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Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic 1977, 1978, 1979
Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic 1977, 1978, 1979
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic 1977, 1978, 1979

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

W123
Generation

C123
Year of production

1977

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic

Power

78 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

156 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

20.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

143 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
78 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
26 Hp/l
Torque
156 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
21.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Diesel
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1550 kg

Max weight (kg)

2015 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4763 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

automatic

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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