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1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 E

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Chassis Code: W 123

Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: W 123
Chassis Code: W 123

Dimensions

Height: 1438mm
Kerb weight: 1360kg
Track/tread (front): 1488mm
Length: 4725mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 65litres
Wheelbase: 2795mm
Track/tread (rear): 1445mm
Width: 1786mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Code: M 102 E 23 / 102.980
Final Drive Ratio: 3.58
Capacity: 2.3 litre (2299cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.19
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 95.5 × 80.25mm
Specific output(DIN): 58.3 bhp/litre0.96 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 89.17 Nm/litre, 1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 136 PS (134 bhp) (100 kW)at 5100 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 205 Nm (151 ft·lb) (20.9 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Maximum Speed: 180km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 13.61kg/kW
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 11.5s
Power-to-weight ratio: 99.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bo fuel inj.
Fuel Consumption: 8.1/10.3/12.9 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 11.30 m
Rear suspension: I.STA.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.69
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 4.300
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 278mm
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 279mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1120.5kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: 175 SR 14 88 S
Wheel Size Rear: 5½J x 14 H 2
Tyres Front: 175 SR 17 88 S
Wheel Size Front: 5½J x 14 H 2

Other

RAC rating: 22.6
Unitary Capacity: 574.75cc
Designer: Friedrich Geiger
Model code: W 123 E 23
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 4

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