1973 280 SEL (185 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

280

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)

Modification

280 SEL (185 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1973, Oct

End of production

1976, Feb

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

96 l 25.36 US gal
21.12 UK gal

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.

Power

185 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

238 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 175.54 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1645 kg 3626.6 lbs

Length

5060 mm 199.21 in

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 14

Engine Model

M 110 E 28 / 110.983

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.

Power

185 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

238 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 175.54 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

Length

5060 mm 199.21 in

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in

Height

1430 mm 56.3 in

Wheelbase

2960 mm 116.54 in

Front track

1521 mm 59.88 in

Rear (Back) track

1505 mm 59.25 in

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

195/75 R14

- Rear

195/75 R14

Wheel rims

6J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6J x 14

Kerb weight

1645 kg 3626.6 lbs

Max. weight

2165 kg 4773 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

530 l 18.72 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs