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1971 Mercedes-Benz SL

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1971
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL

Body Style

Convertible

Generation

W113

Seats

2

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 280 SL
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 170 hp
Power (kW): 125 kW
Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
0–60 mph: 8.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 9 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length: 4,285 mm (168.7 in)
Width: 1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height: 1,320 mm (52.0 in)
Wheelbase: 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Curb weight: 1,360 kg (2,998 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,750 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 4,500 rpm

Engine Configuration

Bore: 86.5 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke: 78.8 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio

2,778 cc

9.5 :1

Engine Configuration

Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil

Suspension, Front

Independent: Yes

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 82 litres

Fuel Consumption NEDC

Combined: 11.4 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,484 mm (58.4 in)
Track, Rear: 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Turning Circle: 9.66 m
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet (Detachable Roof)
Pillars: A
Chassis Construction: Unibody

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Connectivity

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Seat Belt Colour: Black

Other Features

Anti-theft Alarm: Optional
Central Locking: Optional

Other

Car Classification

Australian Classification: Sports Car
European Segment: S-Segment
Car.info Classification: Sports Car

Mercedes-Benz emblem

Head Room, Front

914 mm (36.0 in)

Head Room, Rear

711 mm (28.0 in)

Shoulder Room, Front

1,320 mm (52.0 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load: 0 kg (0 lb)

Mirror Type: Conventional

Windows

Heat-Insulating Windows: Optional

Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows

Front: Optional
First Row: Optional

Other Equipment

Antenna: Optional

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Optional
Special Features: Headlight Range Adjustment

Rims & Tires

Rim Type: Disc Wheel

AM: Optional
FM: Optional
Cassette: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes

Other Equipment

Clock: Analogue
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Steering Wheel

Steering Mechanism: Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 340 litres

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Headrest, Height: Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Headrest, Height: Yes

Front Seats

SL

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Armrest

Optional

Convertible

Variant

SL Convertible Generations1 of 11

Year

Powertrain

280 SL

Horsepower

170 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed