1973 280 E (185 Hp)

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

/8

Model

280 (W126)

Generation

Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973)

Modification

280 E (185 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

185 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

238 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 175.54 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

200 km/h 124 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

6J x 14

Engine Model

M 110 E 28 / 110.981

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.

Power

185 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

238 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 175.54 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Rotary (Wankel)

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

DOHC

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

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

6J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6J x 14

Kerb weight

1455 kg 3207.7 lbs

Max. weight

1975 kg 4354.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs