The /8 model is a decent car with a moderate acceleration, taking 15.2 seconds to reach 100 km/h or 62 mph. Its top speed is capped at 160 km/h or 99.42 mph, making it suitable for daily driving in urban areas.
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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 car has a sleek sedan body style with a spacious interior. It offers comfortable seating for five and features a spacious cargo area. Key dimensions include a length of 4680 mm, width of 1770 mm, and height of 1440 mm. The wheelbase is 2750 mm, providing a stable and comfortable ride.
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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
1448 mm 57.01 in.
Rear Track
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car model [/8] is a petrol-powered vehicle with a combined fuel consumption of 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers, which is 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 4-cylinder, inline engine with a displacement of 1988 cm3, producing 95 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 156 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. The engine is naturally aspirated, with a compression ratio of 9.0 and a fuel injection system of carburettor. The transmission is manual with 4 gears and the drivetrain is rear-wheel drive.
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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
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Coolant
10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
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 is a /8 model with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. It has a cone worm steering mechanism with recirculation balls. The wheel rims are 5.5J x 14 for both the front and rear wheels.
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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 specs indicate a powerful vehicle with a weight-to-power ratio of 14 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.5 kg/Nm. The kerb weight is 1330 kg, with a maximum weight of 1850 kg and a maximum load of 520 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 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, facelift 1973)
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15.2 seconds
160 km/h or 99.42 mph
Not recommended, due to its moderate acceleration and top speed
The car uses Petrol (Gasoline)
The combined fuel consumption of the car is 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers, which is equivalent to 21.58 US mpg or 25.92 UK mpg.
The fuel efficiency of the car is 9.17 km/l
The car has an internal combustion engine.
The transmission is manual with 4 gears.
The drivetrain is rear-wheel drive.
This car has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
This car has a cone worm steering mechanism with recirculation balls.
The wheel rims are 5.5J x 14 for both the front and rear wheels.
The Audi Q8 comes with a 3.0-liter V6 engine.
No, the Audi Q8 is a 5-seater SUV.
Yes, the Audi Q8 comes with a panoramic sunroof as standard.
