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Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic 1971, 1972
Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic 1971, 1972
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic 1971, 1972

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

W108
Generation

W108 SEL
Year of production

1971

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic

Power

198 Hp @ 4500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

358 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

15 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.1 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

200 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
198 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre
43.8 Hp/l
Torque
358 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4520 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
84.99 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1705 kg

Max weight (kg)

2168 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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