Mercedes 280SL 1968 “pagoda” Wiking

Original page created on 09/03/2010.

Brand - Reference

Wiking 0834 34 28

Type

Mercedes-Benz 280 SL coupé

Comments

The model is more massive than the original, whose style was particularly lightened by the “pagoda” hardtop. In particular, the chrome of the grille is too thick.

History

The Mercedes-Benz type W113 was produced from 1963 (230 SL). The 280 SL appeared in 1968. End in 1971.

Features (1968 model): six-cylinder in-line engine, 2496 cm³, 110 kW (150 hp) DIN. Tyres 185 HR 14. Top speed 195 km/h.

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Mercedes 280SL

Photo OSX on Wikimedia.

Dimension Actual 1:87 Model
Length 4 285 49.3 49.1
Width 1 760 20.2 20.6
Height 1 305 15.0 15.0
Wheelbase 2 400 27.6 27.6
Front track 1 484 17.1 16.5 1
Rear track 1 485 17.1 16.6 1
Wheel diameter 659 7.6 7.5
Tyre width 185 2.1 2.6
  1. Note: the tracks would be correct with tyres of correct width.

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