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1973 240 D (65 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

/8

Model

240

Modification

240 D (65 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1973, Feb

End of production

1976, Dec

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal
14.3 UK gal

Engine displacement

2404 cm³ 146.7 cu. In.

Power

65 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

137 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 101.05 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

138 km/h 86 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1390 kg 3064.4 lbs

Length

4680 mm 184.25 in

Width

1770 mm 69.69 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5.5J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

138 km/h 86 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

24.6 sec

0 - 60 mph

23.4 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

OM 616 D 24 / 616.916

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2404 cm³ 146.7 cu. In.

Power

65 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

137 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 101.05 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

91 mm 3.58 in

Piston Stroke

92.4 mm 3.64 in

Compression ratio

21

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5 l 5.3 US qt
4.4 UK qt

Coolant

10 l 10.6 US qt
8.8 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very low Performance

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, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm

Wheel rims

5.5J x 14

Rear wheel rims

5.5J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1390 kg 3064.4 lbs

Max. weight

1910 kg 4210.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 Hp) is made in 1973 1974 1975 1976