1968 280 S Specs1968 (W108) Mercedes 280 S Specifications & Performance
1968 - 1972 (W108)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.8 L Inline 6
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- 115 mph
- 
- 12.5 seconds
- 
- 138 BHP
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- 23 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 610 L
- 
- 1,470 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 12.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 12.1 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 94 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 138 BHP
- Torque
- 165 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 23 mpg
- Total Range
- 414 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 2.8 Litre
- 2,778 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 138 BHP @ 5,200 RPM
- 140 ps @ 5,200 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 165 lb·ft @ 3,600 RPM
- 224 N·m @ 3,600 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (12v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 82 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M130 V28
- Compression Ratio
- 9:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 86.5 x 78.8 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 50 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 23 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 463 cc
- BMEP
- 10.1 Bar
- 147 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 4 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 735 x 14
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Swing Axle
- Front Brakes
- Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Luxury Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 610 L
- Turning Circle
- 11.7 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,470 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,970 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 500 kg
- Length
- 4,900 mm
- Width
- 1,810 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,750 mm
- Front Track
- 1,482 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,485 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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