1971 Mercedes Benz 280SL

1971 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Description

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 2dr features a 2.8 6cyl Gasoline engine. It is equipped with a Automatic transmission. The vehicle is White with a CYRPRESS Full Leather interior. It is offered As-Is, extended warranty is available. - AM/FM, Full Leather Interior Surface, Years of Manufacture: 1967 - 1971 Number Built: 23,885 Price at Introduction: 280SL Roadster: DM 23,793 Power Steering: DM 550 Automatic Transmission: DM 1,400 Date of Introduction: November, 1967 Chassis/Body: Unit frame and body Exterior Dimensions 250SL: Total Length: 168.8 inches (4285mm) Total Width: 69.2 inches (1760mm) Height at Kerb Weight: 51.4 inches (1305mm) Wheelbase: 94.5 inches (2400mm) Front Track: 58.5 inches (1486mm) Rear Track: 58.5 inches (1487mm) Kerb Weight: Roadster: 2948lb (1340kg) Hardtop Fitted: 3124lb (1420kg) Fuel Tank: 21.7 gallons (82.0 litres) Turning Circle: 34.0ft (10.5 metres) Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed): 1st: 4.05:1 2nd: 2.23:1 3rd: 1.42:1 4th: 1.00:1 Transmission (Automatic, 4 Speed): 1st: 3.98:1 2nd: 2.52:1 3rd: 1.58:1Clutch: Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch Rear Axle Ratio: 4.08:1 (3.92:1 and 3.69:1 optional) Engine Speed at 100 km/h: 3500 rpm 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): Manual: 10.0 seconds (approx) Automatic: 11.0 seconds (approx) Maximum Speed: Manual: 121 mph (195 km/h) Automatic: 118 mph (190 km/h) Engine 6 Cylinder M 130: Capacity: 2778cc 169.5ci Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, overhead camshaft Fuel System: Bosch six plunger pump Bore and Stroke: 3.41 x 3.10 inches (86.5 x 78.8mm) Power: 170 hp (DIN) @ 5700rpm (180hp SAE @ 5700) Torque: 24.5 mkg @ 4250rpm (193.0 ft/lb @ 4500) Compression Ratio: 9.3:1 Ignition and Electrical: 12 volt Coil and alternator Exhaust: Single tail-pipe Suspension: Independent front and rear, with coil springs, single joint swing axle Steering: Recirculating ball, servo assisted, ratio: 17.2:1 (3.2 turns) Brakes: Front: Disc, 10.75 273mm Rear: Disc, 10.99 279mm Servo assisted Two circuit hydraulic Wheels: 14 Pressed steel disc wheels Tyres: 185 HR 14 Radial 4th: 1.00:1 - Contact Tom Schmidt at 561-609-7510 or tomschmidt@comcast.net for more information. -