Mercedes-Benz G-Class 1979–1991

1st Generation (W460)
General information
Number of doors5
CountryGermany
Car classJ
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2874 cm3 Diesel
Power121 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginGermany

Specifications

Engine
Engine power121 hp
Engine power122 PS
Compression ratio19.5
Turnover of maximum torque2300 RPM
Maximum torque280 N*m
Capacity2874 cm3
Valves per cylinder4
Number of cylinders5
Cylinder bore89 mm
Max power (kW)90 kW
Max power at RPM90 RPM
Stroke cycle92.4 mm
Engine typeDiesel
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Injection typeHPFP (Diesel)
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine modelom602
Engine codeOM602.983
Timing beltSOHC
Boost typeTurbocharged
Bodywork
Front track width1425 mm
Back track width1425 mm
Width1699 mm
Curb weight1870 kg
Height1920 mm
Clearance210 mm
Min trunk capacity250 l
Full weight2500 kg
Wheelbase2850 mm
Length4560 mm
Number of seater5
Body typeCrossover
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA84.1 5x130 mm
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Drive wheelsAll wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Operating characteristics
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.2 l
Max speed141 km/h
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.2 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)18.0 s
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.3 l
Fuel tank capacity96 l
Fueldiesel
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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