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Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic 1970, 1971, 1972
Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic 1970, 1971, 1972
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic 1970, 1971, 1972

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

W108
Generation

W108 SEL
Year of production

1970

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic

Power

200 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

286 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

13 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

205 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
200 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
57.2 Hp/l
Torque
286 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
3499 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
65.8 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)

1585 kg

Max weight (kg)

2085 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

82 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5000 mm

Width (mm)

1810 mm

Height (mm)

1440 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2850 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

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

6J x 14

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