(1995 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 280 Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 129 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4499 mm / 177.1 in / 177.1 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1812 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Height | 1303 mm / 51.3 in / 51.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1830 kg / 4034 lb / 4034 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2515 mm / 99.0 in / 99.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1535 mm / 60.4 in / 60.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1523 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.9 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 73.5 mm / 2.89 in / 2.89 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.22 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2799 cm3 / 170.8 cu in / 170.8 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 466.50 cm3/cylinder / 28.468 cu in/cylinder / 28.468 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 141.7 kW / 192.7 hp / 192.7 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 270.0 Nm / 199.1 lbft / 199.1 lbft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 139.7 kW / 189.9 bhp / 189.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 67.9 kW/l / 1.513 bhp/cu in / 1.513 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 96.46 Nm/l / 0.844 lbft/cu in / 0.844 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.27 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph / 140 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 103.83 kW/ton / 141.17 bhp/ton / 141.17 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.90 s / 9.90 s / 9.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.00 | Turning circle | 10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 280 Automatic
