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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1970, 1971, 1972

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?13 l/100 km
18.09 US mpg
21.73 UK mpg
7.69 km/l
How fast is the car, 1970 W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?205 km/h | 127.38 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8.9 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1970 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?200 Hp, 286 Nm
210.94 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1970 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?3.5 l
3499 cm3
213.52 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL Sedan 1970 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1970 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?5000 mm
196.85 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1970 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?1810 mm
71.26 in.
What is the curb weight, 1970 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?1585 kg
3494.33 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1970 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?2085 kg
4596.64 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1970 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic 1970, 1971, 1972 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W108
Generation W108 SEL
Modification (Engine) 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic
Start of production July, 1970 year
End of production August, 1972 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg
21.73 UK mpg
7.69 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.9 sec
Maximum speed 205 km/h 127.38 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.9 kg/Hp, 126.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.5 kg/Nm, 180.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 200 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 57.2 Hp/l
Torque 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 210.94 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 116 E 35 / 116.980
Engine displacement 3499 cm3 213.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 65.8 mm 2.59 in.
Compression ratio 9.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 13.2 l 13.95 US qt | 11.61 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1585 kg 3494.33 lbs.
Max. weight 2085 kg 4596.64 lbs.
Max load 500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5000 mm 196.85 in.
Width 1810 mm 71.26 in.
Height 1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase 2850 mm 112.2 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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rims size6J x 14