| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | G-class |
| Generation | G-class Cabriolet (W460) |
| Type (Engine) | 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD |
| Start of production | 1979 year |
| End of production | 1982 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 19.5 l/100 km 12.1 US mpg 14.5 UK mpg 5.1 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 13.5 l/100 km 17.4 US mpg 20.9 UK mpg 7.4 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed | 128 km/h 79.54 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 18.8 kg/Hp, 53.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 10.1 kg/Nm, 98.5 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 90 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 39 Hp/l |
| Torque | 167 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 123.17 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 115.973 |
| Engine displacement | 2307 cm3 140.78 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 93.7 mm 3.69 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 83.6 mm 3.29 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt |
| Coolant | 10.7 l 11.31 US qt | 9.41 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1695 kg 3736.84 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2500 kg 5511.56 lbs. |
| Max load | 805 kg 1774.72 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 765 l 27.02 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1740 l 61.45 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 2500 kg 5511.56 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4145 mm 163.19 in. |
| Width | 1700 mm 66.93 in. |
| Height | 2000 mm 78.74 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm 94.49 in. |
| Front track | 1425 mm 56.1 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1425 mm 56.1 in. |
| Front overhang | 745 mm 29.33 in. |
| Rear overhang | 800 mm 31.5 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 215 mm 8.46 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.4 m 37.4 ft. |
| Approach angle | 45° |
| Departure angle | 40° |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 31° |
| Climb angle | 38.7° |
| Wading depth | 600 mm 23.62 in. |
| 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 (4×4) |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 4 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Disc, 303 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 260 mm |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 205/80 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 16 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460)? | Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet, 3 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1979 G-class Cabriolet (W460) 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD? | 128 km/h | 79.54 mph |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1979 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD? | 90 Hp, 167 Nm 123.17 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1979 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD? | 2.3 l 2307 cm3 140.78 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1979 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD? | All wheel drive (4×4). Internal Combustion engine. 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. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet? | 4145 mm 163.19 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet? | 1700 mm 66.93 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD? | 1695 kg 3736.84 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD? | 2500 kg 5511.56 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet? | 765 – 1740 l 27.02 – 61.45 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD? | 4, manual transmission |
