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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL Specifications
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis	Steel unibody with auxiliary front frame
Price	$11,330.00
Weight	3100 lbs \| 1406.2 kg

Engine
Engine Configuration	I
Cylinders	6
	Solid valve lifters
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	2778.00 cc \| 169.5 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Valvetrain	OHC
Horsepower	180.00 BHP (132.5 KW) @ 5750.00 RPM
Torque	193.00 Ft-Lbs (261.7 NM) @ 4500.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	17.2 LB / HP
HP / Liter	64.3 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Main Bearings	7
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol

Standard Transmission
Gears	4
Transmission	Manual

Optional Transmission
Transmission	Automatic

Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5
Doors	4
Exterior
Length	197.001 in \| 5003.8 mm.
Width	72.601 in \| 1844.1 mm.
Height	55.901 in \| 1419.9 mm.
Wheelbase	108.301 in \| 2750.8 mm.
Front Track	58.401 in \| 1483.4 mm.
Rear Track	58.501 in \| 1485.9 mm.
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Suspension
Suspension	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
	Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires	7.35x14

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