Mercedes-Benz 280SL
| Produced: |
1968-1971, 23885 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Roadster,2 doors,2 seats Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
Following the successful, earlier SL models Mercedes launched a whole new range of sports/SL models in the 1960's, starting with the 230SL in 1963. The last version to join the range entered production in 1967, the 280SL. Like the previous models the 280SL had a beautifully proportioned sports body which had two comfortable seats (a third, sideways facing seat was a popular SL option) and could be fitted with a distinctive (Pagoda Roof) Hardtop.
The 280SL used a 2778cc, six cylinder engine which had a seven bearing crankshaft. The engine featured fuel injection and most had automatic transmission. These attractive "SL" sportscars were highly regarded when new and are have remained sought-after classics. Production of the 280SL ended in 1971.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2778cc | S6 OHC | Mercedes S6 |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 mph | 9.3 s | 19 mpg | 170 bhp 5500 |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
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| Disc | Disc |
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855203049 | Mercedes 230, 250, 280SL Gold Portfolio 1963-1971 | Brooklands Books | |
| 1855201860 | Mercedes 'S' Class & 600 1965-72 | Brooklands Books |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Our Cars |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2003 | |||
| Our Cars - 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0-Litre-Phil Bell. 1985 Fiat 124 Spider-Ben Field. 1972 Fiat 130 Saloon-Martin Buckley. 1969 Triumph Vitesse, 1967 Jaguar 420-Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Merc to Monte-Carlo |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2002 | |||
| Merc to Monte-Carlo - Experience 500 miles in three days: crossing the Alps in a Mercedes-Benz 280SL 'Pagoda' from Stuttgart to Monaco. | ||||
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Classic Cars February 2002 pg 58 |
58 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2002 | |||
| Aston Martin V8 Volante vs Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet. All other cars suffer punishing depreciation on their way to secondhand bargain status, but these two convertibles have never really fallen out of the desirability tree. | ||||
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Twin Test - BMW v Mercedes - Sensible Shoes |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart Spring 2011 | |||
| Twin Test - BMW v Mercedes - Sensible Shoes - Are the 628CSi and the Mercedes 280SL the poor relations of their bigger-engined brothers or a sensible choice in a world of rising oil prices? Paul Wager decides between Munich and Stuttgart. | ||||
| Article |
Ultimate Showdown #15 - E-Type vs Pagoda |
124 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car October 2010 | |||
| Ultimate Showdown #15 - E-Type vs Pagoda - Russ Smith has to decide between two of the most glamorous convertibles ever created, as Jaguar's icon meets a Mercedes masterpiece. | ||||
| Article |
Beauty and the best |
114 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car August 2006 | |||
| Beauty and the best - Sixties roadsters don't come more stylish than a 'Pagoda' Merc of Fiat Dino. But can Andrew Noakes pick a winner? | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide |
110 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly June 2005 | |||
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Buyers Guide - The Mercedes Benz W107 offers sports car performance with limousine luxury. Mike Renaut shows how to avoid trouble when buying one. |
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| Article |
Buying Power - Mercedes 230SL-280SL |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 22 September 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Mercedes 230SL-280SL - They’re gorgeous but also expensive. That’s why, if you’re thinking of buying a 1963-71 Mercedes-Benz 230SL,250SL or 280SL, you need to make sure you get a good one. RICHARD GUNN points you in the right direction. | ||||
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Classics December 2002 pg 36 |
36 |
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| Publication | Classics December 2002 | |||
| Spotter's Guide. Roadsters Revealed. In its 18 years on sale, the W107-series Mercedes-Benz SL went through a series of changes and developments. Andrew Noakes explains how to spot the differences. | ||||
