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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1965 - 1972
Price : $7,660-$14,500
Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
Inline 6
Displacement : 2778 cc | 169.5 cu in. | 2.8 L.
Power : 157 BHP (115.552 KW) @ 5400 RPM
Torque :181 Ft-Lbs (245 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Stroke : 3.1 in | 79 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 7
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Inline 6
Displacement : 2746 cc | 167.6 cu in. | 2.7 L.
Power : 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Stroke : 3.1 in | 79 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 7
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type
Displacement : 3499 cc | 213.5 cu in. | 3.5 L.
Power : 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 6050 RPM
Torque :231 Ft-Lbs (313 NM) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 2.6 in | 66 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Bosch electronic port fuel injection
Transmission:
4 Automatic Floor shift , 4 Manual

Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1971 : 284,230
280 SE Production (1965-1972) : 96,238
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280

280 SE Sedan

280 SE Sedan
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280 SE Sedan
280 SE Sedan
Chassis # 11102612001741
280 SE Sedan
Chassis # 11102610000079
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Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 192.9 in | 4900 mm.
Width : 71.3 in | 1811 mm.
Height : 56.7 in | 1440 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.3 in | 2751 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1483 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

280 SE Sedan

280 SE Sedan
Chassis # 11102612002381
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Price : $8,490
Weight : 3295 lbs | 1494.587 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.0 in | 5004 mm.
Width : 71.3 in | 1811 mm.
Height : 55.5 in | 1410 mm.
Wheelbase : 112.2 in | 2850 mm.
Front Track : 58.3 in | 1481 mm.
Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

280S Sedan

Price : $7,660
Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 192.9 in | 4900 mm.
Width : 71.3 in | 1811 mm.
Height : 56.7 in | 1440 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.3 in | 2751 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1483 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

280SE Coupe

280SE Coupe
280SE Coupe
Chassis # 111-026-12-001634
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280SE Coupe
Chassis # 111.026.12.000001
Engine # 116.980.12.000003
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280SE Coupe
Chassis # 111.026.12.001787
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280SE Coupe
Chassis # 111.026.12.001918
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280SE Coupe
Chassis # 111026.12.003702
Engine # 1309 2012-019757
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280SE Coupe
Chassis # 111.026.12.002281
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280SE Coupe
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280SE Coupe
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280SE Coupe
Chassis # 111026.12.003665
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280SE Coupe
Chassis # 111026.12.002322
Engine # 116980.12.002033
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280SE Coupe
Chassis # 111.026.12.004428
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280SE Coupe
Chassis # 111.026.12.002445
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280SE Coupe
Chassis # 111.026.12.002172
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Price : $13,760
Weight : 3690 lbs | 1673.756 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.9 in | 4900 mm.
Width : 71.3 in | 1811 mm.
Height : 56.7 in | 1440 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.3 in | 2751 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1483 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

280SE Convertible

280SE Convertible
Chassis # 110271201432
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280SE Convertible
280SE Convertible
280SE Convertible
Chassis # 11102712003798
Engine # 115980-12-003055
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 11102712001242
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 11102712000808
Engine # 116980-12-000656
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 11102712003278
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 11102712001432
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12003482
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.002320
Engine # 116.980.12.001991
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.120.03214
Engine # 116.080.120.02641
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.001965
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111027.12.003741
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.002687
Engine # 118.980.12.002396
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.002841
Engine # 118.980.12.002543
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280SE Convertible
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.001202
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111027.12.004323
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.004154
Engine # 116.980.12.004501
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.001038
Engine # 116.980.12.000836
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111027.12.004198
Engine # 1169800.12.004956
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111-027-12-003785
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.003444
Engine # 116.980-12-003049
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.002151
Engine # 116.980.12.001878
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280SE Convertible
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.002577
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280SE Convertible
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280SE Convertible
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 11107.12.004058
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.001412
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.001042
Engine # 116.980.12.000737
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280SE Convertible
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.002696
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280SE Convertible
Chassis # 111.027.12.003777
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Price : $14,500
Weight : 3690 lbs | 1673.756 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 192.9 in | 4900 mm.
Width : 71.3 in | 1811 mm.
Height : 56.7 in | 1440 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.3 in | 2751 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1483 mm.
Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

Suspension
Front : Unequal-length A-arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar

Rear : Single low-pivot swing axles with coil springs and anti-sway bar

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.35x14

1971 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $10,600
Avg. Home : $25,250
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.40
Avg. Stamp : $0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280? A: The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 has wheelbase sizes of 108.30 and 112.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280? A: The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 has lengths of 192.90 and 197.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280? A: The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 has a width of 71.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 cost when new?A: The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 cost approximately $7,660 to $14,500 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280? A: The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 was offered as a 280 SE Sedan, 280S Sedan, 280SE Coupe, 280SE Convertible.

Q: What tires did the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 have? A: The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 had 7.35x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1971? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 284,230 automobiles in 1971.

Q: How many 280 SE were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 96,238 examples of the 280 SE from 1965 to 1972.

Q: What engines did the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 have? A: The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2778 cc | 169.5 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 157 BHP (115.552 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 181 Ft-Lbs (245 NM) @ 3800 RPM
  • Inline 6 (2746 cc | 167.6 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 3500 RPM
  • V 8Vee-Type (3499 cc | 213.5 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 6050 RPM and 231 Ft-Lbs (313 NM) @ 4200 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 have? A: The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic Floor shift, 4 speed Manual.

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