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1971 280 CE (185 Hp)

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

Select Units

Series

/8

Modification

280 CE (185 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1971, Apr

End of production

1973, Aug

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

5

Kerb weight

1455 kg 3207.7 lbs

Length

4680 mm 184.25 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

9.4 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

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

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

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4680 mm 184.25 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Height

1395 mm 54.92 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

5

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

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 Coupe (W114) 280 CE (185 Hp) is made in 1971 1972 1973