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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series, 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 : $5,900-$9,965
Weight : 3280 lbs | 1487.783 kg
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
2 carburetors
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
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Bosch electronic port fuel injection
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic

Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1968 : 256,713
280 SE Production (1965-1972) : 96,238
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series

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

Sedan
Price : $6,220
Weight : 3345 lbs | 1517.266 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.

Coupe

Coupe
Chassis # 11102410000518
Auction entries : 1
Price : $9,175
Weight : 3450 lbs | 1564.894 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.

Convertible

Convertible
Chassis # 11102512000274
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Auction entries : 1
Convertible
Convertible
Chassis # 111.025.12.000622
Engine # 130.980.12.005177
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $9,965
Weight : 3630 lbs | 1646.54 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.

Sedan

Sedan
Chassis # 108019-12-006040
Engine # 130980-12-004128
Price : $6,620
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 trailing arms and coil springs

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.35x14

1968 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,822
Avg. Household Income : $7,850
Avg. Home : $14,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.34

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series has a wheelbase size of 108.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series has a length of 192.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series has a width of 71.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series cost when new?A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series cost approximately $5,900 to $9,965 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series have? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series had 7.35x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1968? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 256,713 automobiles in 1968.

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 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series have? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series 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 (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 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series have? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.

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