The S 280 is a rear wheel drive Bruno Sacco designed sedan/saloon passenger car with a front positioned engine, produced by Mercedes-Benz.
It forms part of Mercedes-Benz's W 140 range of cars.
Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 2.8 litre naturally aspirated 6 cylinder motor, with 4 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 190 bhp (193 PS/142 kW) at 5500 rpm and 270 N·m (199 lb·ft/27.5 kgm) at 3750 rpm respectively.
The engine supplies its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed automatic gearbox.
Top claimed speed is 210 km/h (130 mph), claimed fuel consumption figures are 9.6/11.6/14.1 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle per 80/1268/EEC.
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
5113 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.8 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
193 PS / 190 bhp / 142 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
270 Nm / 199 ft.lb / 27.5 kgm @ 3750 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 11 s
Top speed
210 km/h / 130 mph
Economy
9.6/11.6/14.1 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle per 80/1268/EEC