General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W123
Generation C123
Modification (Engine) 230 C (109 Hp)
Start of production November, 1976 year
End of production June, 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.9 l/100 km 15.79 US mpg18.96 UK mpg6.71 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg30.05 UK mpg10.64 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 13 sec
Maximum speed 170 km/h 105.63 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.6 kg/Hp, 79.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.4 kg/Nm, 135.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 109 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 47.2 Hp/l
Torque 186 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 137.19 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 115 V 23 / 115.954
Engine displacement 2307 cm3 140.78 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 93.75 mm 3.69 in.
Piston Stroke 83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1375 kg 3031.36 lbs.
Max. weight 1895 kg 4177.76 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4640 mm 182.68 in.
Width 1786 mm 70.31 in.
Height 1395 mm 54.92 in.
Wheelbase 2710 mm 106.69 in.
Front track 1488 mm 58.58 in.
Rear (Back) track 1446 mm 56.93 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14