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Specs of Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987/

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) - Photo 1
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD /Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1979 - 1987/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460)?
Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1979 G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?
115 km/h | 71 mph
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1979 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?
72 Hp, 137 Nm
101 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1979 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?
2.4 l
2399 cm3
146.4 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1979 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
What is the length of 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet?
4145 mm
163.19 in.
What is the width of 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet?
1700 mm
66.93 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?
1730 kg
3814 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?
2500 kg
5512 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet?
765 - 1740 l
27 - 61.4 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?
4, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
G-class
Generation
G-class Cabriolet (W460)
Modification (Engine)
240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD
Start of production
1979 year
End of production
1987 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet
Seats
5
Doors
3
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.2 l/100 km 16.6 US mpg
19.9 UK mpg
7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.5 UK mpg
8.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Maximum speed
115 km/h 71 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
24 kg/Hp, 41.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
12.6 kg/Nm, 79.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
72 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
30 Hp/l
Torque
137 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 101 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
OM 616.936
Engine displacement
2399 cm3 146.4 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
90.9 mm 3.58 in.
Piston Stroke
92.4 mm 3.64 in.
Compression ratio
21:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Coolant
10.7 l 11.31 US qt | 9.41 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1730 kg 3814 lbs.
Max. weight
2500 kg 5512 lbs.
Max load
770 kg 1698 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
765 l 27 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1740 l 61.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2500 kg 5512 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4145 mm 163.19 in.
Width
1700 mm 66.93 in.
Height
2000 mm 78.74 in.
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track
1425 mm 56.1 in.
Rear (Back) track
1425 mm 56.1 in.
Front overhang
745 mm 29.33 in.
Rear overhang
800 mm 31.5 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
215 mm 8.46 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.4 m 37.4 ft.
Approach angle
45°
Departure angle
40°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle
31°
Climb angle
38.7°
Wading depth
600 mm 23.62 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Rear suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc, 303 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 260 mm
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Tires size
205/80 R16
Wheel rims size
5.5J x 16