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Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

W123
Generation

C123
Year of production

1976

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

280 C (156 Hp)

Power

156 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

223 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

190 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
156 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
56.8 Hp/l
Torque
223 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
2746 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1445 kg

Max weight (kg)

1965 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4640 mm

Width (mm)

1786 mm

Height (mm)

1395 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2710 mm

Front track (mm)

1488 mm

Rear track (mm)

1446 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

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14

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