The Mercedes-Benz 240 D is a rear wheel drive automobile, with its engine placed in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body designed by Friedrich Geiger.
It is part of Mercedes-Benz's W 123 series.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 2.4 litre capacity. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 64 bhp (65 PS/48 kW) of power at 4200 rpm, and maximum torque of 137 N·m (101 lb·ft/14 kgm) at 2400 rpm.
A 4 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the wheels.
The quoted kerb weight is 1385 kg.
Maximum speed claimed is 138 km/h (86 mph).
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