1979 - Mercedes-Benz - 280 C

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 280 C 1979
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 280 C
Production Year 1979
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2710 mm     (106,7 in)
Front Track 1488 mm     (58,6 in)
Rear Track 1446 mm     (56,9 in)
Length 4640 mm     (182,7 in)
Width 1786 mm     (70,3 in)
Height 1390 mm     (54,7 in)
Ground Clearance 165 mm     (6,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight 1445 kg     (3182,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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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 7
Compression Ratio 8,7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 156 HP     (116,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 223 N.m     (164,6 lb.ft ,  22,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 202 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 108 HP/ton    (80,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 56,8 HP/litre    (42,4 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 3,54 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.UW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.ALC.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
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Tyres (front)
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