280 E long-wheelbase chassis

Combustion principle:
four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection and emission control system with closed-loop 3-way catalyst)
Configuration:
front, longitudinal; vertical
Engine type:
M 104 E 28 / 104.942
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
6 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right
Bore x Stroke:
89.9 x 73.5 mm
Total displacement:
2799 cc
Compression ratio:
10.0
Rated output:
197 hp / 145 kW at 5500 rpm
Rated torque:
270 Nm at 3750 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
Valve operation:
2 overhead camshafts (intake camshaft adjustable)
Camshaft drive:
double roller chain
Fuel system:
microprocessor-controlled injection system with hot-film air-mass sensor (HFM)
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
behind the rear axle / 72 l

Frame design:
steel unit body
Front-wheel suspension:
A-arm / shock-absorber strut
Rear-wheel suspension:
multilink suspension with hydropneumatic level control
Front springs:
coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
Rear springs:
coil springs, hydropneumatic spring struts, torsion bar stabiliser
Shock absorber front/rear:
gas-pressure shock absorber struts / gas-pressure shock absorbers
Steering:
recirculating-ball power steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system;~disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
light-alloy wheels
Wheel rims:
6 1/2 J x 15 H 2
Tires:
195/65 R 15 95 T
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
divided cardan shaft

Wheelbase:
3450 mm
Front / rear track:
1476 / 1480 mm
Length:
5415 mm
Width:
1740 mm
Kerb weight:
1385 kg
by Guideline:
chassis with partial body, tank full, not including spare wheel and tool kit
Gross weight:
2420 kg