1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 Specifications

Specifications

1968 1969 1970 1971 1972

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1965 - 1972
Price :	$7,660-$14,500
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg

Engine & Transmission

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

Production Figures

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

Dimension(s)

280 SE Sedan

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Chassis # 11102612001741

Chassis # 11102610000079
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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

Chassis # 11102612002381
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Chassis # 111.027.12.003254
Engine # 16.980.12.002824
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Exterior
Price :	$8,490
Weight :	3295 lbs \| 1494.587 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$7,660
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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

Chassis # 111-026-12-001634
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Chassis # 111.026.12.000001
Engine # 116.980.12.000003
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Chassis # 111.026.12.001787
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Chassis # 111.026.12.001918
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Chassis # 111026.12.003702
Engine # 1309 2012-019757
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Chassis # 111.026.12.002281
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Chassis # 111026.12.003665
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Chassis # 111026.12.002322
Engine # 116980.12.002033
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Chassis # 111.026.12.004428
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Chassis # 111.026.12.002445
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Chassis # 111.026.12.002172
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Exterior
Price :	$13,760
Weight :	3690 lbs \| 1673.756 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Chassis # 110271201432
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Chassis # 11102712003798
Engine # 115980-12-003055
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Chassis # 11102712001242
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Chassis # 11102712000808
Engine # 116980-12-000656
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Chassis # 11102712003278
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Chassis # 11102712001432
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Chassis # 111.027.12003482
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Chassis # 111.027.12.002320
Engine # 116.980.12.001991
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Chassis # 111.027.120.03214
Engine # 116.080.120.02641
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Chassis # 111.027.12.001965
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Chassis # 111027.12.003741
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Chassis # 111.027.12.002687
Engine # 118.980.12.002396
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Chassis # 111.027.12.002841
Engine # 118.980.12.002543
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Chassis # 111.027.12.001202
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Chassis # 111027.12.004323
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Chassis # 111.027.12.004154
Engine # 116.980.12.004501
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Chassis # 111.027.12.001038
Engine # 116.980.12.000836
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Chassis # 111027.12.004198
Engine # 1169800.12.004956
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Chassis # 111-027-12-003785
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Chassis # 111.027.12.003444
Engine # 116.980-12-003049
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Chassis # 111.027.12.002151
Engine # 116.980.12.001878
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Chassis # 111.027.12.002577
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Chassis # 11107.12.004058
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Chassis # 111.027.12.001412
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Chassis # 111.027.12.001042
Engine # 116.980.12.000737
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Chassis # 111.027.12.002696
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Chassis # 111.027.12.003777
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Exterior
Price :	$14,500
Weight :	3690 lbs \| 1673.756 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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
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

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 FAQs (show)

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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.

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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.