The 280 SEL is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) motor car with a front placed engine, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL belongs to the V 116 model family from Mercedes-Benz.
Power is supplied by a double overhead camshaft, 2.7 litre naturally aspirated 6 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 182 bhp (185 PS/136 kW) at 6000 rpm and 238 N·m (176 lb·ft/24.3 kgm) at 4500 rpm respectively.
The engine powers the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL weighs a quoted 1645 kg at the kerb.
Maximum speed claimed is 200 km/h, which is 124 mph.
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