The [/8] is a high-performance car with impressive acceleration, going from 0-100 km/h in just 15.2 seconds. It has a top speed of 160 km/h (99.42 mph).
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
15.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
15.2 sec
Max Speed
160 km/h 99.42 mph
Body & Dimensions
The 8 is a sedan with a length of 4680mm, width of 1770mm, and height of 1440mm. It has a wheelbase of 2750mm and a front track of 1444mm. It has 5 seats and 4 doors.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4680 mm 184.25 in.
Width
1770 mm 69.69 in.
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase
2750 mm 108.27 in.
Front Track
1444 mm 56.85 in.
Rear Track
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Fuel Consumption
The /8 model is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 21.58 US mpg or 25.92 UK mpg.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg 25.92 UK mpg 9.17 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car specs describe a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a 1.9L inline 4-cylinder engine producing 95 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 156 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. The engine is naturally aspirated and features a carburettor fuel injection system. The transmission is a 4-speed manual gearbox.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
95 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
47.8 Hp/l
Torque
156 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 115.06 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 115 V 20 / 115.923
Engine Displacement
1988 cm3 121.32 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
87 mm 3.43 in.
Piston Stroke
83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression Ratio
9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Trailing arm
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with disc brakes on both front and rear, a recirculating ball steering mechanism, and 14-inch wheels. While the steering and braking systems suggest adequate handling, the wheel size suggests a slightly compromised ride quality.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The car boasts a lightweight design with a weight-to-power ratio of 14 kg/Hp, enabling agile handling. Its impressive power-to-torque ratio of 117.3 Nm/tonne ensures responsive acceleration and climbing capabilities. The vehicle can handle up to 1850 kg of weight and boasts a fuel tank capacity of 65 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
14 kg/Hp, 71.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.5 kg/Nm, 117.3 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1330 kg 2932.15 lbs.
Max Weight
1850 kg 4078.55 lbs.
Max Load
520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - /8 (W115)
The length of the car is 4680mm or 184.25 in.
The car has 5 seats
The wheelbase of the car is 2750mm or 108.27 in.
The [/8] accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 15.2 seconds.
The [/8] has a top speed of 160 km/h (99.42 mph).
The [/8] accelerates from 0-62 mph in 15.2 seconds.
Petrol (Gasoline)
10.9 liters per 100 kilometers
21.58 US mpg
The engine uses a carburettor fuel injection system.
The transmission is a 4-speed manual gearbox.
The engine is a front, longitudinal inline 4-cylinder engine.
The vehicle has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The vehicle features a cone worm with recirculation balls steering mechanism.
The front and rear wheels have a size of 5.5J x 14.
The top speed of the /8 model is typically around 100-110 mph, depending on the specific year and engine type.
No, the /8 model does not come with power steering as a standard feature. However, it is possible to retrofit power steering in some cases.
The fuel efficiency of the /8 model varies depending on the engine size and year, but it is generally lower than modern cars. Expect to get around 15-20 miles per gallon.
The kerb weight of the car is 1330 kg.
The maximum weight the car can handle is 1850 kg.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding fuel consumption.
