Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
In August 1969, a final model was added, the 280 SE 3.5, the first post-war Mercedes coupe with more than 3 liters. The car was equipped with the brand-new M116 3499 cc V8. It produced 200 hp (150 kW) at 5800 rpm and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph) (205 km/h (127 mph) with automatic transmission) and a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 9,5 seconds (11,5 for the automatic transmission). As one of the many changes to modernize the aging design, a lower, wider grille was fitted, and the facelifted model is often referred to by the Germans as the "Flachkühler" (flat cooler). The new grille was not a side effect of enlarging the engine compartment to accommodate the V8, despite popular belief. The front and rear bumpers were also modified by the addition of rubber protective strips; the rear lenses changed to a flatter, cleaner design. This change was implemented across the standard 280 SE. As the top model in its range, the 280 SE 3.
In August 1969 a final model was added, the 280 SE 3.5, the first post-war Mercedes coupe with more than 3 liters. The car was equipped with the brand new M116 3499 cc V8. It produced 200 PS (150 kW) at 5800 rpm and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph) (205 km/h (127 mph) with automatic transmission) and a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) at 9,5 .11,5 seconds (8 for the automatic transmission). As one of several changes to modernize the outdated design, a lower, wider grille was fitted and the facelifted model is often referred to by the Germans as the "flachkühler". The new grille was not a side effect of the engine enlargement. compartment to house the V280, despite popular belief. The front and rear bumpers were also modified by adding rubber bumper strips; the rear lenses changed to a flatter, cleaner design. This change was made to the standard 280 SE. As the top model in its range, the 3.5 SE 112 is seen as an ideological successor to the W300 XNUMX SE.
The car presented here is a perfect convertible that was delivered in Germany and has had only 2 owners, this is very special! The car is also equipped with an automatic gearbox, electric windows all around, an original leather upholstery, a new Becker radio, air conditioning and an electric antenna. Furthermore, the car looks like new under the hood and this is because it has always been worked on very professionally by Gert Jansen, among others. All kinds of invoices are available for this. It goes without saying that this beautiful 8 cylinder runs completely tadellos and everything works as it should.
It is a very chic convertible for someone who is looking for the best.