Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979

General Information

Modification (Engine)

240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD

Start of production

1979 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1987 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1425 mm

Width

1700 mm

Height

1985 mm

Length

4145 mm

Front track

1425 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.4

Front overhang

745 mm

Rear overhang

800 mm

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

31 °

Wading depth

600 mm

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

215 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Diesel

Weight-to-power ratio

25.1 kg/Hp, 39.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

13.2 kg/Nm, 75.7 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.8 l

Maximum speed

115 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

690 kg

Kerb Weight

1810 kg

Fuel tank capacity

75 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1730 l

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

743 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2500 kg

Max. weight

2500 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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)

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

Wheel rims size

5.5J x 16

Tires size

205/80 R16

Mercedes-Benz G-class 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD