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1998 SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

SL 280

Modification

SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1998, June

End of production

2001, June

Emission standard

Euro 3

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal
17.6 UK gal

Engine displacement

2799 cm³ 170.81 cu. In.

Power

204 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

270 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 199.14 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

232 km/h 144 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1735 kg 3825 lbs

Length

4499 mm 177.13 in

Width

1812 mm 71.34 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

8.25 J x 17 H 2

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

16.2 l/100 km 14.52 US mpg
17.44 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.7 l/100 km 27.03 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg

- Combined

11.4 l/100 km 20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 3

NEDC

272 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

232 km/h 144 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

9 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.33 - 0.4

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 112.923

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2799 cm³ 170.81 cu. In.

Power

204 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

270 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 199.14 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

3

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89.9 mm 3.54 in

Piston Stroke

73.5 mm 2.89 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

11.8 l 12.51 US qt
10.38 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4499 mm 177.13 in

Width

1812 mm 71.34 in

Height

1300 mm 51.18 in

Wheelbase

2515 mm 99.02 in

Front track

1535 mm 60.43 in

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm 60.04 in

Turning diameter

10.7 m 35.1 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

245/45 R 17 W

Wheel rims

8.25 J x 17 H 2

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1735 kg 3825 lbs

Max. weight

2130 kg 4695.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

265 l 9.36 cu ft

- Max. roof load

395 kg 870.8 lbs

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