Mercedes-Benz 8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) 1974

General Information

Modification (Engine)

240 D 3.0 (80 Hp)

Start of production

1974 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1976 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm

Width

1770 mm

Height

1440 mm

Length

4680 mm

Front track

1448 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

19.9 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

17.9 kg/Hp, 55.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.3 kg/Nm, 120.3 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.8 l

Maximum speed

148 km/h

Volume and Weight

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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, manual 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 14Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14

Mercedes-Benz 8 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp)