- Passenger Cars
- Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars, since 1946
- S-Class Saloons and predecessors
- Types 250 S - 300 SEL 6.3 (108, 109 series), 1965 - 1972
- 280 SEL 3.5 (special protection version) / W 108 E 35/1, 1971 - 1972
280 SEL 3.5 (special protection version)
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- Design name: W 108 E 35/1
- Type: 108.058
- Production period: 05.1971 - 08.1972
- Combustion principle: four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: M 116 E 35 / 116.980
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 8 / 90° V
- Bore x Stroke: 92 x 65.8 mm
- Total displacement: 3499 cc (tax classification: 3459 cc)
- Compression ratio: 9.5
- Rated output: 200 hp at 5800 rpm
- Rated torque: 29.2 mkg at 4000 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
- Valve operation: 1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
- Camshaft drive: double roller chain
- Fuel system: manifold injection, electronically controlled (Bosch D-Jetronic)
- Fuel tank: position / capacity: in the rear / 82 l
- Frame design: floor assembly / steel unit body
- Front-wheel suspension: double wishbone
- Rear-wheel suspension: single-joint swing axle with hydropneumatic compensating spring and level control
- Front springs: coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension, torsion bar stabiliser
- Rear springs: coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension
- Shock absorber front/rear: telescopic shock absorbers
- Steering: recirculating-ball power steering
- Brake system (foot brake): hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, acting on front- and rear wheels; four-wheel disc brakes
- Parking brake (hand brake): mechanical, acting on rear wheels
- Wheels: sheet-steel disc wheels
- Wheel rims: drop center rim 6 1/2 J x 14 HB
- Tires: 205/70 VR 14
- 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. 3.96; II. 2.34; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; R. 3.72
- Final drive ratio: 3.46
- Gearing: 4-speed automatic transmission
- Availibility: optional
- Shifting: steering-column selector
- Clutch: hydraulic clutch
- Transmission type: planetary gear system
- Gear ratios: I. 3.98; II. 2.39; III. 1.46; IV. 1.0; R. 5.47
- Final drive ratio: 3.46
- Wheelbase: 2850 mm
- Front / rear track: 1482 / 1485 mm
- Length: 5000 mm
- Width: 1810 mm
- Height: 1440 mm
- Kerb weight: depending on the extent of the special protection equipment
- Gross weight: depending on the extent of the special protection equipment
- Units produced: 28
- Prices: no list price