300 Mercedes (W108) 280S 3.5ltr. Saloon (1972) PGC 919 K

Mercedes 280SE 3.5 (W108) (1967-72) Engine 3499cc V8 N116 Production 364,699 (all W108 1965-72) Production 280SE 3.5 (1970-72) 11309
Registration Number PGC 919 K (London)

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Introduced the W108 at the 1965 Frankfurt Motor Show, and was designed under the leadership of designer Paul Bracq, the W108 was an evolution of the highly successful W111 produced 1959-1971) that had helped establish higher sales and greater economy of scale for the Mercedes marque.

The most visible change was the departure of the earlier tail fins but the W108 also had a lower body waist line that increased the window area, (the windscreen was 17 percent larger than W111). The cars had a lower ride (a decrease by 60 mm) and wider doors (+15 mm). The result was a visibly new car with a more sleek appearance and an open and spacious interior. The suspension system featured a reinforced rear axle with hydro-pneumatic compensating spring. The car sat on larger wheels (14”) and had disc brakes on front and rear. The W109 was identical to the W108, but featured an extended wheelbase of 115 mm (4.5 in) and self-levelling air suspension.

As the name suggests the 280SE was introduced (1967-72) with a 2800cc S6 engine, but by the late 1960's American full size cars had mainly switched to V* engines and in order to stay competitive in this vital export market Mercedes needed their own V8s The new engines arrived in late 1969. The first was the 200 hp (150 kW) M116 3499 cc V8 with Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection, and was shown fitted to the W109 on the Frankfurt Auto Show. The car was christened the 300SEL 3.5. Its performance included a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and 0–100 km/h in 10 seconds. During summer of 1970, the M116 was added to the W108 line up on both regular and LWB, the 280SE 3.5 and the 280SEL 3.5 respectively.

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Shot 01.08-2021 exiting the Silverstone Festival 01.08.2021 Ref 149-300

Taken in: UK / England / South Northamptonshire District / Silverstone (show map)

Taken on: August 1, 2021

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