240Generation1st Generation 1st Facelift Transmission- Automatic Electrohydraulic
- Manual, 3
- 4-speed
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume6.5 litres Transmission Fluid, Volume2.3 – 6.5 litres Engine Coolant, Volume10.9 litres Car Battery
- Voltage
- 12 V
- Battery Capacity
- 70 Ah
- Alternator Charge Current
- 70 A
- Alternator Voltage
- 14 V
Engine Configuration
- Bore
- 88 mm (3.5 in)
- Stroke
- 73 mm (2.9 in)
- Compression Ratio
- 9.5 :1
- Engine Configuration
- V-Engine
- Naturally Aspirated
- Yes
- Synchronization
- Timing Chain
- Engine Placement
- Front
- Engine Mount
- Longitudinally
- Type of Combustion Engine
Service Intervals
- Air Filter
- 50,000 km (31,069 mi)
- Fuel Filter
- 25,000 km (15,534 mi)
- Spark Plug
- 25,000 km (15,534 mi)
- Brake Fluid
- 75,000 km / 3 years
- Oil Change & Engine Filter
- 12,500 km / 0.5 years
- Engine Coolant
- 50,000 km / 2 years
PistonFuel SystemMechanical Fuel Injection Engine CoolingLiquid Cooling 1 – 1.37 :1Final Drive3.73 – 3.91 :1 Steel
Head Room, Rear950 mm (37.4 in)Leg Room, Front1,049 mm (41.3 in) Leg Room, Rear958 mm (37.7 in) Hip Room, Front1,430 mm (56.3 in) Hip Room, Rear1,430 mm (56.3 in) Shoulder Room, Front1,360 mm (53.5 in) Shoulder Room, Rear1,350 mm (53.1 in) Rear DoorsConventionalAir ConditionOptionalNumber of Vents, Front4 pcs Connectivity
- Radio
- Optional
- Radio Preparation
- Yes
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Speakers
- Total Number of Speakers
- 4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
- Adjustments
- Mechanical
- Anti-glare
- Manual
- Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
- Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
- Door
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
Other Equipment
- Make-up Mirror
- Passenger Side
- Clock
- Yes
- Carpets
- Optional
- Cigarette Lighter
- Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
- Front
- Optional
- Rear
- Optional
- Driver: Yes
- Passenger: -
- Rear: -
- Production Number (Series)
- 2,862,573
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
- 1974
- 92,650
- 1975
- 116,723
- 1976
- 112,100
- 1977
- 105,275
- 1978
- 138,805
- 1979
- 130,070
- 1980
- 111,807
- 1981
- 133,086
- 1982
- 125,639
930 kg (2,050 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear990 kg (2,183 lb) PoweredWindow Lifts, RearPowered (Safety Lock) Heat-Insulating Windows- Front
- First Row
- Second Row
- Rear
Windows › Tinted Windows
- Windscreen, upper part
- Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
- Front
- Laminated
- Side
- Tempered
- Rear
- Tempered
Other Equipment
- Sunroof
- Openable (Manual)
- Normal Roof
- Yes
- Antenna
- Yes
Other Equipment › Sunroof
MaterialSteel8Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual4 Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total4 Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
- Seat Depth
- Manual
- Backrest Angle
- Manual
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Second Seat Row
- Armrest
- Yes
- Number of Seats
- 3
- Type of Seat
- Adult
1983133,104
SedanDrivetrain
RWD Fuel
Gasoline