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Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998
Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

CL
Generation

CL (C140)
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Power

279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

21.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

11.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

14.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
66.5 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Engine displacement
4196 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

2080 kg

Max weight (kg)

2600 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

100 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

505 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5065 mm

Width (mm)

1912 mm

Height (mm)

1452 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2945 mm

Front track (mm)

1614 mm

Rear track (mm)

1587 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.91 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Multi-link independent

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

255/45 R18

Rear tires size

255/45 R18

Wheel rims size

R18

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