Mercedes Benz 280SE & 540K
Name/Title
Mercedes Benz 280SE & 540KEntry/Object ID
2025.7.101Scope and Content
In the foreground of this poster is a Mercedes Benz 280SE, which featured a 2.8‑liter M130 inline‑six, producing up to 180 hp, and were positioned as refined luxury cars with strong performance for their era. The W111 280 SE Coupé and Cabriolet represented the final evolution of Mercedes’ hand‑built luxury two‑doors, while later versions such as the 280 SE 3.5 introduced a new 3.5‑liter V8, giving these elegant cars sports‑car‑like acceleration and making them highly collectible today. In the background is a Mercedes‑Benz 540K, one of the most prestigious and technically advanced grand‑touring cars of the pre‑war era. The car used a 5.4‑liter supercharged straight‑eight engine, producing up to 180 hp when the Roots‑type supercharger was engaged, giving it remarkable performance for a vehicle weighing as much as 2,700 kg. Only about 419 chassis were produced, underscoring its exclusivity and status among Europe’s elite. Both of these cars combined cutting‑edge engineering, hand‑built craftsmanship, and dramatic styling, making them outstanding symbols of German automotive excellence and two of the most celebrated classic Mercedes models ever built.Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder CollectionCategory
Posters, Mercedes-Benz Group AG