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TECHNICAL DATA
(adjusting values and wear limits appear in pertinent repair groups)
Note: USA values in brackets. |
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M 44/01 manuals - M 44/03 automatics
(M 44/02 manuals - M 44/04 automatics)
M 44/05 manuals - M 44/06 automatics
(M 44/07 manuals - M 44/08 automatics)
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Number of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Displacement (actual)
Displacement (tiscal)
Compression ratio
Max. engine power
to 80/1269/EC
Net power, SAE J 1349
At engine speed
Max. torque to 80/1269/EC
Net torque, SAE J 1349
At engine speed
Max. specitic power output
Net power to SAE J 1349
Fuel grade
Engine speed limit
Engine weight (dry)
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mm/in.
mm/in.
cm3/in.3
cm3
kW/HP
kW/HP
rpm
Nm/kpm
Nm/ft. Ibs.
rpm
kW / HP
kW / HP
rpm
kg/Ibs. |
4
100/3.94
78.9/3.11
2479/151.26
2449
10.6 : 1 (9.5: 1)
120/163 (110/150)
116/156 (105/143)
5800 (5500)
205/20.9 (192/19.6)
199/151.3 (186/137)
3000
48/66 (44.4/60.5)
48/63 (42.4/57.7)
96 RON
(91 RON - unleaded fuel only)
6500
166/366 |
E n g i n e D e s i g n
Type
Crankcase
Crankshaft
Crankshaft bearings |
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Water-cooled, axial, 4 cylinder, 4 stroke,
in-line, internat combustion engine with
toothed belt driven overhead camshaft
and two compensating shafts
Two-piece, light alloy
Forged steel
Five |

Connecting rods
Conrod bearings
Piston pin bearings
Pistons
Piston pins
Piston rings
Cylinders
Cylinder head
Valve seat inserts (shrink-fit)
Valve guides
Valve arrangement
Exhaust valves
Valve springs
Valve timing
Camshaft
Camshaft bearings
Camshaft drive
Valve clearance
Timing with 1 mm lift
and zero valve clearance
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Forged steel/cast since February, 1984
Plain
Press-fit brass bushings
Cast fight alloy
Floating installation, secured with circlips
2 compression rings and 1 oil scraper ring
Light alloy
Light alloy
Intake: FCr 330 Exhaust: CoMo 75
Press-fit special brass
1 intake, 1 exhaust, overhead, in-line
With armored seat
2 coil springs per valve
By overhead camshaft and hydraulic cam
followers
Shell hard east
Camshaft runs in camshaft case without bearing shells
Toothed belt with tensioning roller
Automatie hydraulic adjustment
Intake opens 1° after
Intake closes 49° after
Exhaust opens 43° before
Exhaust closes 3° before |
TDC
BDC
BDC
TDC |
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| E n g i n e C o o l i n g |
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Closed cooling system, electric fan with
thermo switch, antifreeze for - 25° C
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E n g i n e L u b r i c a t i o n
System |
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Pressure circulation with siekle-type pump,
oil filter and oil/water heat exchanger in
oil full flow and water bypass integrated in
crankcase
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Oil pressure at 5,000 rpm
Oil pressure display
Max. oil temperature
Oil consumption |
ltr./1000km |
Approx. 4 bar at operating temperature
Indicator lamp and pressure gage
140° C
Up to 1.5 |

