1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL specifications

1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerBruno Sacco
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3075 mm 121.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1545 mm 60.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1517 mm 59.7 inches
Length 5135 mm 202.2 inches
Width 1820 mm 71.7 inches
Height 1434 mm 56.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 90 litres 19.8 [23.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.36
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 110 E 28 / 110.989
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 9:1
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 10 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 210 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 8.0/10.3/14.6 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km8.0/10.3/14.6 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre12.5/9.7/6.8 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG35.3/27.4/19.3 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG29.4/22.8/16.1 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 2.750
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.CA.ARB.
Rear suspension I.CS.STA.ARB.
Wheel size front 6½J x 14 H 2
Wheel size rear 6½J x 14 H 2
Tyres front 195/70 VR 14
Tyres rear 195/70 VR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/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 3.46
general
Carfolio.com ID192654
Production total
Model code V 126 E 28
Model family V 126
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL added 2009-01-21.
Last modified 2013-06-19.

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