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Mercedes-Benz 280 E {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 9.00:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jetronic fuel inj.
Maximum power 184.5 PS (182.0 bhp) (135.7 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 123.39 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 240.0 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm) @ 4500 rpm
bmep 1098.3 kPa (159.3 psi)
Specific torque 87.4 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 110 E 28 / 110.984
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) 1438 mm
Height (inches) 56.6 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1475 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3252 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 65 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.2 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 11.30 m
Tyres 195/70 HR 14 89 H
Wheels 6.0J x 14 H 2
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.58

General information

RAC rating 27.5
Number made
Model code W123 E 28
Model family W 123
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 E {W 123} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1978

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