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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
280 S (156 Hp)
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1979, Apr
End of production
1985, Nov
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
90
l
23.78
US gal
19.8
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
200 km/h 124 mph
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1560 kg 3439.2 lbs
Length
4995 mm 196.65 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6J x 14
Economy
- Urban
16.9
l/100 km
13.92
US mpg
16.71
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8.9
l/100 km
26.43
US mpg
31.74
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
10.1 sec
0 - 60 mph
9.6 sec
Engine Model
M 110 V 28 / 110.924
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
9
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7
l
7.42
US qt
6.16
UK qt
Coolant
10.5
l
11.13
US qt
9.24
UK qt
Length
4995 mm 196.65 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Height
1430 mm 56.3 in
Wheelbase
2930 mm 115.35 in
Front track
1545 mm 60.83 in
Rear (Back) track
1517 mm 59.72 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- 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
Kerb weight
1560 kg 3439.2 lbs
Max. weight
2080 kg 4585.6 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
500 l 17.66 cu ft
- Max. roof load
520 kg 1146.4 lbs