1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, 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 : $6,950-$7,375
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
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic

Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1970 : 280,419
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Roadster

Roadster
Roadster
Roadster
Roadster
Chassis # 113044-12-018607
Engine # 130-983-2-014302
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Roadster
Chassis # 113.044.12.012342
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Roadster
Roadster
Chassis # 113.044.12.014237
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Roadster
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
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

Coupe
Chassis # 113044-12-013628
Coupe
Chassis # 113.044.12.018350
Engine # 130.983.12.012045
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Price : $7,115
Weight : 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
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

Coupe Roadster
Chassis # 113044.12.019165
Engine # 130983.12.012717
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Coupe Roadster
Chassis # 113044.12.019607
Engine # 130983.12.012984
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Coupe Roadster
Chassis # 113.044-10-015209
Engine # 130983-10-005784
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Coupe Roadster
Chassis # 113.044.12.016626
Engine # 130.983.12.010897
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Price : $7,375
Weight : 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
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

Suspension
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
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

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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.

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