1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 3.5 W108 (Manuals / 4 Gears) RWD [1968-1972]

The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 3.5 was one of the most powerful and prestigious limousines of the W108 series, offering the V8 engine on the chassis with elongated wheelbase. This model is powered by the legendary M116 E35 engine, a 3499 cm3 Petrol unit with the advanced Bosch D-Jetronic electronic injection system, which produces 200 hp / 197 hp / 147 kW in 5800 engine rpm and a torque of 286 Nm in 4000 rpm. As it is a W108 variant, it retains the traditional steel spring suspension, which makes it more reliable than the W109 airbag models. Equipped with 4-speed manual gearboxes, this sedan achieves an impressive top speed of 210 km/h and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 9 seconds , being rated as a vehicle with outstanding performance for the time.