Mercedes-Benz 280 S 1968 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz 280 S |
| Year: | 1968 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2744 ccm |
| Max power: | 162.2 PS (120 kW) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 225 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 9:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 86 x 78.8 mm (3.4 x 3.1 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1007 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 4920 litres (1300 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front tire dimensions: | 185H14 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 185H14 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1610 kg (3549.4 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4970 mm (195.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1870 mm (73.6 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2870 mm (113 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 95 litres (25.1 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |





















