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MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL

Roadster, hardtop coupè.

Output is up to 170bhp with the bigger seven-bearing engine, though this isn't quite the improvement it should be. Suspension modifications give inferior handling to that of the smaller-engined SLs, too.

Technical Specifications

Engine:
2778cc (S6 OC) 
Configuration:
Front engine, rear-wheel drive 
Production dates:
1968 to 1971  
Number produced:
23,885