E 280 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 112 E 28 / 112.921
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
6 / 90° V; light-alloy block
Bore x Stroke:
89.9 x 73.5 mm
Total displacement:
2799 cc
Compression ratio:
10.0
Rated output:
150 kW / 204 hp at 5700 rpm
Rated torque:
270 Nm at 3000 - 5000 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
2 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
Camshaft drive:
double roller chain
Fuel system:
microprocessor controlled injection system with hot-film air mass sensor (Bosch ME engine management)
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
behind the rear axle / 70 l

Frame design:
steel unit body
Front-wheel suspension:
double wishbone
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 absorbers
Steering:
rack-and-pinion power steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system, from 03.1997 with Brake Assist; 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:
7 1/2 J x 16 H 2
Tires:
225/55 R 16 99 H reinforced
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
divided cardan shaft

Wheelbase:
3570 mm
Front / rear track:
1536 / 1540 mm
Length:
5576 mm
Width:
1799 mm
Kerb weight:
1455 kg
by Guideline:
chassis with partial body, tank full, not including spare wheel and tool kit
Gross weight:
2600 kg

Units produced:
a total of 576 (since 03.1997)
Prices:
06.1999: DM 73,660.00
01.2001: EUR 38,628.00 (DM 75,549.80)
01.2002: EUR 39,324.00