Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic 1970

General Information

Modification (Engine)

280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1970 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1972 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm

Width

1810 mm

Height

1440 mm

Length

5000 mm

Front track

1482 mm

Wheelbase

2850 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.4 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

7.9 kg/Hp, 126.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 180.4 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13 l

Maximum speed

205 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

500 kg

Kerb Weight

1585 kg

Fuel tank capacity

82 l

Max. weight

2085 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

6J x 14

Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic