Mercedes-Benz /8 /8 (W114)

Mercedes-Benz - /8 (W114)

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

Performance

The car specs indicate a moderate performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 12.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 175 km/h.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph12.9 sec
Max Speed175 km/h 108.74 mph

Body & Dimensions

None

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 model is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 11.7 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 20.1 US mpg or 24.14 UK mpg.

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 specs describe a 6-cylinder, inline engine with a displacement of 2496 cm3 and a power output of 130 Hp at 5400 rpm. The engine is naturally aspirated and features a carburettor fuel injection system. The transmission is automatic with 4 gears and the drivetrain is rear-wheel drive.

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, automatic transmission
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone
Rear SuspensionTrailing arm

Brakes

The 8 series is a high-performance car with a powerful braking system, featuring disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. The car's steering system is designed for precision and control, with a cone worm with recirculation balls. The wheels are 5.5J x 14 in size.

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 specs indicate a car with a weight-to-power ratio of 10.6 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.9 kg/Nm, with a kerb weight of 1375 kg and a maximum weight of 1895 kg. The car has a fuel tank capacity of 65 liters.

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)

The fuel efficiency information is not in the given specifications.

The engine specifications are not in the given specifications.

The safety features are not mentioned in the specifications.

The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 12.9 seconds.

The maximum speed of the vehicle is 175 km/h (108.74 mph).

The acceleration time of 12.9 seconds is considered moderate, indicating that the vehicle is not particularly fast off the line.

Petrol (Gasoline)

11.7 l/100 km (20.1 US mpg, 24.14 UK mpg)

8.55 km/l

The car uses a carburettor fuel injection system.

The engine produces 130 Hp at 5400 rpm.

The car has an automatic transmission with 4 gears.

The 8 series has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.

The wheel size of the 8 series is 5.5J x 14.

The 8 series has a cone worm with recirculation balls steering system.

Gasoline

Automatic

5 passengers

The weight-to-power ratio is 10.6 kg/Hp, or 94.5 Hp/tonne.

The maximum weight capacity is 1895 kg or 4177.76 lbs.

The fuel tank capacity is 65 liters or 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal.