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Mercedes-Benz 280 {W 123}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 78.80 mm 3.39 in × 3.1 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.7 litre 2746 cc (167.571 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.70:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 190 km/h (118 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 105.84 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1020.5 kPa (148 psi)
Specific torque 81.21 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 457.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2795 mm
wheelbase 110 in
Length (milimeters) 4725 mm
Length (inches) 186 in
Width (milimeters) 1786 mm
Width (inches) 70.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1440 mm
Height (inches) 56.7 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 165 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1455 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3208 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.30 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 27.5
Number made
Model code
Model family W 123
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 1979

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