Mercedes-Benz G-Class 1979–1991

1st Generation (W460)
General information
Number of doors3
CountryGermany
Car classJ
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2399 cm3 Diesel
Power71 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany

Specifications

Engine
Maximum torque137 N*m
Valves per cylinder2
Compression ratio21
Capacity2399 cm3
Turnover of maximum torque2400 RPM
Number of cylinders4
Max power at RPM4400 RPM
Max power (kW)53 kW
Engine power71 hp
Engine power72 PS
Cylinder bore90.9 mm
Stroke cycle92.4 mm
Engine typeDiesel
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Injection typeHPFP (Diesel)
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Engine modelom616
Engine codeOM616.936
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Front track width1425 mm
Back track width1425 mm
Width1699 mm
Curb weight1755 kg
Height1940 mm
Clearance210 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Min trunk capacity250 l
Full weight2500 kg
Length4130 mm
Number of seater5
Body typeCrossover
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Drive wheelsAll wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Max speed117 km/h
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.0 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.2 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.2 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)29.5 s
Fuel tank capacity96 l
Fueldiesel
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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