1968-1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda'
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In eight years of sales, Mercedes-Benz found buyers for 49,812 230 SL, 250 SL and 280 SL ‘Pagodas’, with the 1968 to 1971 280 SL being by far the most numerous and popular model, accounting for 23,885 – almost...
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Simon Says
“Final version of the ‘Pagoda’ now has 2778cc six. More grand tourer than sports car and a portent of SLs to come”
Information
| Years built: | 1968-1971 |
| Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 280 SL 'Pagoda' |
| Coachbuilder: | Factory |
| Body: | Convertible/ Roadster |
| Engine Size: | 2778cc OHC straight-six |
| Bhp: | 180 |
| 0-60 secs: | 9.0 secs |
| Top Speed Mph: | 124 mph |
| Category: | Grand Touring |
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Did You Know?
In 1968, Mercedes-Benz fitted a 280 SL with a 203bhp Wankel rotary engine. It combined a top speed of 127mph with a 0-60mph time of 8.7 seconds, in almost total silence. There is no mention of its ...
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