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1967 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

W108

Modification

280 S (140 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1967, Nov

End of production

1972, Sep

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

82 l 21.66 US gal
18.04 UK gal

Engine displacement

2778 cm³ 169.52 cu. In.

Power

140 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

224 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 165.21 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1470 kg 3240.8 lbs

Length

4900 mm 192.91 in

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

12.3 l/100 km 19.12 US mpg
22.97 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

12.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

11.9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 130 V 28 / 130.920

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2778 cm³ 169.52 cu. In.

Power

140 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

224 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 165.21 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86.51 mm 3.41 in

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

6 l 6.36 US qt
5.28 UK qt

Coolant

10.8 l 11.45 US qt
9.5 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4900 mm 192.91 in

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in

Front track

1482 mm 58.35 in

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm 58.46 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm

Wheel rims

6J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1470 kg 3240.8 lbs

Max. weight

1970 kg 4343.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

500 kg 1102.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz W108 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic is made in 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972