1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 E - 280 C - 280 CE. First Coupe E-class.

In November 1968 the new coupé models 250 C and 250 CE were presented to representatives of the international press that had gathered in Hockenheim. These models were to round off the 114/115 series at the upper end. For the first time, the intermediate-class product line featured an exclusive coupé version. Together with the saloons 280 and 280 E, the corresponding coupé versions 280 C and 280 CE were presented in April 1972. All four models had a completely new 6-cylinder engine with two overhead camshafts. In the coupé, the 160 hp carburettor version succeeded the 2.5-liter injection engine, so that the 250 CE was taken out of production in order to make room for the 280 C. The 280 CE with a 185 hp engine broadened the performance spectrum of the series and became its new top car.

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