The 280 C is a rear wheel drive Friedrich Geiger designed coupé passenger car with a front positioned engine, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz.
It forms part of Mercedes-Benz's C 123 model series.
Power is supplied by a double overhead camshaft, 2.7 litre naturally aspirated 6 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 154 bhp (156 PS/115 kW) at 5500 rpm and 223 N·m (164 lb·ft/22.7 kgm) at 4000 rpm respectively.
This power is transferred to the wheels via a 4 speed automatic transmission.
Top stated speed is 185 km/h (115 mph), official fuel consumption is 11.1/14.0/17.7 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban 80/1268/EEC.
Full specs
Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 4/5 seats
Length
4640 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.7 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
156 PS / 154 bhp / 115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
223 Nm / 164 ft.lb / 22.7 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 11.3 s
Top speed
185 km/h / 115 mph
Economy
11.1/14.0/17.7 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban 80/1268/EEC