Why did I buy a Mercedes Benz W123?
Mechanical and electronic systems from the 90s and decades prior present a unique challenge to even the most adept wrenchers, and the same goes for the much-lauded and much-maligned W123 Mercedes-Benz. Which is precisely why I bought one. Enthusiasts far and wide know the legend of the W123 Mercedes-Benz chassis.
How much does a Mercedes Benz 300d cost?
Base price of a 300D: $14,057 1977 Base price of a 300D: $16,590 1978 Coupe model of the W123 launches in the States. Base price of a 300D: $19,180 1979 Base 230 sedan with four-cylinder gas engine discontinued.
Which is W123 Benz for towing, 300D, 240D, 190D?
In the W123 series it’s the 300Turbodiesel, which has very nice power for towing. I don’t know the max. towing load on each cars in pounds, but I think the W123 can tow more than the 190D. look at a W124 300 Turbodiesels. these are very powerfull engines. 6cyl, 147hp and very nice torque.
Who was the designer of the Mercedes W123?
Clean lines (some say timeless, some say anonymous, but none can deny that they say Mercedes) were credited variously to Friedrich Geiger and Bruno Sacco.
When did the Mercedes Benz W123 come out?
Let’s get the specs out of the way. The W123 Mercedes-Benz chassis was produced from November 1975 (for the 1976 model year) until January 1986. Within that run, Mercedes produced a four-door saloon, a five-door wagon, and a two-door coupe all on the same unibody platform.
Base price of a 300D: $14,057 1977 Base price of a 300D: $16,590 1978 Coupe model of the W123 launches in the States. Base price of a 300D: $19,180 1979 Base 230 sedan with four-cylinder gas engine discontinued.
What kind of engine does a Mercedes 300D have?
Within that run, Mercedes produced a four-door saloon, a five-door wagon, and a two-door coupe all on the same unibody platform. Engines ranged from 2 and 3-liter diesels (with a turbo from 1980 onward) to a 2.8-liter gasoline inline six. This was the executive car to have in its day, costing nearly $70,000 in today’s money.
In the W123 series it’s the 300Turbodiesel, which has very nice power for towing. I don’t know the max. towing load on each cars in pounds, but I think the W123 can tow more than the 190D. look at a W124 300 Turbodiesels. these are very powerfull engines. 6cyl, 147hp and very nice torque.