Mercedes1969 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Specs

1969 (W111) Mercedes 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Specs & Performance

1969, 1970, 1971 (W111)

Tech Specs Summary


3.5 L V8

127 mph

9.4 seconds

197 hp

17.4 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

15.9 ft3
lb
3,638 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
127 mph
0-62 mph
9.4 seconds
0-60 mph
9.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
18.47 lb/hp
Power
197 hp
Torque
211 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
17.4 mpg
Total Range
376 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3.5 Liter
213.5 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
197 hp @ 5,800 RPM
200 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
211 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
286 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v 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
M116 E35
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.622 x 2.591 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.4:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.92 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
25 hp
Cylinder Volume
26.7 in3
BMEP
149 PSI
10.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
185 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
3,638 lbs
Gross Weight
4,674 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,036 lbs
Length
193.1 in
Width
72.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Front Track
58.3 in
Rear Track
58.5 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.8

Performance Rating2
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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