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1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Automatic

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Mercedes-Benz

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Chassis Code: W 126

Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

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

Dimensions

Fuel Tank Capacity: 90litres
Track/tread (front): 1545mm
Length: 4995mm
Height: 1430mm
Wheelbase: 2935mm
Track/tread (rear): 1517mm
Width: 1820mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: M 110 E 28 / 110.987
Capacity: 2.7 litre (2746cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.09
Specific output: 49.4 kW/litre67.2 ps/litre, 66.3 1.09bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.46
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 86 × 78.8mm
Specific torque: 87.4Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 185 @ 5800 rpm
Maximum Speed: 205km/h
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 240 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 10.8s

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
Fuel Consumption: 9.4/11.7/16.8 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.CS.CA.ARB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.750
Rear suspension: I.CS.STA.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.7

Brakes

Rear brake diameter: 279mm
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1098.3kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 278mm

Wheels & Tyres

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

Aerodynamics

Frontal area: 2.13 m²
Drag coefficient: 0.359
CdA: 0.76

Other

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

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