Mercedes-Benz /8 /8 (W114)

Mercedes-Benz - /8 (W114)

Details-
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model/8
Generation/8 (W114)
Modification250 (130 Hp)
Start Of ProductionJuly, 1967
End Of ProductionMay, 1972

Performance

None

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph12.8 sec
Max Speed180 km/h 111.85 mph

Body & Dimensions

The /8 sedan is a compact car with a length of 4680 mm, width of 1770 mm, and height of 1440 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2750 mm and a front track of 1444 mm. It is a 4-door sedan with 5 seats.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length4680 mm 184.25 in.
Width1770 mm 69.69 in.
Height1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase2750 mm 108.27 in.
Front Track1444 mm 56.85 in.
Rear Track1440 mm 56.69 in.

Fuel Consumption

The /8 offers a fuel-efficient petrol engine, delivering 11.7 l/100 km combined fuel consumption. It provides a comfortable and spacious interior, making it suitable for urban commuting and long drives.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg 24.14 UK mpg 8.55 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The car in question is a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a 2.5L, inline-6, naturally aspirated engine with carburetor fuel injection, producing 130 HP and 199 Nm of torque. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and double wishbone front suspension with a trailing arm rear suspension. The engine is longitudinally mounted and has a SOHC valvetrain with a compression ratio of 9.0.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power130 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre52.1 Hp/l
Torque199 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 146.77 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeM 114 V 25 / 114.920
Engine Displacement2496 cm3 152.32 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore82 mm 3.23 in.
Piston Stroke78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression Ratio9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone
Rear SuspensionTrailing arm

Brakes

The car is a /8 model with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. The steering type is a Cone worm with recirculation balls. The wheel rims size is 5.5J x 14 for both the front and rear wheels.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDisc
Steering TypeCone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel Rims SizeFront wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14

Weight & Capacity

The car in question is a model /8 with a weight-to-power ratio of 10.6 kg/Hp (94.5 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.9 kg/Nm (144.7 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight of the vehicle is 1375 kg (3031.36 lbs.) and its maximum weight is 1895 kg (4177.76 lbs.), giving it a maximum load capacity of 520 kg (1146.4 lbs.). The car has a fuel tank capacity of 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio10.6 kg/Hp, 94.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio6.9 kg/Nm, 144.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1375 kg 3031.36 lbs.
Max Weight1895 kg 4177.76 lbs.
Max Load520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - /8 (W114)

Sedan

4

2750 mm

The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 12.8 seconds.

The maximum speed of the vehicle is 180 km/h (111.85 mph).

The spec sheet does not include information regarding comparisons to other cars in its class.

The /8 achieves 11.7 l/100 km combined fuel consumption.

The /8 runs on petrol (Gasoline).

The spec sheet does not include information regarding the engine specifications.

The engine is longitudinally mounted.

It has a 4-speed manual transmission.

It is an inline-6 engine.

The car has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.

The steering type of the car is a Cone worm with recirculation balls.

The size of the wheel rims is 5.5J x 14 for both the front and rear wheels.

The engine size is 4.0L V8 biturbo.

The transmission is 9G-TRONIC automatic.

Yes, it is an all-wheel drive vehicle.

The weight-to-power ratio of the car is 10.6 kg/Hp (94.5 Hp/tonne).

The maximum load capacity of the car is 520 kg (1146.4 lbs.).

The fuel tank capacity of the car is 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).