1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE specifications

1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerFriedrich Geiger
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2710 mm 106.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1488 mm 58.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1446 mm 56.9 inches
Length 4640 mm 182.7 inches
Width 1786 mm 70.3 inches
Height 1395 mm 54.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 80 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 110 E 28 / 110.984
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.7 litre
2746 cc
(167.571 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 78.8 mm
3.39 × 3.1 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 185 PS (182 bhp) (136 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output 49.4 kW/litre
67.2 ps/litre
66.3 bhp/litre
1.09 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 87.4 Nm/litre
1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1098.3 kPa (159.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 457.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 8.5/10.7/15.0 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban 80/1268/EEC
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km8.5/10.7/15.0 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre11.8/9.3/6.7 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG33.2/26.4/18.8 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG27.7/22.0/15.7 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 6.0J x 14 H 2
Wheel size rear 6.0J x 14 H 2
Tyres front 195/70 HR 14 89H
Tyres rear 195/70 HR 14 89H
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 278 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.58
general
Carfolio.com ID188991
Production total
Model code C 123 E 28
Model family C 123
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE added 2008-09-28.
Last modified 2013-06-19.

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6 cyl, 2.7ℓ, l: 4640mm, wb: 2710mm
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 CD C 123 C 123 D 30 A
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4 cyl, 2.3ℓ, l: 4640mm, wb: 2710mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2746 cm3/167.6cuin 156 PS 154 bhp 115 kW 1445 kg
6 cyl, 2.7ℓ, l: 4640mm, wb: 2710mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2998 cm3/182.9cuin 84 PS 83 bhp 62 kW 1550 kg
5 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4763mm, wb: 2710mm
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE C 123 C 123 E 28
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6 cyl, 2.7ℓ, l: 4640mm, wb: 2710mm
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6 cyl, 2.7ℓ, l: 4640mm, wb: 2710mm
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