Mercedes-Benz 280 S is an automobile that has a 4 door saloon (sedan) body style designed by Friedrich Geiger with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels.
It forms part of Mercedes-Benz's W 116 model series.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 S's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2.7 litre, double overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit 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.
This power is delivered to the wheels through a 4 speed automatic gearbox.
Top claimed speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4960 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.7 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
160 PS / 158 bhp / 118 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
226 Nm / 167 ft.lb / 23 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 12.3 s
Top speed
185 km/h / 115 mph
1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 S Automatic Spezifikationen