Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD /Off-road vehicle 1979 - 1982/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460)?

Off-road vehicle, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1979 G-class (W460) 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD?

128 km/h | 80 mph

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle 1979 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD?

90 Hp, 167 Nm
123 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle 1979 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD?

2.3 l
2307 cm³
140.78 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) Off-road vehicle 1979 230 G (90 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?

4145 mm
163.19 in.

What is the width of 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle?

1700 mm
66.93 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD?

1775 kg
3913 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD?

2500 kg
5512 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle?

743 - 1730 l
26.2 - 61.1 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

G-class

Generation

G-class (W460)

Modification (Engine)

230 G (90 Hp) 4WD

Start of production

1979 year

End of production

1982 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Off-road vehicle

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.2 l/100 km 12.3 US mpg
14.7 UK mpg
5.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

128 km/h 80 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

19.7 kg/Hp, 50.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.6 kg/Nm, 94.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

90 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

39 Hp/l

Torque

167 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 123 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 115.973

Engine displacement

2307 cm³ 140.78 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

93.7 mm 3.69 in.

Piston Stroke

83.6 mm 3.29 in.

Compression ratio

8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Coolant

10.7 l 11.31 US qt | 9.41 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1775 kg 3913 lbs.

Max. weight

2500 kg 5512 lbs.

Max load

725 kg 1598 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

743 l 26.2 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1730 l 61.1 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

1985 mm 78.15 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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 230 G (90 Hp) 4WD /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982/