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1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 S

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Chassis Code: W 126

Build Start: 1979

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General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: W 126
Chassis Code: W 126

Dimensions

Height: 1430mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 90litres
Track/tread (front): 1540mm
Length: 4995mm
Ground clearance: 150mm
Kerb weight: 1560kg
Wheelbase: 2935mm
Track/tread (rear): 1520mm
Width: 1820mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Code: M 110 V 28 / 110.924
Final Drive Ratio: 3.46
Capacity: 2.7 litre (2746cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.09
Specific output(DIN): 41.8 kW/litre56.9 ps/litre, 56.1 bhp/litre0.92 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 86 × 78.8mm
Specific torque(DIN): 81.21 Nm/litre, 0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 156 PS (154 bhp) (115 kW)at 5500 rpm
Maximum Speed: 200km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 13.58kg/kW
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 223 Nm (164 ft·lb) (22.7 kgm)at 4000 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 11s
Power-to-weight ratio: 100.09 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Solex 4 A 1 carburettor
Fuel Consumption: 8.9/11.1/16.9 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.7
Turning Circle: 11.80 m
Rear suspension: I.STA.CS.ALC.ARB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.750
Front Suspension: I.UW.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 278mm
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 279mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1020.5kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 6½J x 14 H 2
Tyres Rear: 195/70 VR 14
Wheel Size Front: 6½J x 14 H 2
Tyres Front: 195/70 VR 14

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.36

Other

RAC rating: 27.5
Unitary Capacity: 457.67cc
Designer: Bruno Sacco
Model code: W 126 V 28
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Number of doors: 4

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