280 S
  • Design name
    W 126 V 28
  • Type
    126.021
  • Production period
    04.1979 / 12.1979 - 11.1985
  • Note on production period
    production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke petrol
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 110 V 28 / 110.924; from 10.1981: 110.926
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    6 / in-line
  • Bore x Stroke
    86.0 x 78.8 mm
  • Total displacement
    2746 cc (tax classification: 2717 cc)
  • Compression ratio
    9.0
  • Rated output
    156 hp / 115 kW at 5500 rpm
  • Rated torque
    223 Nm at 4000 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
  • Valve operation
    2 overhead camshafts
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    1 Solex 4 A dual compound downdraught carburettor
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    above the rear axle / 90 l
  • Frame design
    steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    double wishbone
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    semi-trailing arm axle (hydropneumatic level control optional)
  • Front springs
    coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Steering
    recirculating-ball power steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, antilock system optional; disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    sheet-steel wheels (light-alloy wheels optional)
  • Wheel rims
    6 J 14 x H 2
  • Tires
    195/70 HR 14 90 H
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    dry single-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.98; II. 2.29; III. 1.45; IV. 1.0; R. 3.74
  • Final drive ratio
    3.46
  • Maximum speed
    200 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    10.1 s
  • Fuel consumption
    8.9 / 11.1 / 16.9 l; from 10.1981: 8.9 / 10.9 / 14.5 l
  • by Guideline
    80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
  • Gearing
    5-speed manual transmission
  • Availibility
    optional (from 10.1981)
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    dry single-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.82; II. 2.20; III. 1.40; IV. 1.0; V. 0.81; R. 3.71
  • Final drive ratio
    3.46
  • Maximum speed
    200 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    10.1 s
  • Fuel consumption
    8.0 / 9.9 / 14.5 l
  • by Guideline
    80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
  • Gearing
    4-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    optional
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.68; II. 2.41; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; R. 5.14
  • Final drive ratio
    3.46
  • Maximum speed
    195 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    11.8 s
  • Fuel consumption
    9.2 / 11.6 / 16.4 l; from 10.1981: 9.2 / 11.5 / 14.3 l
  • by Guideline
    80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
  • Wheelbase
    2930 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1545 / 1517 mm
  • Length
    4995 mm
  • Width
    1820 mm
  • Height
    1430 mm
  • Kerb weight
    1560 kg
  • by Guideline
    DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
  • Gross weight
    2080 kg
  • Units produced
    42,996
  • Prices
    09.1979: DM 35,877.50
    03.1980: DM 37,290.00
    08.1980: DM 37,990.60
    07.1981: DM 39.290,10
    09.1981: DM 39,437.00
    01.1982: DM 40,510.50
    07.1982: DM 41,776.10
    09.1982: DM 42.262,00
    07.1983: DM 42,636.00
    08.1983: DM 43,890.00
    01.1984: DM 45,030.00
    09.1984: DM 46,341.00
    04.1985: DM 47,743.20
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