Compare: Mercedes-Benz /8 1973 Sedan 60 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

/8 (W115, facelift 1973)

Modification (Engine)

220 D/8 (60 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

August, 1973

End of production

December, 1976

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

29.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

29.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

27.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

130 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

22.9 kg/Hp, 43.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.9 kg/Nm, 91.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

60 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Power per litre

27.3 Hp/l

Torque

126 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

OM 615 D 22 / 615.912

Engine displacement

2197 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

87 mm

Piston Stroke

92.4 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l

Coolant

10.7 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1375 kg

Max. weight

1895 kg

Max load

520 kg

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

Dimensions

Length

4680 mm

Width

1770 mm

Height

1440 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm

Front track

1488 mm

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14, Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14