FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
Model
Generation
Modification
280 SE 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1971, May
End of production
1972, Nov
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
82
l
21.66
US gal
18.04
UK gal
Engine displacement
4520 cm³ 275.83 cu. In.
Power
198 hp (at 4500 rpm)
Torque
358 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 264.05 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
3
Kerb weight
1675 kg 3692.7 lbs
Length
4900 mm 192.91 in
Width
1810 mm 71.26 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6J x 14
Economy
- Combined
15
l/100 km
15.68
US mpg
18.83
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
10.1 sec
0 - 60 mph
9.6 sec
Engine Model
M 117 E 45 / 117.984
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4520 cm³ 275.83 cu. In.
Power
198 hp (at 4500 rpm)
Torque
358 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 264.05 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in
Compression ratio
8
Valvetrain
SOHC
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
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
3
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
Wheel rims
6J x 14
Kerb weight
1675 kg 3692.7 lbs
Max. weight
2141 kg 4720.1 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
466 kg 1027.4 lbs
