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Mercedes-Benz 280 S Automatic {W 126}

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 Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 4 A 1 carburettor
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 11.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 195 km/h (121 mph)
Fuel consumption 9.2/11.6/16.4 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1020.5 kPa (148 psi)
Specific torque 81.21 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 110 V 28 / 110.924
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 2935 mm
wheelbase 115.6 in
Length (milimeters) 4995 mm
Length (inches) 196.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1820 mm
Width (inches) 71.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1430 mm
Height (inches) 56.3 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms)
Kerb weight (pounds)
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.360
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.750
Turning circle
Tyres 195/70 VR 14
Wheels 6½J x 14 H 2
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.46

General information

RAC rating 27.5
Number made
Model code W 126 V 28
Model family W 126
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 S Automatic {W 126} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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