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1972 - Mercedes-Benz - 280 S Limousine 5-Speed

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 280 S Limousine 5-Speed 1972
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 280 S Limousine 5-Speed
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2750 mm     (108,3 in)
Front Track 1482 mm     (58,3 in)
Rear Track 1485 mm     (58,5 in)
Length 4900 mm     (192,9 in)
Width 1810 mm     (71,3 in)
Height 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Ground Clearance 168 mm     (6,6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,78
Weight 1470 kg     (3237,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50,3 / %49,7
Fuel Capacity 82 litre   (18 Imp gal ,  21,7 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 SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2778 cc     (169,52 cu in)
Bore 86,5 mm     (3,41 in)
Stroke 78,8 mm     (3,1 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,1
Unitary Capacity 463 cc/cylinder    (28,25 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 Ze carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 140 HP     (104,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 224 N.m     (165,3 lb.ft ,  22,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 191,7 N.m    (5200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 95,2 HP/ton    (71 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 50,4 HP/litre    (37,6 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 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,87 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,92 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4
Turning Circle Diameter 11,7 m    (38,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.SwSAx.RA.CS.ALC.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)