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Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

G-class
Generation

G-class (W460)
Year of production

1979

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

3

Body type

Off-road vehicle
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD

Power

72 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

137 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

14.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

11.8 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

115 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
72 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
30 Hp/l
Torque
137 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
2399 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
90.9 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)

1810 kg

Max weight (kg)

2500 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

64 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

743 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1730 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3945 mm

Width (mm)

1700 mm

Height (mm)

1985 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2400 mm

Front track (mm)

1425 mm

Rear track (mm)

1425 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.4 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm

Rear suspension system

Helical spring, Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Front tires size

205/80 R16

Rear tires size

205/80 R16

Wheel rims size

5.5J x 16

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