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Engine Technical Data
Engine type - Number of cylinders
Inline 8
Inline 6
Engine Code
M 24 I
M30B35
Fuel type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel System
1 Mercedes-Benz carburettor
Bosch Motronic DME M1.1 (M1.3 after 1988)
Engine Cooling
Water
Engine Alignment
Longitudinal
Longitudinal
Engine displacement
306.2 cu-in / 5018 cm3
209.3 cu-in / 3430 cm3
Bore
3.39 inches
86.00 mm
3.62 inches
92 mm
Stroke
4.25 inches
108.00 mm
3.39 inches
86 mm
Number of valves
16
12
Aspiration
Compressor
N/A
Compression Ratio
5.50
9
Horsepower
158 HP / 160 PS / 118 kW @ 3400 rpm
208 HP / 211 PS / 155 kW @ 5700 rpm
Maximum torque
224 lb-ft / 305 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds
5
5
Clutch Type
Manual
Manual
Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight
Body
Roadster
Num. of Doors
2
4
Num. of Seats
5
Wheelbase
117.32 inches / 298 cm
111.5 inches / 283.2 cm
Length
192.13 inches / 488 cm
193.31 inches / 491 cm
Width
74.8 inches / 190 cm
72.64 inches / 184.5 cm
Height
59.06 inches / 150 cm
55.55 inches / 141.1 cm
Front Axle
60.43 inches / 153.5 cm
60.12 inches / 152.7 cm
Rear Axle
60.91 inches / 154.7 cm
61.18 inches / 155.4 cm
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx
0.32
Front Brakes - Disc dimensions
Drums
Vented Discs (11.89 inches / 302 mm)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions
Drums
Discs (11.81 inches / 300 mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions
225/60 R15
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions
225/60 R15
Front Wheels Width
3.62F
Rear Wheels Width
3.62F
Curb Weight
3527 lbs / 1600 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio
7.58 Kg/hp
Trunk / Boot capacity
17.7 cu-ft / 500 L
Steering
Endless screw. -
Front Suspension
Coil springs. Double wishbone.
Double-pivot MacPherson strut front axle
Rear Suspension
Coil Springs. Swinging axle.
Independent suspension with semi trailing arms
Top Speed
99 Mph / 160 km/h
143 Mph / 230 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph)
8.3 s
Acceleration 0 to 1000m
28.9 s
Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road
31 MPG
7.7 L/100 km
37 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway
24 MPG
9.7 L/100 km
29 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City
14 MPG
16.8 L/100 km
17 MPG UK
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gallons
110 L
24.2 UK gallons
23.8 gallons
90 L
19.8 UK gallons