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1976 280 C (156 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

W123

Modification

280 C (156 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1976, Nov

End of production

1980, Mar

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal
17.6 UK gal

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.

Power

156 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

223 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 164.48 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

1445 kg 3185.7 lbs

Length

4640 mm 182.68 in

Width

1786 mm 70.31 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

6J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

17.3 l/100 km 13.6 US mpg
16.33 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.43 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 / 110.923

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.

Power

156 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

223 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 164.48 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

8.7

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7 l 7.42 US qt
6.16 UK qt

Coolant

10 l 10.6 US qt
8.8 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4640 mm 182.68 in

Width

1786 mm 70.31 in

Height

1395 mm 54.92 in

Wheelbase

2710 mm 106.69 in

Front track

1488 mm 58.58 in

Rear (Back) track

1446 mm 56.93 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

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

195/70 R14

- Rear

195/70 R14

Wheel rims

6J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1445 kg 3185.7 lbs

Max. weight

1965 kg 4332.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp) is made in 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980