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Mercedes-Benz 280 S Limousine

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.50 mm × 78.80 mm 3.41 in × 3.1 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.8 litre 2778 cc (169.524 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
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 185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 95.24 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1013.3 kPa (147 psi)
Specific torque 80.63 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.1
Unitary capacity 463 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2750 mm
wheelbase 108.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4900 mm
Length (inches) 192.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1810 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1440 mm
Height (inches) 56.7 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters) 168 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1470 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3241 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.30 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 82 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.7 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 11.70 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.69

General information

RAC rating 27.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 S Limousine PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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