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1969 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

W111

Modification

280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1969, Aug

End of production

1971, July

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

82 l 21.66 US gal
18.04 UK gal

Engine displacement

3499 cm³ 213.52 cu. In.

Power

200 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

286 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 210.94 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1650 kg 3637.6 lbs

Length

4905 mm 193.11 in

Width

1845 mm 72.64 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

13.5 l/100 km 17.42 US mpg
20.92 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 116 E 35 / 116.980

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3499 cm³ 213.52 cu. In.

Power

200 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

286 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 210.94 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

65.8 mm 2.59 in

Compression ratio

9.5

Valvetrain

SOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4905 mm 193.11 in

Width

1845 mm 72.64 in

Height

1435 mm 56.5 in

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in

Front track

1482 mm 58.35 in

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm 58.46 in

Turning diameter

11.8 m 38.71 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1650 kg 3637.6 lbs

Max. weight

2120 kg 4673.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

530 l 18.72 cu ft

- Max. roof load

470 kg 1036.2 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic is made in 1969 1970 1971