| E x h a u s t S y s t e m |
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Manifold, single pipe up to primary
muffler, primary and final mufflers
(manifold, single pipe up to 3-way
catalytic converter, final muffler)
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| H e a t i n g |
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Warm water heater with heat exchanger
and blower
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F u e l S y s t e m
Fuel supply
Fuel grade
Fuel consumption to
80/1268/EC in
Also official specifications
for France and Great Britain
- ECE A 70 - |
RON/MON
ltr./100 km |
DME (Digital Motor Eletronics)
1 electric delivery pump
96/98 (91/82 unleaded)
at 90 km/h
at 120 km/h
city cycle |
Manuals
6.4
8.0
11.5 |
Automatics
6.5
8.1
11.3 |
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E l e c t r i c a l S y s t e
m
Interference suppression
Battery voltage
Battery capacity
Battery capacity (M-eq.)
Alternator output
Ignition
Spark plug connectors
Firing order
Ignition timing control
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V
Ah
Ah
A/W |
ECE - R 10 and 72/245/EC or VDE0879
12
50 (63)
63
90/1260, 115/1610 since 1985/2 models
Via DME
Without booster gap
1 - 3 - 4 - 2
Via DME |
| B o d y T y p e |
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Coupe with integral steel body, 2 doors, bolted front fenders, real window
and spoiler tailgate, concealed headlights; removable hardtop roof as optional exstra
equipment |

Dimensions (at DIN curb weight)
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Length
Length with US bumpers
as optional equipment
Width
Height
Wheelbase (designed)
Front track
Rear track
Ground clearance
(at max. weight)
Bed clearance
Front overhang angle (limited by spoiler)
Rear overhang angle (Limited by exhaust)
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mm/in.
mm/in.
mm/in.
mm/in.
mm/in.
mm/in.
mm/in.
mm/in.
mm/in. |
4200/165.354 (4290/168.898)
4290/168.898
1735/68.307
1275/50.197
2400/94.488
7J x 15/7J x 16
6J x 15/6J x 16
5 1/2J x 15
7J x 15/7J x 16
6J x 15/6J x 16
5 1/2J x 15 |
1477/58.150
1452/57.165
1440/56.693
1451/57.126
1426/56.142
1414/55.669 |
125/4.921
120/4.72 since 1985/2 models
53/2.087
14°
15° |
W e i g h t s (to DIN 70020)
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Curb weight
Curb weight axle force
Front
Rear
Max. total weight
Max. front axle load
Max. rear axle load
Payload
Max. roof load, incl.
roof carrier
Max. trailer load without brakes*
with brakes*
Max. car/trailer weight
Max. drawbar load
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kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs |
1180/2601 (1260/2779)
since 1985/2 models:
1210/2668 (1260/2779)
580/1279(620/1367)
600/1323 (640/1411)
since 1985/2 models:
630/1389 (640/1411)
1500/3307 (1550/3418)
since 1985/2 models:
1530/3373 (1550/3417)
720/1588
880/1940, 900/1984 since 1985/2
320/706 (290/639)
35/77 or 75/165 with roof
transporting system
500/1103
1200/2646
2700/5952 since 1985/2 models:
2730/6019 (2750/6063)
50/110 |
| * Gradients up to 16% |
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F i l l i n g C a p a c i t i e s
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Engine oil (volume depends on
measurement with oil dipstick -
see Owner's Manual)
Engine oil volume
Engine coolant volume
Transmission with differential
volume
Fuel tank volume
Brake fluid volume
Washing fluid volume for
windshield and headlights
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brand name HD oil to API CI.
SE or SF - see Owner's Manual
approx. 6.0 ltr.
approx. 7.8 ltr.
approx. 2.0 ltr. of hypoid gear
lube SAE 80 to MIL-L 2105,
APl Classification GL 4
approx. 66 ltr., of which 9 ltr.
in reserve since 1985/2 models:
approx. 80 ltr., of which 8 ltr.
in reserve
approx. 0.2 ltr.
approx. 6.0 ltr. |
P e r f o r m a n c e
Top speed
Acceleration from
0 to 100 km/h*
(0 to 60 mph)*
(1/4 mile)*
Kilometer from
standing start*
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km/h / mph
sec
sec
sec
sec |
220/137 (210/130)
Manuals
8.4 (9.3)
(8.3)
(16.2)
28.8(30.1) |
Automatics
9.6
(9.8)
(17.2)
30.5(31.4) |
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H i l l C l i m b i n g
In % (slip limit) |
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear |
Manuals
63
36 (34)
23 (21)
15 (14)
10 (8) |
Automatics
55 (38.5)
25 (19)
15 (11) |
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| * DIN curb weight + 1/2 of payload |

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