1979 - Mercedes-Benz - 300D

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 300D 1979
2. 300D
3. 300D 1976
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 300D
Production Year 1979
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2795 mm     (110 in)
Front Track 1488 mm     (58,6 in)
Rear Track 1445 mm     (56,9 in)
Length 4725 mm     (186 in)
Width 1786 mm     (70,3 in)
Height 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Ground Clearance 165 mm     (6,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 1445 kg     (3182,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 65 litre   (14,3 Imp gal ,  17,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-5
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 10 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2998 cc     (182,95 cu in)
Bore 90,9 mm     (3,58 in)
Stroke 92,4 mm     (3,64 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,98
Unitary Capacity 599,6 cc/cylinder    (36,59 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 6
Compression Ratio 21 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo diesel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal D.
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 87 HP     (64,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 172 N.m     (126,9 lb.ft ,  17,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 154,9 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 60,2 HP/ton    (44,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 29 HP/litre    (21,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 155 km/h   (96,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,3 m    (37,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
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