production Figures
Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1968 : | 256,713 |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
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Chassis # 113.044.12.011319
Engine # 130.983.12.007212
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Chassis # WDB11304410002878
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Chassis # 11304410002800
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Chassis # 113.044-12-002587
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Chassis # 113.044.12.001942
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Chassis # 113.044.12.004696
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Chassis # 113.044.12.003075
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Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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
Chassis # 113.044.10.002012
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Chassis # 113.044.12.002740
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Price : | $6,650 |
Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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
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Chassis # 113.044.12.000200
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Price : | $6,900 |
Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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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 | |
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Tires : | 185x14 |
1968 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL?
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.