The Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL is a rear wheel drive motor car, with the motor mounted in the front, and a 4 door saloon bodyshell.
The 280 SEL is part of Mercedes-Benz's V 116 series.
Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 2.7 litre naturally aspirated 6 cylinder engine, 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.
Power is delivered to the wheels via a 4 speed automatic gearbox.
Top claimed speed is 195 km/h or 121 mph.
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