These are standard specifications for the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic , 5 Manual
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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-$6,890 |
| Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2778 cc | 169.5 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 157 BHP (115.552 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 181 Ft-Lbs (245 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 carburetors | |
4 Manual , 4 Automatic , 5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1969 : | 256,713 |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # 113.044.10.003965
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| 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
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| Price : | $6,650 |
| 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. |
Coupe Roadster
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Chassis # 113.044.12.008224
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Chassis # 113.044.12.011368
Engine # 130.980.12.050293
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Chassis # 113.044.12.008594
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| Price : | $6,890 |
| 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. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Unequal length A-arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Single low-pivot swing axles with trailing arms and coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 185x14 |
1969 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,270 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,302 |
| Avg. Home : | $15,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.35 |
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL? A: The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL? A: The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL has a length of 168.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL? A: The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL has a width of 69.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL cost when new?A: The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL cost approximately $6,480 to $6,890 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL? A: The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was offered as a Coupe, Coupe Roadster, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL have? A: The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL had 185x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1969? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 256,713 automobiles in 1969.Q: What engine did the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL have? A: The engine powering the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was a Inline 6 (2778 cc | 169.5 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 157 BHP (115.552 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 181 Ft-Lbs (245 NM) @ 3800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL have? A: The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic, 5 speed Manual.