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1974 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic

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 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1974, Mar

End of production

1976, Nov

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal
14.3 UK gal

Engine displacement

3005 cm³ 183.38 cu. In.

Power

80 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

172 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 126.86 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1430 kg 3152.6 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

10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg
26.16 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

20.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

19.8 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

OM 617 D 30 / 617.910

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3005 cm³ 183.38 cu. In.

Power

80 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

172 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 126.86 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

5

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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

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

1430 kg 3152.6 lbs

Max. weight

1950 kg 4299 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic is made in 1974 1975 1976