| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | /8 |
| Generation | /8 (W114, facelift 1973) |
| Type (Engine) | 280 E (185 Hp) |
| Start of production | August, 1973 year |
| End of production | September, 1976 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg 8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 9.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 9.9 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 |
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| 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 brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp)? | 12.5 l/100 km 18.8 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 |
