Mercedes1968 280 SE Cabriolet Specs

1968 (W111) Mercedes 280 SE Cabriolet Specifications & Performance

1968 - 1971 (W111)

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L Inline 6

118 mph

10.5 seconds

158 BHP

23 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

450 L
kg
1,590 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
10.5 seconds
0-60 mph
10.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
99 BHP/Tonne
Power
158 BHP
Torque
177 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
23 mpg
Total Range
414 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.8 Litre
2,778 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
158 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
160 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
177 lb·ft @ 4,250 RPM
240 N·m @ 4,250 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M130 E28
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
86.5 x 78.8 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.1:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
57 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
26 BHP
Unitary Capacity
463 cc
BMEP
10.9 Bar
157.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

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
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Luxury Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
450 L
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,590 kg
Gross Weight
2,060 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
Length
4,905 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,435 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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2.7

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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