These are standard specifications for the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody with auxiliary front frame |
Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1972 |
Price : | $6,560-$11,930 |
Weight : | 3635 lbs | 1648.808 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | |
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Displacement : | 2778 cc | 169.5 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
Power : | 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5750 RPM |
Torque : | 193 Ft-Lbs (262 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
Compression : | 9.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 7 |
V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type | |
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Displacement : | 3499 cc | 213.5 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
Power : | 230 HP (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 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
Bosch electronic port fuel injection |
4 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1970 : | 280,419 |
280 SE Production (1965-1972) : | 96,238 |
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE | |
Cabriolet 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,390 |
Dimension(s)
Cabriolet
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Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 192.9 in | 4900 mm. |
Width : | 72.6 in | 1844 mm. |
Height : | 55.9 in | 1420 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 112.2 in | 2850 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.4 in | 1483 mm. |
Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Coupe
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Price : | $11,110 |
Weight : | 3450 lbs | 1564.894 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 192.9 in | 4900 mm. |
Width : | 72.6 in | 1844 mm. |
Height : | 55.9 in | 1420 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 108.3 in | 2751 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.4 in | 1483 mm. |
Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Sedan
Price : | $6,560 |
Weight : | 3340 lbs | 1514.999 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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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. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Unequal-length A-arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Single low-pivot swing axles with coil springs and anti-roll bar |
Steering | |
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Recirculating Ball |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 7.35x14 |
1970 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE has wheelbase sizes of 108.30 and 112.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE has a length of 192.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE has width of 71.30 and 72.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE cost when new?A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE cost approximately $6,560 to $11,930 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE have? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE had 7.35x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1970? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 280,419 automobiles in 1970.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 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE have? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2778 cc | 169.5 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5750 RPM and 193 Ft-Lbs (262 NM) @ 4500 RPM V 8Vee-Type (3499 cc | 213.5 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 6050 RPM and 231 Ft-Lbs (313 NM) @ 4200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE have? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE has wheelbase sizes of 108.30 and 112.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE has a length of 192.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE has width of 71.30 and 72.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE cost when new?A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE cost approximately $6,560 to $11,930 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE have? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE had 7.35x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1970? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 280,419 automobiles in 1970.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 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE have? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2778 cc | 169.5 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5750 RPM and 193 Ft-Lbs (262 NM) @ 4500 RPMMercedes-Benz
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