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Mercedes-Benz 230 C {C 123}

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.70 mm × 83.60 mm 3.69 in × 3.29 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.3 litre 2307 cc (140.782 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 Stromberg 175 CDT carburettor
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 13.70 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 170 km/h (106 mph)
Fuel consumption 9.4/12.1/14.9 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 79.27 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1007.7 kPa (146.2 psi)
Specific torque 80.19 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 115 V 23 / 115.954
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 576.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2710 mm
wheelbase 106.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4640 mm
Length (inches) 182.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1786 mm
Width (inches) 70.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1395 mm
Height (inches) 54.9 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1375 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3031 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 65 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle
Tyres 195/70 HR 14 89H
Wheels 6J x 14 H 2
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.69

General information

RAC rating 21.8
Number made
Model code C 123 V 23
Model family C 123
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 C {C 123} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1976

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