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1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL

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Mercedes-Benz

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Chassis Code: V 116

Build Start: 1978

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1978
Model Variant: V 116
Chassis Code: V 116

Dimensions

Track/tread (rear): 1505mm
Width: 1870mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 96litres
Wheelbase: 2965mm
Track/tread (front): 1521mm
Length: 5060mm
Height: 1430mm
Kerb weight: 1645kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 86 × 78.8mm
Specific torque(DIN): 87.4 Nm/litre, 1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Final Drive Ratio: 3.69
Engine Code: M 11 E 28 / 110.985
Capacity: 2.7 litre (2746cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.09
Specific output(DIN): 49.4 kW/litre67.2 ps/litre, 66.3 bhp/litre1.09 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)at 4500 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 10.5s
Power-to-weight ratio: 112.18 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 185 PS (182 bhp) (136 kW)at 5800 rpm
Maximum Speed: 200km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 12.12kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.71
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.700
Rear suspension: I.STA.CS.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 279mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1098.3kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 278mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 6½J x 14 H 2-B
Tyres Front: 185 HR 14
Wheel Size Rear: 6½J x 14 H 2-B
Tyres Rear: 185 HR 14

Other

Model code: V 116 E 28
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
RAC rating: 27.5
Unitary Capacity: 457.67cc
Number of doors: 4

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