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Specs of Mercedes-Benz W108 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic /1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W108 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1967 - 1972/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W108?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W108 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic?
12.3 l/100 km
19.1 US mpg
23 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
How fast is 1967 W108 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic?
180 km/h | 112 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.5 sec
0-60 mph: 11.9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1967 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic?
140 Hp, 224 Nm
165 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1967 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic?
2.8 l
2778 cm3
169.52 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1967 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1967 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?
4900 mm
192.91 in.
What is the width of 1967 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?
1810 mm
71.26 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1967 Mercedes-Benz W108 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic?
1470 kg
3241 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1967 Mercedes-Benz W108 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic?
1970 kg
4343 lbs.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1967 Mercedes-Benz W108 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
280 S (140 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
November, 1967 year
End of production
September, 1972 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12.3 l/100 km 19.1 US mpg
23 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
11.9 sec
Maximum speed
180 km/h 112 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
10.5 kg/Hp, 95.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.6 kg/Nm, 152.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
140 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
50.4 Hp/l
Torque
224 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 165 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 130 V 28 / 130.920
Engine displacement
2778 cm3 169.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86.51 mm 3.41 in.
Piston Stroke
78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10.8 l 11.41 US qt | 9.5 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1470 kg 3241 lbs.
Max. weight
1970 kg 4343 lbs.
Max load
500 kg 1102 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4900 mm 192.91 in.
Width
1810 mm 71.26 in.
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase
2750 mm 108.27 in.
Front track
1482 mm 58.35 in.
Rear (Back) track
1485 mm 58.46 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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
Wheel rims size
6J x 14