Type
2+2 FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2650 mm 104.3 in
Track: Front
1420 mm 55.9 in
Track: Rear
1600 mm 63 in
Length
4600 mm 181.1 in
Width
1900 mm 74.8 in
Height
1160 mm 45.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.74
Kerb weight
1400 kg 3086 lb
Bore
107.00 mm
Cylinders
V-8
Displacement
6.8 litre6834 cc(417.036 cu in)
Compression ratio
8.80:1
Fuel system
Bo K-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power
285.9 PS (282.0 bhp) (210.3 kW)@ 4250 rpm
Specific output
41.3 bhp/litre0.68 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
550.0 Nm (406 ft?�·lb) (56.1 kgm)@ 3000 rpm
bmep
1011.3 kPa (146.7 psi)
Specific torque
80.48 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz
Code
M 100 E 69 / 100.985
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.13
Unitary capacity
854.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Top speed
240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight
201.43 bhp/ton
Engine location
Mid
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front
Transmission
5M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
2.65
RAC rating
56.8
year
1974