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Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE (160 Hp) 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE (160 Hp) 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE (160 Hp) 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

W108
Generation

W108
Year of production

1967

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

280 SE (160 Hp)

Power

160 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

240 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

190 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
160 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
57.6 Hp/l
Torque
240 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Engine displacement
2778 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86.5 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1495 kg

Max weight (kg)

1995 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

82 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4900 mm

Width (mm)

1810 mm

Height (mm)

1440 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2750 mm

Front track (mm)

1482 mm

Rear track (mm)

1485 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

Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Wheel rims size

6J x 14

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