Car specifications » Mercedes-Benz cars »

Mercedes-Benz 280 C {C 123}

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

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 Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.70:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 4 A 1 carburettor
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 10.60 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 190 km/h (118 mph)
Fuel consumption 9.6/12.8/17.3 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban 80/1268/EEC
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 106.57 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1020.5 kPa (148 psi)
Specific torque 81.21 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 110 V 28 / 110.923
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 2710 mm
wheelbase 106.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4640 mm
Length (inches) 182.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1786 mm
Width (inches) 70.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1395 mm
Height (inches) 54.9 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters) 165 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1445 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3186 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 3.200
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres 195/70 HR 14 89H
Wheels 6J x 14 H 2
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 27.5
Number made
Model code C 123 V 28
Model family C 123
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 C {C 123} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

Similar cars

Tags