Mercedes-Benz 8 (W115 facelift ) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic

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Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model /8
Generation /8 (W115, facelift 1973)
Type (Engine) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic
Start of production March, 1974 year
End of production November, 1976 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10.8 l/100 km
21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 20.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 20.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 19.8 sec
Maximum speed 143 km/h
88.86 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 17.9 kg/Hp, 55.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.3 kg/Nm, 120.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 80 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 26.6 Hp/l
Torque 172 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
126.86 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code OM 617 D 30 / 617.910
Engine displacement 3005 cm3
183.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 5
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 91 mm
3.58 in.
Piston Stroke 92.4 mm
3.64 in.
Compression ratio 21:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1430 kg
3152.61 lbs.
Max. weight 1950 kg
4299.01 lbs.
Max load 520 kg
1146.4 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4680 mm
184.25 in.
Width 1770 mm
69.69 in.
Height 1440 mm
56.69 in.
Wheelbase 2750 mm
108.27 in.
Front track 1448 mm
57.01 in.
Rear (Back) track 1440 mm
56.69 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14

Key specs:
Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic
/Sedan 1974 – 1976/

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973)? Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic? 10.8 l/100 km
21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
How fast is the car, 1974 /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic? 143 km/h | 88.86 mph
0-100 km/h: 20.8 sec
0-60 mph: 19.8 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1974 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic? 80 Hp, 172 Nm
126.86 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1974 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic? 3.0 l
3005 cm3
183.38 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic? 5, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) Sedan 1974 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic? Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1974 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan? 4680 mm
184.25 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1974 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan? 1770 mm
69.69 in.
What is the curb weight, 1974 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic? 1430 kg
3152.61 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1974 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic? 1950 kg
4299.01 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1974 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic? 4, automatic transmission

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