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1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460)?Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1979 G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?115 km/h | 71.46 mph
How much power, Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1979 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?72 Hp, 137 Nm
101.05 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1979 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?2.4 l
2399 cm3
146.4 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1979 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet?4145 mm
163.19 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet?1700 mm
66.93 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?1730 kg
3814 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?2500 kg
5511.56 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet?765 - 1740 l
27.02 - 61.45 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz G-class Cabriolet (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model G-class
Generation G-class Cabriolet (W460)
Modification (Engine) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeOff-road vehicle, Cabriolet
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.2 l/100 km 16.56 US mpg
19.89 UK mpg
7.04 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg
8.33 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Maximum speed 115 km/h 71.46 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 24 kg/Hp, 41.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 12.6 kg/Nm, 79.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 72 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 30 Hp/l
Torque 137 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 101.05 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code OM 616.936
Engine displacement 2399 cm3 146.4 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 90.9 mm 3.58 in.
Piston Stroke 92.4 mm 3.64 in.
Compression ratio 21:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Coolant 10.7 l 11.31 US qt | 9.41 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1730 kg 3814 lbs.
Max. weight 2500 kg 5511.56 lbs.
Max load 770 kg 1697.56 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 765 l 27.02 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1740 l 61.45 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 2500 kg 5511.56 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4145 mm 163.19 in.
Width 1700 mm 66.93 in.
Height 2000 mm 78.74 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track 1425 mm 56.1 in.
Rear (Back) track 1425 mm 56.1 in.
Front overhang 745 mm 29.33 in.
Rear overhang 800 mm 31.5 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 215 mm 8.46 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.4 m 37.4 ft.
Approach angle 45°
Departure angle 40°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 31°
Climb angle 38.7°
Wading depth 600 mm 23.62 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakesDisc, 303 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 260 mm
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Tires size 205/80 R16
Wheel rims size5.5J x 16