Mercedes1968 280 SE Cabriolet Specs

1968 (W111) Mercedes 280 SE Cabriolet Specs & Performance

1968 - 1971 (W111)

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L Inline 6

118 mph

10.5 seconds

158 hp

19.2 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

15.9 ft3
lb
3,505 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
19.2 mpg
Total Range
414 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.8 Liter
169.5 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
158 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M130 E28
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.406 x 3.102 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.1:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.93 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
26 hp
Cylinder Volume
28.3 in3
BMEP
157.5 PSI
10.9 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
4 Speeds
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
Large Luxury Convertible
Door Count
2
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
15.9 ft3
Turning Radius
37.7 ft
Curb Weight
3,505 lbs
Gross Weight
4,542 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,037 lbs
Length
193.1 in
Width
72.6 in
Height
56.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Front Track
58.3 in
Rear Track
58.5 in
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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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