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The 280S, 280SE and 280SEL

108 Speedometer
1971 Mercedes Benz 280S euro

The 280 Line

With a 2.8L (2778 ccm), Cast-Iron m130 Inline 6-Cylinder engine with a single overhead cam, the m130 came in both twin carb (280S) and mechanically fuel-injected (280SE and 280SEL) versions. For information about the V8 models, visit the 3.5 and 4.5 pages.

The Numbers

- Built from 1967 to 1972, Model detail listed below.

The 280S
chassis 108.016
93,666 built
140 HP M130.920
0-100km/h in 12.0s

- Dual carb 2.8L m130 with SOHC, vented front disc brakes starting on chassis 75176, and rear disc brakes.

The 280SE
chassis 108.018
91,051 built
160 HP M130.980
0-100km/h in 10.5s

- Mechanically fuel-injected 2.8L m130 with SOHC, vented front disc brakes starting on chassis 81819, and rear disc brakes.

The 280SEL
chassis 108.019
8,250 built
160 HP M130.980
0-100km/h in 10.5s

- Mechanically fuel-injected 2.8L m130 with SOHC, vented front disc brakes, and rear disc brakes. The SEL featured an extra 4" of rear legroom (and a 4" longer wheelbase).

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