![1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe W111 (Automatic / 4 Gears) RWD [1961-1971]](https://i0.wp.com/i0.wp.com/autogalactic.al/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/abc-bbad91982e409b5d42e588a996ff6fa10d6e26e9.webp?fit=1920%2C1440&ssl=1&resize=360,270)
The automatic version of the November 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe represented the pinnacle of luxury and power for the W111 series on the European market. This model is powered by the modern M116 E35 engine, a 3499 cm3 V8 Gasoline engine with Bosch D-Jetronic electronic injection, which produces 200 hp / 197 HP / 147 kW at 5800 rpm and a 287 Nm torque at 4000 rpm. Equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission, this Grand Tourer reaches 0-100 km/h in 9.4 seconds and a top speed of 205 km/h . With a length of 4905 mm and the “Flachkühler” style (low grille), this B-cup combines the high performance of the new V8 engine with the maximum comfort offered by the classic Mercedes-Benz chassis.