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1973 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

/8

Model

230

Modification

230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1973, Sep

End of production

1976, Nov

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal
14.3 UK gal

Engine displacement

2292 cm³ 139.87 cu. In.

Power

120 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

178 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 131.29 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

170 km/h 106 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1355 kg 2987.3 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

11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

170 km/h 106 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

13.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

13.2 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 180 V 23 / 180.954

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2292 cm³ 139.87 cu. In.

Power

120 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

178 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 131.29 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81.75 mm 3.22 in

Piston Stroke

72.8 mm 2.87 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.83 US qt
4.84 UK qt

Coolant

10.5 l 11.13 US qt
9.24 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair 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

1355 kg 2987.3 lbs

Max. weight

1875 kg 4133.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic is made in 1973 1974 1975 1976