The 280 TE is a motor car from Mercedes-Benz, with rear wheel drive, a front mounted engine and a Friedrich Geiger-penned 5 door estate/station wagon body style.
The 280 TE is part of Mercedes-Benz's S 123 series of cars.
Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2.7 litre, double overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit develops 182 bhp (185 PS/136 kW) of power at 5800 rpm, and maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb·ft/24.5 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
A 4 speed manual gearbox delivers the power to the driven wheels.
Maximum quoted speed is 195 km/h, which equates to 121 mph, manufacturer claimed fuel consumption is 9.8/12.1/14.8 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban per 80/1268/ECC.
Full specs
Body type
5 door estate/station wagon with 4/5 seats
Length
4725 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.7 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
185 PS / 182 bhp / 136 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
240 Nm / 177 ft.lb / 24.5 kgm @ 4500 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 11.2 s
Top speed
195 km/h / 121 mph
Economy
9.8/12.1/14.8 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban per 80/1268/ECC
1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE Automatic Spezifikationen