Mercedes-Benz - /8 (W114)-280 (160 Hp)

Mercedes-Benz - /8 (W114)

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 10:24 p.m.

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Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	/8
Generation	/8 (W114)
Modification	280 (160 Hp)
Start Of Production	October, 1971
End Of Production	August, 1973

Performance

The car specs indicate a high-performance vehicle with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.6 seconds and a top speed of 190 km/h (118.06 mph).

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	10.6 sec
Max Speed	190 km/h 118.06 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car is a Sedan model /8 with a length of 4680 mm (184.25 in.), width of 1770 mm (69.69 in.), and height of 1440 mm (56.69 in.). It has a wheelbase of 2750 mm (108.27 in.), front track of 1448 mm (57.01 in.), and rear track of 1440 mm (56.69 in.). It can accommodate up to 5 people with 4 doors.

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Rating
Body Type	Sedan
Seats	5
Doors	4
Length	4680 mm 184.25 in.
Width	1770 mm 69.69 in.
Height	1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase	2750 mm 108.27 in.
Front Track	1448 mm 57.01 in.
Rear Track	1440 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.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined	12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg 8 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The car is equipped with an internal combustion engine, producing 160 Hp and 226 Nm of torque. The 2.7L, 6-cylinder engine features a DOHC valvetrain and a carburettor fuel system, mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, driving the rear wheels. The suspension consists of double wishbone at the front and trailing arm at the rear.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	160 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre	58.3 Hp/l
Torque	226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 166.69 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code	M 110 V 28 / 110.921
Engine Displacement	2746 cm3 167.57 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke	78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression Ratio	9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Carburettor
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	DOHC
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension	Double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Trailing arm

Brakes

The car features a powerful braking system with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. The steering system is designed for precision and control, with a cone worm and recirculation balls. The wheels are 5.5J x 14 in size, providing a comfortable ride and good handling. Overall, this car is well-equipped for both daily driving and spirited performance.

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Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Steering Type	Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel Rims Size	Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14

Weight & Capacity

The car in question is a /8 model with a weight-to-power ratio of 9.1 kg/Hp (110 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.4 kg/Nm (155.3 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight of the vehicle is 1455 kg (3207.73 lbs.) and its maximum weight is 1975 kg (4354.13 lbs.), giving it a maximum load capacity of 520 kg (1146.4 lbs.). The car has a fuel tank capacity of 78 l (20.61 US gal | 17.16 UK gal).

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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	9.1 kg/Hp, 110 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	6.4 kg/Nm, 155.3 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1455 kg 3207.73 lbs.
Max Weight	1975 kg 4354.13 lbs.
Max Load	520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity	78 l 20.61 US gal \| 17.16 UK gal