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1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp)?12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
How fast is the car, 1973 /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp)?200 km/h | 124.27 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.9 sec
0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 280 E (185 Hp)?185 Hp, 238 Nm
175.54 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 280 E (185 Hp)?2.7 l
2746 cm3
167.57 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 E (185 Hp)?6, Rotary (Wankel)
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) Sedan 1973 280 E (185 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan?4680 mm
184.25 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan?1770 mm
69.69 in.
What is the curb weight, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp)?1455 kg
3207.73 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp)?1975 kg
4354.13 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model /8
Generation /8 (W114, facelift 1973)
Modification (Engine) 280 E (185 Hp)
Start of production August, 1973 year
End of production September, 1976 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.4 sec
Maximum speed 200 km/h 124.27 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.9 kg/Hp, 127.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 67.4 Hp/l
Torque 238 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 175.54 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 110 E 28 / 110.981
Engine displacement 2746 cm3 167.57 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Rotary (Wankel)
Cylinder Bore 86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1455 kg 3207.73 lbs.
Max. weight 1975 kg 4354.13 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 78 l 20.61 US gal | 17.16 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4680 mm 184.25 in.
Width 1770 mm 69.69 in.
Height 1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase 2750 mm 108.27 in.
Front track 1448 mm 57.01 in.
Rear (Back) track 1440 mm 56.69 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14