When did the Mercedes 280E win the London Marathon?
One notable achievement was in the 28,200 km (17,500 mi) 1977 London–Sydney Marathon road race, where the 280E won first and second, ahead of the third and fourth place Citroën CX. The standard and optional features are numerous along with a large number of engine and gearbox options.
What kind of headlamp does a Mercedes-Benz 280 use?
The 280, 280 E, and coupé models use large rectangular headlamps with round fog lamps. The headlamp washers and wipers set are optional.
When did Mercedes Benz stop using the M110 engine?
The carburetted version of 2.8-litre M110 engine in the 280 and 280 C was discontinued in 1981 leaving the 250 as the sole carburetted six-cylinder inline engine.
When did Mercedes Benz increase power to 240 D?
In the autumn of 1978, the power output of the 240 D was increased from 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) to 72 PS (53 kW; 71 hp) and of the 280 E from 177PS to 185 PS. In early 1979, the power output rose from 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp) to 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) for the 200 D and from 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) to 88 PS (65 kW; 87 hp) for the 300 D.
One notable achievement was in the 28,200 km (17,500 mi) 1977 London–Sydney Marathon road race, where the 280E won first and second, ahead of the third and fourth place Citroën CX. The standard and optional features are numerous along with a large number of engine and gearbox options.
The 280, 280 E, and coupé models use large rectangular headlamps with round fog lamps. The headlamp washers and wipers set are optional.
In the autumn of 1978, the power output of the 240 D was increased from 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) to 72 PS (53 kW; 71 hp) and of the 280 E from 177PS to 185 PS. In early 1979, the power output rose from 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp) to 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) for the 200 D and from 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) to 88 PS (65 kW; 87 hp) for the 300 D.
Is the Mercedes 280CE a sedan or coupe?
Now most of the sedans are rusted away and the luckier coupés are left so people start noticing these cars again. While the 200 is absolutely dull, the 230 quite modest, the 280 is nothing but boring with a big 6-cylinder twin cam! As you might notice this will be the most biased review ever since I’m reviewing my own car.
Is the Mercedes W123 280CE a good car?
The most biased review ever.. The 280CE model from w123 is one of the most under appreciated classic from Mercedes, maybe because w123 was so common and people didn’t really notice the rarer coupé among the numerous sedans. Now most of the sedans are rusted away and the luckier coupés are left so people start noticing these cars again.
What’s the difference between a 280 and a 200?
While the 200 is absolutely dull, the 230 quite modest, the 280 is nothing but boring with a big 6-cylinder twin cam! As you might notice this will be the most biased review ever since I’m reviewing my own car. Run now if you are looking for objectivity and rationalism!