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(1981 model)
2-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2299 cm3 / 140.3 cu in / 140.3 cu in, 99.9 kW / 134.0 hp / 134.0 hp @ 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm, 205.0 N·m / 151.2 lb·ft / 151.2 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 230 CE | Issued until | |
| Serie | 230 | Number made | |
| Model family | C 123 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4640 mm / 182.7 in / 182.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1380 kg / 3042 lb / 3042 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1786 mm / 70.3 in / 70.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1395 mm / 54.9 in / 54.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2710 mm / 106.7 in / 106.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1488 mm / 58.6 in / 58.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1446 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.12 m2 / 22.8 sq ft / 22.8 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | M 102 E 23 / 102.980 | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 95.5 mm / 3.76 in / 3.76 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.3 mm / 3.16 in / 3.16 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.19 | |
| Fuel supply | Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection | Engine displacement | 2299 cm3 / 140.3 cu in / 140.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 574.75 cm3/cylinder / 35.073 cu in/cylinder / 35.073 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 99.9 kW / 134.0 hp / 134.0 hp at 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 205.0 N·m / 151.2 lb·ft / 151.2 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 44.0 kW / 59.1 hp / 59.1 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 43.5 kW/l / 0.955 bhp/cu in / 0.955 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 89.2 N·m/l / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.58 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 97.1 kW/ton / 73.6 bhp/ton / 73.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 11.50 s / 11.50 s / 11.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.2 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Independent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 6J x 14 H 2 | Wheels rear | 6J x 14 H 2 |
| Tyres front | 195/70 HR 14 89H | Tyres rear | 195/70 HR 14 89H |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 278 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in | Brake diameter rear | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 230 CE
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