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W108 specs

Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE Sedan

118 kW160 PS158 hp1968–1972

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Power
118 kW 160 PS · 158 hp
Displacement
2,778 cm³

The Mercedes-Benz W108 2.8 280 SE uses a 2.8-litre six-cylinder petrol engine rated at 118 kW (160 PS), in sedan form. The W108 2.8 280 SE has rear-wheel drive.

Within the W108 (1965–1972) line-up of 4 versions, it delivers 23% more power than the entry 2.5 250 S (96 kW) and 29 kW less than the 3.5 280 SE (147 kW).

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 4,900 mmLength 16 ft 1 in1,440 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,750 mmWheelbase 9 ft 0 inWidth 1,810 mmWidth 5 ft 11 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement2,778 cm³ 2.8 l · 170 cu in
    Cylinders6
    Power118 kW 160 PS · 158 hp
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years1968–1972
    GenerationW108 (1965–1972)

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