1970 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W108

Generation

Mercedes-Benz W108

Modification

280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1970, July

End of production

1972, Sep

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

82 l 21.66 US gal
18.04 UK gal

Engine displacement

3499 cm³ 213.52 cu. In.

Power

200 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

286 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 210.94 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1550 kg 3417.2 lbs

Length

4900 mm 192.91 in

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 14

Engine Model

M 116 E 35 / 116.980

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3499 cm³ 213.52 cu. In.

Power

200 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

286 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 210.94 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

65.8 mm 2.59 in

Compression ratio

9.5

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

13.2 l 13.99 US qt
11.61 UK qt

Length

4900 mm 192.91 in

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in

Front track

1482 mm 58.35 in

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm 58.46 in

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

Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm

Wheel rims

6J x 14

Kerb weight

1550 kg 3417.2 lbs

Max. weight

2055 kg 4530.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

505 kg 1113.3 lbs