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1973 Mercedes-Benz 280

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Chassis Code: W 114

Build Start: 1973

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1973
Model Variant: W 114
Chassis Code: W 114

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1448mm
Length: 4680mm
Height: 1440mm
Kerb weight: 1455kg
Wheelbase: 2750mm
Track/tread (rear): 1440mm
Width: 1770mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 78litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Final Drive Ratio: 3.69
Engine Code: M 110 V / 110.921
Capacity: 2.7 litre (2746cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.09
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
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
Crankshaft Bearings: 7

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 10.6s
Power-to-weight ratio: 110.1 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
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: 190km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 12.35kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Solex 4A1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 11.00 m
Rear suspension: I.STA.CS.ABB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 4.600
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.7

Brakes

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

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 6J x 14 H 2
Tyres Rear: 185 HR 14
Wheel Size Front: 6J x 14 H 2
Tyres Front: 185 HR 14

Other

Designer: Friedrich Geiger
RAC rating: 27.5
Number of doors: 4
Model code: W 114 V 28
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 457.67cc

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