Mercedes-Benz /8 /8 Coupe (W114, facelift 1973)

Mercedes-Benz - /8 Coupe (W114, facelift 1973)

Details-
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model/8
Generation/8 Coupe (W114, facelift 1973)
Modification280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic
Start Of ProductionAugust, 1973
End Of ProductionJuly, 1976

Performance

The car has a model of /8 and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (or 0 to 62 mph) in 10.8 seconds, with a maximum speed of 195 km/h (121.17 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph10.8 sec
Max Speed195 km/h 121.17 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car is a Coupe body type with 5 seats and 2 doors. It has a length of 4680 mm (184.25 in.), width of 1790 mm (70.47 in.), and height of 1395 mm (54.92 in.). The wheelbase is 2750 mm (108.27 in.), with a front track of 1448 mm (57.01 in.) and rear track of 1440 mm (56.69 in.).

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeCoupe
Seats5
Doors2
Length4680 mm 184.25 in.
Width1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height1395 mm 54.92 in.
Wheelbase2750 mm 108.27 in.
Front Track1448 mm 57.01 in.
Rear Track1440 mm 56.69 in.

Fuel Consumption

The /8 model is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 12.5 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 18.82 US mpg or 22.6 UK mpg.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg 8 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Mercedes-Benz 280E is a rear-wheel drive sedan with a 2.8L inline-6 engine producing 185 horsepower and 238 Nm of torque. It features a 4-speed automatic transmission and a double wishbone front suspension and trailing arm rear suspension.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre67.4 Hp/l
Torque238 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 175.54 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeM 110 E 28 / 110.981
Engine Displacement2746 cm3 167.57 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression Ratio9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, automatic transmission
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone
Rear SuspensionTrailing arm

Brakes

The car is a /8 model with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. The steering type is a Cone worm with recirculation balls. The wheel rim sizes for both the front and rear wheels are 6J x 14.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDisc
Steering TypeCone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel Rims SizeFront wheel rims: 6J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14

Weight & Capacity

The specs indicate a car with a weight-to-power ratio of 7.9 kg/Hp and 127.1 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.1 kg/Nm and 163.6 Nm/tonne. The kerb weight is 1455 kg, with a maximum weight of 1975 kg and a maximum load of 520 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 78 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio7.9 kg/Hp, 127.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio6.1 kg/Nm, 163.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1455 kg 3207.73 lbs.
Max Weight1975 kg 4354.13 lbs.
Max Load520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity78 l 20.61 US gal | 17.16 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - /8 Coupe (W114, facelift 1973)

The car has 5 seats.

The body type of the car is Coupe.

The length of the car is 4680 mm (184.25 in.).

The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.8 seconds.

The maximum speed of the car is 195 km/h (121.17 mph).

The car can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 10.8 seconds.

Petrol (Gasoline)

12.5 liters per 100 kilometers

18.82 US mpg

The Mercedes-Benz 280E has an internal combustion engine.

The Mercedes-Benz 280E has a 4-speed automatic transmission.

The Mercedes-Benz 280E is a rear-wheel drive vehicle.

The car has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.

The steering type of the car is a Cone worm with recirculation balls.

The size of the wheel rims for both the front and rear wheels is 6J x 14.

The /8 is equipped with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six engine with 382 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.

The /8 achieves an estimated 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.

The /8 comes standard with features such as a panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

The weight-to-power ratio is 7.9 kg/Hp and 127.1 Hp/tonne.

The maximum load capacity is 520 kg or 1146.4 lbs.

The fuel tank capacity is 78 liters or 20.61 US gal / 17.16 UK gal.