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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
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
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
V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type
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
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic

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

Cabriolet

Cabriolet
Chassis # 1102512004379
Cabriolet
Chassis # 11102512004204
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Cabriolet
Chassis # 11102512004032
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Cabriolet
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Cabriolet
Chassis # 111.027.12.000963
Engine # 116.980.12.000785
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Cabriolet
Chassis # 111.027.12.000758
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Cabriolet
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Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
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

Coupe
Coupe
Chassis # 111026.12.001918
Engine # 116980.12.001680
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Coupe
Chassis # 111.026.12.000148
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Coupe
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Price : $11,110
Weight : 3450 lbs | 1564.894 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
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
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-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

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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 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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