These are standard specifications for the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic , 3 Automatic
Chassis # 11102712003798
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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 : | $9,500-$13,770 |
| Weight : | 3390 lbs | 1537.678 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2778 cc | 169.5 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 5700 RPM |
| Torque : | 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4520 cc | 275.8 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 278 Ft-Lbs (377 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Bosch electronic port fuel injection | |
4 Automatic , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1972 : | 284,230 |
| 280 SE Production (1965-1972) : | 96,238 |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| 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. |
Sedan
| Price : | $10,075 |
| Weight : | 3550 lbs | 1610.253 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 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. |
Sedan
| Price : | $10,635 |
| Weight : | 3770 lbs | 1710.043 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.2 in | 2850 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.4 in | 1483 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Convertible
Chassis # 11102712003798
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| Price : | $13,770 |
| Weight : | 3680 lbs | 1669.22 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| 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. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Unequal-leength 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 |
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series? A: The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series has wheelbase sizes of 108.30 and 112.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series? A: The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series has lengths of 192.90 and 196.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series? A: The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series has a width of 71.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series cost when new?A: The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series cost approximately $9,500 to $13,770 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series? A: The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series was offered as a Convertible, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series have? A: The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series had 7.35x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1972? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 284,230 automobiles in 1972.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 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series have? A: The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2778 cc | 169.5 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4500 RPM V 8Vee-Type (4520 cc | 275.8 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 278 Ft-Lbs (377 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series have? A: The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic, 3 speed Automatic.