These are standard specifications for the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic
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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 : | $6,950-$7,375 |
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 |
4 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1970 : | 280,419 |
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
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Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
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Length : | 168.7 in | 4285 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
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Engine # 130.983.12.012045
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Price : | $7,115 |
Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 168.7 in | 4285 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. |
Tires : | 7.35x14 |
Coupe Roadster
Chassis # 113044.12.019165
Engine # 130983.12.012717
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Engine # 130983.12.012984
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Chassis # 113.044-10-015209
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Chassis # 113.044.12.016626
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Price : | $7,375 |
Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 168.7 in | 4285 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. |
Tires : | 7.35x14 |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Unequal-length A-arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Single low-pivot swing axles with coil springs and anti-roll bar |
Steering | |
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Recirculating Ball |
1970 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a length of 168.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has a width of 69.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL cost when new?A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL cost approximately $6,950 to $7,375 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was offered as a Coupe, Coupe Roadster, Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1970? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 280,419 automobiles in 1970.Q: What engine did the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL have? A: The engine powering the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 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 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL have? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.