This automobile has a 4 door saloon (sedan) body style designed by Friedrich Geiger with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 E is one of the W 123 model family from Mercedes-Benz.
Its 2.7 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 6 cylinder unit that develops 182 bhp (185 PS/136 kW) of power at 5800 rpm, and maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb·ft/24.5 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
The engine drives the wheels by means of a 4 speed automatic set of gears.
Its claimed weight at the kerb is 1475 kg.
Maximum speed quoted is 195 km/h, which is 121 mph.
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4725 mm
Weight
1475 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.7 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
185 PS / 182 bhp / 136 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
240 Nm / 177 ft.lb / 24.5 kgm @ 4500 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 10.8 s
Top speed
195 km/h / 121 mph
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 E Automatic Spezifikationen