1971 280 SEL 4.5 Specs1971 (W108) Mercedes 280 SEL 4.5 Specifications & Performance
1971, 1972 (W108)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 4.5 L V8
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- 124 mph
- 
- 10.1 seconds
- 
- 195 BHP
- 
- 18.8 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 610 L
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- 1,705 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 10.1 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.8 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 114 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 195 BHP
- Torque
- 264 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg
- Total Range
- 339 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 4.5 Litre
- 4,520 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 195 BHP @ 4,500 RPM
- 198 ps @ 4,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 264 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
- 358 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (16v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 82 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M117 E45
- Compression Ratio
- 8:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 92 x 85 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.08:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 43 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 24 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 565 cc
- BMEP
- 10 Bar
- 144.4 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (AT)
- 3 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
- Kerb Weight
- 1,705 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,168 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 463 kg
- Length
- 5,000 mm
- Width
- 1,810 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,850 mm
- Front Track
- 1,482 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,485 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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