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/8
1972
Mercedes-Benz
/8
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1972
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
/8
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
W114/W115
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
280 CE
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
185 hp
Power (kW)
136 kW
Top speed
195 km/h
(121 mph)
0–60 mph
9.4 seconds
0–100 km/h
9.9 seconds
Displacement
2,746 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,685 mm
(184.4 in)
Width
1,790 mm
(70.5 in)
Height
1,395 mm
(54.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,750 mm
(108.3 in)
Curb weight
1,455 kg
(3,208 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
78.8 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
78 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
12.3 – 13.8 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,444 mm
(56.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Overhang, Front
775 mm
(30.5 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,155 mm
(45.5 in)
Turning Circle
11.08 m
Ground Clearance
170 mm
(6.7 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1975 – 1995 kg
(4,354 – 4,398 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg
(2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
520 kg
(1,146 lb)
Max Roof Load
30 kg
(66 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Analogue
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Steering Wheel
Adjustments
Telescope
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats
Armrest
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
610 litres
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Other
Car Classification
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
/8
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
/8 Standard
1968–1976
Generation
W114/W115
Year
1972
Powertrain
280 CE
Horsepower
185 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline