1968 - Mercedes-Benz - 280S

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 280S 1968
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 280S
Production Year 1968
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2865 mm     (112,8 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4960 mm     (195,3 in)
Width 1865 mm     (73,4 in)
Height 1425 mm     (56,1 in)
Ground Clearance 146 mm     (5,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 1610 kg     (3546,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 95,5 litre   (21 Imp gal ,  25,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2746 cc     (167,57 cu in)
Bore 86 mm     (3,39 in)
Stroke 78,8 mm     (3,1 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,09
Unitary Capacity 457,67 cc/cylinder    (27,93 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 So carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 160 HP     (119,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 225 N.m     (166 lb.ft ,  23 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 207,2 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 99,4 HP/ton    (74,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 58,3 HP/litre    (43,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,69 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)