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"Mercedes-Benz SL line has generations of amazing sports cars with a legacy has spawned amazing pieces through several generations. The last model to enter the SL lineup was convertible like no other, the 280 SL was nicknamed the “Pagoda” after its iconic roof styling. The 280 SL was fitted with a 2.8 - liter straight six engine, ideal for the person looking to spice up their weekends or their trips to work. Who knows, a cheeky engine swap and some other modifications and you might have your hands into a racer capable of going toe-to-toe with modern GT cars. Start tweaking, driving, and racing the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL unlocking it on the third week of Community Choice."
—Official description (Forza Horizon 5)[1]

The 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL - abbreviated as "M-B 280 SL" - is a rear-wheel drive roadster by Mercedes-Benz.

It appears in Forza Motorsport 6 as part of the Meguiar's Car Pack and in all subsequent main series titles except Forza Motorsport (2023).

It appears in Forza Horizon 4 as part of Update 5 and in Forza Horizon 5 as part of Series 29.

Synopsis[]

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is the top-of-the-line model of the W113 series, the second model generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL. It was produced from 1967 until 1971, and features a 2.8 liter inline-six engine with 180 hp (134 kW).

Statistics[]

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Speed 4.9
Handling 3.6
Acceleration 6.0
Braking 3.5
E 273
Required DLC:
Requires the Meguiar's Car Pack
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 60,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Vintage Touring
Speed:
Top Speed: 130.4 mph  (209.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 10.000 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 23.500 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 141.2 ft (43 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 358.8 ft (109.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.96 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.87 g
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Speed 4.9
Handling 3.8
Acceleration 6.0
Braking 3.6
Uncommon FM7 T2
E 276
Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 95,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Vintage Sport Compact
Collection Tier:
Tier 2 - Uncommon (+170)
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data
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Speed 4.8
Handling 3.9
Acceleration 6.1
Launch 6.1
Braking 3.0
D 309
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 115,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Classic Racers
Speed:
Top Speed: 129.8 mph  (208.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 10.042 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 23.556 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 190.4 ft (58 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 472.5 ft (144 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.71 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.71 g
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Speed 5.6
Handling 4.6
Acceleration 4.8
Launch 7.0
Braking 4.8
D 448
Unlock Requirements
Hard-to-Find:
A "Hard-to-Find" vehicle that can not be purchased from the Autoshow
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Backstage:
Can be acquired by redeeming a pass at the Horizon Backstage
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
Series 21 (Autumn) for 600 FP
Festival Playlist:
Series 5 (Autumn) - "Running Start" championship
Series 8 (Autumn) - 80% season completion
Series 12 (Summer) - 80% season completion
Series 18 (Autumn) - "Autumn Games" Playground Games
Series 42 (Summer) - 80% season completion
Series 54 (Summer) - 80% season completion
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Rare Classics
Value: 150,000 CR
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: 129.5 mph  (208.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 10.038 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 23.573 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 190.1 ft (57.9 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 468.7 ft (142.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.72 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.71 g
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Speed 4.7
Handling 4.0
Accel 2.9
Launch 4.0
Braking 2.8
Offroad 6.0
D 478
Availability
A possible Festival Playlist or Forzathon Shop listing
Wheelspin:
Can not be won from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A
Festival Playlist:
Series 29 (Winter) - Earn 40 PTS (season milestone)
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Rare Classics
Value: 250,000 CR
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

Conversions[]

Icon Engine Conversion - Engine
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6 3.2L I6
4.5L V8
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3 3.2L I6
1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally
6.2L V8 (510 hp)
Icon Game ForzaHorizon4 3.2L I6
6.2L V8 (510 hp)
1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally
7.0L V8 (485 hp)
Icon Drivetrain Conversion - Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaHorizon4 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Aspiration Conversion - Aspiration
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6 Single Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3 Single Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger
Icon Game ForzaHorizon4 Single Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger

Trivia[]

  • It appears in-game in all titles with a permanently open roof.
  • The 280 SL is featured in the Forza series as a North American market model as seen by the bumpers, whitewall tires and lights.[2]

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