Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) 280 E (185 Hp) 1971, 1972, 1973
Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) 280 E (185 Hp) 1971, 1972, 1973

General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) 280 E (185 Hp) 1971, 1972, 1973

Model
Generation
Year of production

1971

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

280 E (185 Hp)

Power

185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

238 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

200 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
67.4 Hp/l
Torque
238 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
2746 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Rotary (Wankel)
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
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: 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14

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