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1973 280 (160 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

/8

Modification

280 (160 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1973, Aug

End of production

1976, Sep

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

78 l 20.61 US gal
17.16 UK gal

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.

Power

160 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

226 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 166.69 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1455 kg 3207.7 lbs

Length

4680 mm 184.25 in

Width

1770 mm 69.69 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5.5J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

10.6 sec

0 - 60 mph

10.1 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 110 V 28 / 110.921

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.

Power

160 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

226 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 166.69 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

DOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4680 mm 184.25 in

Width

1770 mm 69.69 in

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in

Front track

1448 mm 57.01 in

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm 56.69 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm

Wheel rims

5.5J x 14

Rear wheel rims

5.5J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1455 kg 3207.7 lbs

Max. weight

1975 kg 4354.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 (160 Hp) is made in 1973 1974 1975 1976