Usually, the models that we see in the videos “flying” in the sections without speed limit of the autobahn are relatively recent. However, there are exceptions and this Mercedes-Benz 280E (W114) from 1973 is one of them.
In immaculate condition (the only non-original elements are the radio and wheels), the German classic tackled a section of the famous German highways as if it had just left the stand.
Despite its 47 years, the Mercedes-Benz 280E seems to have maintained in very good shape the 185 hp delivered by its engine with 2.7 l and six cylinders in line, even managing to exceed 200 km/h! Even more surprising is its apparent stability and… serenity at these speeds — as if nothing were…
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