This automobile has a 4 door saloon type body with a front positioned engine driving through the rear wheels.
The 280 forms part of Mercedes-Benz's W 114 range of cars.
The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 2.7 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 158 bhp (160 PS/118 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 226 N·m (167 lb·ft/23 kgm) at 4000 rpm.
The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 weighs a claimed 1455 kg at the kerb.
Maximum stated speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
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