MERCEDES-BENZ SL-klasse · 280 · Convertible · 1995 ‐ 1998

Mercedes-Benz launched production in 1995 of autos model SL-klasse, modification of SL 280 and closed it in 1998. The weight of the car is 1.7 tons and a length of 4.5 meters, It is shaped as cabriolet with two doors, and may be fit in 2 person including the driver.

«SL-klasse SL 280» is a rear wheel drive auto with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. This car can be accelerated for 9.9 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 225 km/h, owing to a 6-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a maximum power of 193 hp at 5500 rpm.

Fuel rate is 17.6 l in the city driving mode, on the suburban 9 l, and the normal fuel consumption is 12.2 liters per 100 kilometers. Tank capacity is 80 l of petrol, what allow you to drive roughly 656 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this car have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the chassis through suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 225/55ZR16.

Mercedes-Benz SL-klasse is not certified for Euro NCAP crash test. In addition to passive safety (side, driver, passenger airbags), it is also equipped with dynamic systems of safety such as Traction control, ABS.