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1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 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 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?15 l/100 km
15.68 US mpg
18.83 UK mpg
6.67 km/l
How fast is the car, 1971 W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?200 km/h | 124.27 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
0-60 mph: 9.6 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1971 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?198 Hp, 358 Nm
264.05 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1971 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?4.5 l
4520 cm3
275.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL Sedan 1971 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?5000 mm
196.85 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?1810 mm
71.26 in.
What is the curb weight, 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?1705 kg
3758.88 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?2168 kg
4779.62 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic 1971, 1972 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W108
Generation W108 SEL
Modification (Engine) 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic
Start of production May, 1971 year
End of production November, 1972 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 15 l/100 km 15.68 US mpg
18.83 UK mpg
6.67 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.6 sec
Maximum speed 200 km/h 124.27 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.6 kg/Hp, 116.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.8 kg/Nm, 210 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 198 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre 43.8 Hp/l
Torque 358 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 264.05 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 117 E 45 / 117.984
Engine displacement 4520 cm3 275.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 84.99 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio 8
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1705 kg 3758.88 lbs.
Max. weight 2168 kg 4779.62 lbs.
Max load 463 kg 1020.74 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 3 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