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1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 S Automatic

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Mercedes-Benz

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Chassis Code: W 116

Build Start: 1972

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1972
Model Variant: W 116
Chassis Code: W 116

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1521mm
Length: 4960mm
Height: 1425mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 96litres
Wheelbase: 2865mm
Track/tread (rear): 1505mm
Width: 1870mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 86 × 78.8mm
Specific output(DIN): 57.5 bhp/litre0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 82.3 Nm/litre, 0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.69
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: M 110 V 28 / 110.922
Capacity: 2.7 litre (2746cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.09
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 12.3s
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW)at 5500 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 226 Nm (167 ft·lb) (23 kgm)at 4000 rpm
Maximum Speed: 185km/h

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 Solex 4 A 1 carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.700
Rear suspension: I.STA.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 279mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1034.2kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 278mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 6½J x 14 H 2-B
Tyres Front: 185 HR 14
Wheel Size Rear: 6½J x 14 H 2-B
Tyres Rear: 185 HR 14

Other

Designer: Friedrich Geiger
Model code: W 116 V 28
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 27.5
Unitary Capacity: 457.67cc

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