The Mercedes-Benz 240 TD is a 5 door estate/station wagon style automobile styled by Friedrich Geiger with a front located engine driving through the rear wheels.
The 240 TD forms part of Mercedes-Benz's S 123 model series.
Power is supplied by a single overhead camshaft, 2.4 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 71 bhp (72 PS/53 kW) at 4400 rpm and 137 N·m (101 lb·ft/14 kgm) at 2400 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed automatic transmission.
Maximum speed stated is 133 km/h, which is 83 mph.
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