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Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic 1974, 1975, 1976
Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic 1974, 1975, 1976
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic 1974, 1975, 1976

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

/8
Generation

/8 (W115, facelift 1973)
Year of production

1974

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic

Power

80 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

172 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

20.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

143 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
80 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
26.6 Hp/l
Torque
172 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
3005 cm3
Number of cylinders
5
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
91 mm
Piston stroke
92.4 mm
Compression ratio
21
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Fuel type
Diesel
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1430 kg

Max weight (kg)

1950 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4680 mm

Width (mm)

1770 mm

Height (mm)

1440 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2750 mm

Front track (mm)

1448 mm

Rear track (mm)

1440 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14

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