Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
In November 1968, at Hockenheim, the international press was invited to the unveiling of the Mercedes-Benz “Stroke-Eight” coupe, Types 250 C, and 280 CE.
The basic technical concept, as well as the design of the new models, was mainly derived from the saloons. Concerning chassis, power unit, and framework, the coupés closely resembled the 250 Type saloon, and up to the A-pillar, even the body of the two versions was identical. It was somehow different than the four-door sedan on which the car was based. It had a lowered greenhouse, longer doors, and no B-pillar.
The design was signed by Paul Braq, who was responsible for more formidable Mercedes-Benz cars. For that model, the headlights were vertical and the taillights were horizontal. It featured a big, chromed grille in the middle. The engine bay was ready to receive the inline-six unit, in a rear-set position to enhance the road-holding and mass distribution.
In the beginning, the car was available with two versions of the 2.5-liter engine, one with carburetor and the other with the newly developed Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection system. It was the first electronic injection system installed on a Mercedes-Benz. Later on, the 2.5-liter unit was replaced with the more powerful 2.8-liter, which offered up to 185 hp, with the help of the injection system.
ENGINE SPECS - 250 C 4MT RWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2497 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 5400 RPM 130 HP @ 5400 RPM 129 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 200 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185 HR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.5 in (4686 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.8/56.7 in (1,443/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3001 lbs (1361 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 250 CE 4MT RWD (152 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2497 cm3 |
Power: | 112 KW @ 5600 RPM 152 HP @ 5600 RPM 150 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 174 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 236 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185 HR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.5 in (4686 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.8/56.7 in (1,443/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2998 lbs (1360 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 280 C 4MT RWD (158 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2746 cm3 |
Power: | 116 KW @ 5500 RPM 158 HP @ 5500 RPM 156 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 223 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185 HR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.5 in (4686 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.8/56.7 in (1,443/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3145 lbs (1427 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 280 CE 4MT RWD (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2746 cm3 |
Power: | 136 KW @ 5800 RPM 185 HP @ 5800 RPM 182 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 240 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185 HR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.5 in (4686 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 55 in (1397 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.8/56.7 in (1,443/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3325 lbs (1508 kg) |