The 280 E is a rear wheel drive Friedrich Geiger designed saloon (sedan) car with a front placed engine, produced by Mercedes-Benz.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 E belongs to the W 123 model family from Mercedes-Benz.
Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 2.7 litre naturally aspirated 6 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 182 bhp (185 PS/136 kW) at 5800 rpm and 240 N·m (177 lb·ft/24.5 kgm) at 4500 rpm respectively.
The engine powers the wheels compliments of a 5 speed manual 'box.
The quoted weight at the kerb is 1475 kg.
Top claimed speed is 200 km/h, or 124 mph.
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