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Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class SE (W116)
Year of production

1972

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

280 S (160 Hp) Automatic

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

12.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

185 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)

1610 kg

Max weight (kg)

2130 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

96 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

530 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4960 mm

Width (mm)

1870 mm

Height (mm)

1425 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2860 mm

Front track (mm)

1521 mm

Rear track (mm)

1505 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

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/75 R14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/75 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14

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