2.8 liter DOHC Fuel-Injected 6-cylinder gasoline engine
- M110.988 engine - 142 hp SAE (US model), W123.053 chassis

4-spd automatic transmission

Silver with Blue MB-Tex interior

Independent Front and Rear Suspension

4-wheel dual-circuit power-assisted brakes

Power Sunroof, Automatic Climate Control, Power Steering, Cruise Control, Becker AM/FM Stereo Cassette, Power Antenna, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Gas Cap Lock, Rear Defroster, Remote Mirrors, and more...

Total 280CE production for 1981 = only 2,774 (How many still exist? in the US??)
Total Mercedes-Benz (all models) production for 1981 = 440,778

MSRP for a 280CE in 1981 was over $31,000 (wow!)