Mercedes-Benz /8 /8 (W114)

Mercedes-Benz - /8 (W114)

Details-
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model/8
Generation/8 (W114)
Modification280 E (185 Hp)
Start Of ProductionJanuary, 1971
End Of ProductionAugust, 1973

Performance

The car model [/8] accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and has a top speed of 200 km/h (124.27 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph9.9 sec
Max Speed200 km/h 124.27 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car is a /8 model with a sedan body type, seating for 5 people, and 4 doors. It has a length of 4680 mm (184.25 in.), width of 1770 mm (69.69 in.), and height of 1440 mm (56.69 in.). The wheelbase is 2750 mm (108.27 in.), with a front track of 1448 mm (57.01 in.) and rear track of 1440 mm (56.69 in.).

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 Track1448 mm 57.01 in.
Rear Track1440 mm 56.69 in.

Fuel Consumption

The /8 model is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 12.5 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 18.82 US mpg or 22.6 UK mpg.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg 8 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Mercedes-Benz /8 is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 2.7-liter, 6-cylinder internal combustion engine that produces 185 horsepower and 238 Nm of torque. It features a 4-speed manual transmission and a double wishbone front suspension and trailing arm rear suspension.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre67.4 Hp/l
Torque238 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 175.54 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeM 110 E 28 / 110.981
Engine Displacement2746 cm3 167.57 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationRotary (Wankel)
Cylinder Bore86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression Ratio9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC
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 rim size is 6J 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: 6J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14

Weight & Capacity

The car specs indicate a powerful vehicle with a weight-to-power ratio of 7.9 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.1 kg/Nm. The kerb weight is 1455 kg, with a maximum weight of 1975 kg and a maximum load of 520 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 78 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio7.9 kg/Hp, 127.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio6.1 kg/Nm, 163.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1455 kg 3207.73 lbs.
Max Weight1975 kg 4354.13 lbs.
Max Load520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity78 l 20.61 US gal | 17.16 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - /8 (W114)

The body type of the car is a sedan.

The car has seating for 5 people.

The car is 4680 mm (184.25 in.) long, 1770 mm (69.69 in.) wide, and 1440 mm (56.69 in.) tall. The wheelbase is 2750 mm (108.27 in.), with a front track of 1448 mm (57.01 in.) and rear track of 1440 mm (56.69 in.).

The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The top speed of the car is 200 km/h (124.27 mph).

The car accelerates from 0-62 mph in 9.9 seconds.

Petrol (Gasoline)

12.5 liters per 100 kilometers

18.82 US mpg

Internal Combustion engine

185 Hp @ 6000 rpm

4-speed manual transmission

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 6J x 14 for both the front and rear wheels.

The weight-to-power ratio is 7.9 kg/Hp, which indicates a powerful vehicle.

The maximum load capacity is 520 kg.

The fuel tank capacity is 78 liters.