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1974 Mercedes 280CE W114

Mercedes-Benz 280CE - W114

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The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

280CE - W114

Mercedes-Benz E

The Mercedes-Benz E series of mid size luxury cars was first introduced in 1953. Over the years, numerous generations and variants have been produced, and in 1993, Mercedes renamed this series of cars the E-Class. Mercedes-Benz E and E-Class cars have been offered in the following generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w120-w121/">W120/W121 (1953-1962)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w110/">W110 (1962-1968)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/">W114/W115 (1969-1976)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/">W123 (1977-1986)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w124/">W124 (1985-1997)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/">W210 (1996-2003)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w211/">W211 (2003-2009)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w212/">W212 (2010-2017)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w213/">W213 (2017-2021)</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz E series of mid size luxury cars was first introduced in 1953. Over the years, numerous generations and variants have…

Mercedes-Benz E - W114 / W115

The Mercedes-Benz W114 &amp; W115 are a series of cars introduced for the 1969 model year. Part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/">Mercedes-Benz E</a> lineage, the W114 &amp; W115 differ mainly in their engines. This family of cars is commonly referred to as &quot;Stroke Eight,&quot; due to the &quot;/8&quot; found on their ID tags. The &quot;8&quot; in /8 signifies the launch year for the model. The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/">W114</a> is considered more upmarket and featured inline 6 engines while the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w115/">W115</a> was more entry level, and was largely powered by inline 4 engines. Built until 1976, the W114 &amp; W115 were replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/">Mercedes-Benz W123</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz W114 & W115 are a series of cars introduced for the 1969 model year. Part of the Mercedes-Benz E lineage, the W114 & W115…

E - W114 / W115

W114 / W115

Mercedes-Benz W114

The higher end version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/">Mercedes-Benz W114 &amp; W115</a> series of cars was the W114. Available as a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/sedan/">Sedan</a> or <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/">Coupe</a>, the W114 family of cars were powered exclusively by inline 6 engines. Part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/">Mercedes-Benz E</a> lineage, the W114 was built until 1976, when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/">Mercedes W123</a>.

The higher end version of the Mercedes-Benz W114 & W115 series of cars was the W114. Available as a Sedan or Coupe, the W114 family of cars…

W114

Mercedes-Benz W114 Coupe

Mercedes-Benz introduced their coupe version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/">W114</a> for the 1970 model year. The W114 Coupe was available with a handful of inline 6 engines, offered in carbureted or fuel injected versions. Variants included the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/250-c/">250C</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/250-ce/">250CE</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/280-c/">280C</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/280-ce/">280CE</a>. Built until 1976, the W114 was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/">Mercedes-Benz E W123</a>.

Mercedes-Benz introduced their coupe version of the W114 for the 1970 model year. The W114 Coupe was available with a handful of inline 6…

W114 Coupe

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The Mercedes-Benz 280CE was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/">W114 Coupe</a> that was introduced for the 1973 model year. The 280 CE was one of the top variants offered for the W114, and was equipped with Mercedes&#39; M110.981 engine. This 2.8L inline six was fitted with Bosch&#39;s D-Jetronic fuel-injection system and generated 185hp and 176 lb ft of torque. This power was sent to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmissions. The W114 Mercedes-Benz 280CE ended production in 1976, with 11,518 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 280CE was a variant of the W114 Coupe that was introduced for the 1973 model year. The 280 CE was one of the top variants…

Mercedes-Benz 250CE - W114

The Mercedes-Benz 250CE was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/">W114 Coupe</a> that was introduced for the 1970 model year. The 250 CE was powered by Mercedes&#39; M114.980 engine, which was a 2.5L inline six that was equipped with Bosch&#39;s D-Jetronic fuel-injection system. This was the first time that Mercedes offered a car with electronic fuel-injection. The M114.980 engine generated 150hp and 156 lb ft of torque, which was sent to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. A total of 21,787 examples of the W114 Mercedes-Benz 250CE were built before production ended in 1972, and it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/280-ce/">Mercedes-Benz 280CE</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz 250CE was a variant of the W114 Coupe that was introduced for the 1970 model year. The 250 CE was powered by Mercedes'…

250CE - W114

250 CE

Mercedes-Benz 250C - W114

The Mercedes-Benz 250C was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/">W114 Coupe</a> that was introduced for the 1970 model year. The 250 C was initially offered with two engines, the M114.920 engine, which was a 2.5L inline six that generated 130hp, and the M130.923, which was a 130hp unit only offered in North America due to emissions regulations. The M130.923 engine became the only offered from mid 1972, although production of the 250C saw limited numbers due to the introduction of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/280-c/">280C</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/280-ce/">280CE</a>. A total of 20,592 examples were built before the end of production in 1976.

The Mercedes-Benz 250C was a variant of the W114 Coupe that was introduced for the 1970 model year. The 250 C was initially offered with…

250C - W114

250C

Mercedes-Benz 280C - W114

The Mercedes-Benz 280C was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/">W114 Coupe</a> that debuted for the 1973 model year. The 280 C was powered by Mercedes&#39; M110.921 engine, which was a 2.8L carbureted inline six. This engine generated 158hp and 159 lb ft of torque that was sent to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. Production of the W114 Mercedes-Benz 280C lasted until 1976, with a total of 13,151 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 280C was a variant of the W114 Coupe that debuted for the 1973 model year. The 280 C was powered by Mercedes' M110.921…

280C - W114

280 C

280 CE

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The Mercedes-Benz 280CE was a variant of the <a href="MKT:4599" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/w114/coupe/">W114 Coupe</a> that was introduced for the 1973 model year. The 280 CE was one of the top variants offered for the W114, and was equipped with Mercedes&#39; M110.981 engine. This 2.8L inline six was fitted with Bosch&#39;s D-Jetronic fuel-injection system and generated 185hp and 176 lb ft of torque. This power was sent to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmissions. The W114 Mercedes-Benz 280CE ended production in 1976, with 11,518 examples built.

Mercedes-Benz 280CE - W114 (1973 to 1976)

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