1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet specifications

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2750 mm 108.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1482 mm 58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1485 mm 58.5 inches
Length 4880 mm 192.1 inches
Width 1845 mm 72.6 inches
Height 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1590 kg 3505 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 82 litres 18 [21.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 130 E 28 / 130.980
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2778 cc
(169.524 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86.5 × 78.8 mm
3.41 × 3.1 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)
at 4250 rpm
Specific output 42.4 kW/litre
57.7 ps/litre
56.9 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 86.39 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system Bosch mechanical fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1085.6 kPa (157.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 463 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 190 km/h (118 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
100.75 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
74.1 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
99.37 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.5 kg/kW
22.54 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6J x 14
Wheel size rear 6J x 14
Tyres front 7.35-14
Tyres rear 7.35-14
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.92
general
Carfolio.com ID530849
Production total
Model code W 111 E 28
Model family W 111
RAC rating 27.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet added 2017-10-01.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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