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The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE represents the injectable variant of the prestigious S-Class W116 series, which offered an excellent balance between performance and German engineering. This model is powered by the legendary M110 engine, a 2.8-liter (2746 cm3) DOHC unit with two bump axles, equipped with the Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical injection system. It produces 177 PS / 174 hp / 130 kW at 6000 engine rpm and a torque of 233 Nm . Unlike the 280 S with the carburetor, the SE version offered more power and more regular operation of the engine. Equipped with 4-speed manual transmission , this sedan reaches a top speed of 200 km/h and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds , remaining one of the safest and most advanced cars of the 70s.