Mercedes-Benz 280 SE w108 - predecessor of the S-class by Paul Bracq
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In August 1965, another generation of top-class models was presented with the Types 250 S, 250 SE and 300 SE, which succeeded the fintail types 220 Sb, 220 SEb and 300 SE. What all three models had in common was its body, which had been designed by Paul Bracq. Its main charm was the simplicity of form, which avoided all fashionable detail, and its restrained elegance, which even today, kept its timeless essence. From a technical point of view, all models closely corresponded to their predecessors. Apart from the new body, there were new two 2.5-liter engines, which had been developed from the 2.2-liter aggregatens by reboring them and by increasing the stroke of the piston. In the injection engine version, a six-piston pump was used instead of the two-piston pump. In contrast to its predecessor, the new 300 SE was no longer fitted with air suspension. Like the two 2.5-liter models, however, it had a hydropneumatic compensating spring at the rear axle instead of the former coil spring which maintained the level of the body at a constant level, irrespective of loads.
Production of the models 250 SE and 300 SE was stopped at the beginn of 1968; as their successors in January 1968 the Types 280 S and 280 SE were presented; they were distinguished from their predecessors only by a different engine and other equipment details. The new 2.8-liter 6-cylinder engine delivered 140 hp in its carburettor version and 160 hp with fuel injection. A more powerful version of the injection engine with 170 hp was not only built into the 280 SL, but from January 1968 into the 300 SEL, too, where it replaced the former 3.0-liter light-alloy engine.
In Autumn 1969, the 300 SEL with 2.8-liter six-cylinder engine was replaced by the 300 SEL 3.5, which was powered by a completely new "small" V8-engine with 3.5 liter cubic capacity and 200 hp. From March 1971 this new engine were also used in the 280 SE 3.5 and 280 SEL 3.5 models, which had conventional steel-spring suspension. The 280 SE with six-cylinder engine was still available, whereas the 280 SEL was taken out of the sales programme to make room for the eight-cylinder model. Parallel to the 3.5-liter V8-engine, a more powerful version with a cubic capacity of 4.5 liters was produced exclusively for the American market. From May 1971 export models 280 SE 4.5, 280 SEL 4.5 and 300 SEL 4.5 were available with this type of engine.
Production of the very successful W 108/109 series ended in September 1972. It was succeeded by the 116 series S-Class models.
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In my opinion one of the classiest body styles of Mercedes sedans ever made .
@diomedesrosaspon3154
8 ай бұрын
De acuerdo
What a great looking car - and a lovely drive ...
The most gorgeous Mercedes ever made!
I own one of these cars, they are great. I am in love with it sinds i was a twelf year old boy in 1966 and i still think its the best car a had. I Will keep it until my last Day.l
J'avais cette 280SE de 1967. Peut-être la plus belle de toutes. La ligne est sans artifices et parfaitement équilibrée. L'intérieur très large et lumineux. Les phares verticaux étaient une création magistrale. Seule une Facel-Vega pouvait rivaliser. Et cette étoile à la proue du capot donnait une sensation jamais égalée.
" Your demand on comfort,..insistence on performance..and dependance reliability!" Love this car.
even people were good-looking and a delight to look at in those days.
Stunningly beautiful cars. Nothing but the best.
Best ever sedan in the world ❤️❤️❤️
Very good, nicely engineered cars. I had one and the driving experience is superb.
THIS MODEL is the most gorgeous car ever made.... Mercedes is the QUEEN!
Watch your hand Herr Schmitt!
Very nice! Thanks for posting!
I'v owned 3of them wonderful cars, i still have a nardi OE steering wheel for them
there are a beautiful car
Wunderbarr
Very good car.
This trailer should win all the oscars
@dankwartdenkhardt5714
5 ай бұрын
Music is a bit dull but the film is very nice indeed.
My favorit brand, Mercedes-Benz das beste Oder nichts!!! But my favorit serie is The w114 115 But this Mercedes-Benz w108 109 is The great w114 115 and The starter from serie w114 115 Mercedes-Benz ICH LIEBE SIE!!!!!.
Loving the car obviously... not sure about the drivers driving ability tho!
Wow look at that, no seatbelts, airbags, speed bumps or speed cameras. And look, they didn’t kill themselves, other people or the planet. Amazing! Look how enjoyable motoring used to be before the bureaucracy got involved. And no, I’m NOT a Brexiteer, just a nostalgic old bloke. Progress - it’s all relative I suppose (said Albert Einstein).
Nice soundtrack. What is it?
@rigsiebear
2 жыл бұрын
The music is called Local Forecast by Kevin Macleod. Catchy tune.
W108 /109 the predecessor of the S-class? How else to name? Ponton 2, or 3? We bought our W108 / 109 new in 1970, its name was then S-Class and nothing else (still have that S-Class ) !
Can u tell me everyone which is the bright metallic silver paint code or name please? S O S
@OldBenzClub
3 жыл бұрын
744
@christopherpintacsi6757
3 жыл бұрын
@@OldBenzClub thanks. This is the original 280Se paint code?
@OldBenzClub
3 жыл бұрын
For w108 - 180 Silver Grey metallic
some of the above info are incorrect
We used to have stunning cars and sexy chicks, now we have COVID-19!!! WTF?
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