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Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) 280 (160 Hp) 1971, 1972, 1973
Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) 280 (160 Hp) 1971, 1972, 1973
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) 280 (160 Hp) 1971, 1972, 1973

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

/8
Generation

/8 (W114)
Year of production

1971

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

280 (160 Hp)

Power

160 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

226 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

190 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
160 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
58.3 Hp/l
Torque
226 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
2746 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1455 kg

Max weight (kg)

1975 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

78 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4680 mm

Width (mm)

1770 mm

Height (mm)

1440 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2750 mm

Front track (mm)

1448 mm

Rear track (mm)

1440 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14

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