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Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Vs. 1971 280SL - Tech Specs - Comparison

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Fuel Economy: 22 MPG city / 30 MPG highway / Engine Specs
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Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Vs. 1971 280SL


PERFORMANCE
Acceleration, sec
0-30 mph 2.3
0-40 mph 3.6
0-50 mph 5.0
0-60 mph 6.9
0-70 mph 9.0
0-80 mph 11.4
0-90 mph 14.6
Standing quarter mile, sec/mph 15.2/91.8
Top speed, mph 143
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft 113
Lateral acceleration, g 0.89
Speed through 600-ft slalom, mph 67.3
EPA fuel economy, mpg, city/hwy 22/30
Est. range, city/hwy., miles 308/420

PRICE
Base price $39,700
Options included Bahama Blue paint,
  heated front seats, mobile phone, CD changer
Price as tested $42,985

TECH DATA
'71 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Engine type Inline-six SOHC, 2 valves/cyl.
Displacement, ci/cc 170/2778
Horsepower, hp @ rpm 180 @ 5750
Torque, lb-ft @ rpm 193 @ 5500
0-60 mph, sec 8.7
Standing quarter mile, sec/mph 16.4/82.8
Top speed, mph 121
Price new, 1971 $7469
Price today $25,000-$40,000

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