Mercedes-Benz /8 /8 (W115, facelift 1973)

Mercedes-Benz - /8 (W115, facelift 1973)

Details-
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model/8
Generation/8 (W115, facelift 1973)
Modification230.4 (110 Hp)
Start Of ProductionNovember, 1972
End Of ProductionDecember, 1976

Performance

The car specs indicate a moderate performance vehicle with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 13.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 170 km/h.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph13.7 sec
Max Speed170 km/h 105.63 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car has a sleek sedan body style with seating for 5 and offers a spacious interior. It boasts a length of 4680 mm and a wheelbase of 2750 mm, ensuring ample legroom and cargo space. The car's dimensions suggest a comfortable and practical driving experience.

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 car model is /8, which runs on Petrol (Gasoline) with a combined fuel consumption of 11.4 l/100 km (20.63 US mpg, 24.78 UK mpg, 8.77 km/l).

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined11.4 l/100 km 20.63 US mpg 24.78 UK mpg 8.77 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The car specs indicate a front-engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle with a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine producing 110 hp. The engine is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The car offers a power-to-weight ratio of 47.7 hp/l and features a double wishbone front suspension and trailing arm rear suspension.

Specs-
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power110 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre47.7 Hp/l
Torque186 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 137.19 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeM 115 V 23 / 115.951
Engine Displacement2307 cm3 140.78 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore93.75 mm 3.69 in.
Piston Stroke83.6 mm 3.29 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, manual transmission
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone
Rear SuspensionTrailing arm

Brakes

The car features a disc brake system for both the front and rear wheels, a cone worm with recirculation balls steering type, and 5.5J x 14 wheel rims for both the front and rear wheels.

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 specs indicate a vehicle with a weight-to-power ratio of 12.3 kg/Hp and 81.5 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.3 kg/Nm and 137.8 Nm/tonne. The kerb weight is 1350 kg, with a maximum weight of 1870 kg and a maximum load of 520 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 65 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio12.3 kg/Hp, 81.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio7.3 kg/Nm, 137.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1350 kg 2976.24 lbs.
Max Weight1870 kg 4122.64 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 (W115, facelift 1973)

Fuel efficiency information is not in the given specifications.

Engine specifications are not included in the car specs.

Safety feature information is not available in the given specifications.

The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 13.7 seconds.

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

The vehicle takes 13.7 seconds to reach 100 km/h.

This car runs on Petrol (Gasoline).

The combined fuel consumption of this car is 11.4 l/100 km (20.63 US mpg, 24.78 UK mpg, 8.77 km/l).

The car model is /8.

The engine displacement is 2307 cm3.

The car is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission.

The engine produces 110 hp at 4800 rpm.

The car has a disc brake system for both the front and rear wheels.

The car has a cone worm with recirculation balls steering type.

The wheel rims are 5.5J x 14 for both the front and rear wheels.

The weight-to-power ratio is 12.3 kg/Hp and 81.5 Hp/tonne.

The maximum load capacity is 520 kg or 1146.4 lbs.

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