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The
Mercedes-Benz W111 series was introduced to the market in the year 1959.
At first the four-door saloon models 220 and 220 S were presented, this
saloon model is also known under the German nickname "Heckflossen
modell".
In the year 1961 the coupe and convertible models saw the light of day.
These very beautiful models were technically identical to the saloon
model. The bodywork was entirely different except for the design of the
front side.
The 220 SE was succeeded, in the year 1965, by the 250 SE which was
equipped with a new engine. The new six cylinder engine engine had seven
main bearings and a larger cylinder capacity. In the year 1968 the
engine became a larger cylinder capacity resulting in the introduction
of the 280 SE.
These W111 series coupe and convertible models were produced in the same
time period as the 250 SL and 280 SL "Pagoda" and shared the
same engine.
The 220 SE/ 250 SE and 280 SE coupe and convertible models were quite
pricey those days but very popular amongst the happy few who could
afford them. The cars were, and are, beautiful to look at and to cruise
with and were very well built to high quality standards.
Technical
data
6 cylinder
in-line engine
cylinder capacity: 2195 cc.
petrol-injection
capacity: 120 bhp. at 4800 rpm.
top-speed: 172 km/h. 108 mph.
Weight: 1510 kg.
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