Mercedes-Benz /8 /8 (W114, facelift 1973)

Mercedes-Benz - /8 (W114, facelift 1973)

Details-
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model/8
Generation/8 (W114, facelift 1973)
Modification230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic
Start Of ProductionSeptember, 1973
End Of ProductionNovember, 1976

Performance

The car specs indicate a moderate performance vehicle with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 13.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 170 km/h.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph13.9 sec
Max Speed170 km/h 105.63 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 offers a fuel-efficient petrol engine and delivers a combined fuel consumption of 11.2 l/100 km. It provides a comfortable and spacious interior with advanced technology features.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg 25.22 UK mpg 8.93 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The car in question is a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a 6-cylinder, inline engine, and a displacement of 2292 cm3. The engine has a SOHC valvetrain and a carburettor fuel injection system, with a compression ratio of 9.0. It produces 120 Hp at 5400 rpm and 178 Nm of torque at 3600 rpm. The engine is longitudinally mounted and is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The car has a double wishbone front suspension and a trailing arm rear suspension. The engine oil capacity is 5.5 l, and the coolant capacity is 10.5 l.

Specs-
Rating
Power120 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre52.4 Hp/l
Torque178 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 131.29 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeM 180 V 23 / 180.954
Engine Displacement2292 cm3 139.87 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore81.75 mm 3.22 in.
Piston Stroke72.8 mm 2.87 in.
Compression Ratio9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Coolant10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
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 disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, and a cone worm with recirculation balls steering system. 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 car in question is a /8 model with a weight-to-power ratio of 11.3 kg/Hp (88.6 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.6 kg/Nm (131.4 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight of the car is 1355 kg (2987.26 lbs.), with a maximum weight of 1875 kg (4133.67 lbs.) and a maximum load capacity of 520 kg (1146.4 lbs.). The car has a fuel tank capacity of 65 liters (17.17 US gallons | 14.3 UK gallons).

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio11.3 kg/Hp, 88.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio7.6 kg/Nm, 131.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1355 kg 2987.26 lbs.
Max Weight1875 kg 4133.67 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, facelift 1973)

The body type of the car is a sedan.

The car seats 5 people.

The length of the car is 4680 mm (184.25 in.), width is 1770 mm (69.69 in.), and height is 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).

The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 13.9 seconds.

The vehicle has a top speed of 170 km/h (105.63 mph).

The vehicle takes 13.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h.

The /8 runs on petrol (Gasoline).

The combined fuel consumption is 11.2 l/100 km.

The spec sheet does not include information regarding engine specifications.

The engine is longitudinally mounted.

It has a 4-speed automatic transmission.

The engine displacement is 2292 cm3.

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

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

The 8-series has 5.5J x 14 wheels in the front and rear.

The Audi Q8 /8 has a 3.0-liter V6 engine.

The Audi Q8 /8 has an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Yes, all-wheel drive is standard on the Audi Q8 /8.

The weight-to-power ratio of the car is 11.3 kg/Hp (88.6 Hp/tonne).

The weight-to-torque ratio of the car is 7.6 kg/Nm (131.4 Nm/tonne).

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