These are standard specifications for the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , Automatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody with auxiliary front frame |
| Price : | $11,330 |
| Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
4 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1970 : | 280,419 |
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.0 in | 5004 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. |
Handling
| 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 |
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 SEL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL has a wheelbase size of 108.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL has a length of 197.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL has a width of 72.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL cost when new?A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL had a base price of approximately $11,330 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL was a Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL have? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL had 7.35x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1970? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 280,419 automobiles in 1970.Q: What engine did the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL have? A: The engine powering the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL was a 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. Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL have? A: The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, Automatic.