230.6 long-wheelbase chassis
  • Design name
    VF 114 V 23
  • Type
    114.608
  • Production period
    08.1973 - 10.1976
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke petrol
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 180 V 23 / 180.954
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    6 / in-line
  • Bore x Stroke
    81.75 x 72.8 mm
  • Total displacement
    2292 cc (tax classification: 2253 cc)
  • Compression ratio
    9.0
  • Rated output
    120 hp / 88 kW at 5400 rpm
  • Rated torque
    18.2 mkg at 3600 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
  • Valve operation
    1 overhead camshaft
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    2 Zenith 35/40 INAT compound downdraught carburettors with automatic choke
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    under the rear floor / 65 l
  • Frame design
    steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    double wishbone
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    semi-trailing arm axle (hydropneumatic level control optional)
  • Front springs
    coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    telescopic shock absorbers
  • Steering
    recirculating-ball steering (power steering optional)
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, acting on front- and rear wheels; four-wheel disc brakes
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    sheet-steel disc wheels
  • Wheel rims
    drop-centre rim 5 1/2 J x 15 HB
  • Tires
    185 HR 15
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    steering-column shift lever
  • Clutch
    dry single-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.90; II. 2.30; III. 1.41; IV. 1.0; R. 3.66
  • Final drive ratio
    3.92
  • Gearing
    4-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    optional
  • Shifting
    steering-column selector
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.98; II. 2.39; III. 1.46; IV. 1.0; R. 5.47
  • Final drive ratio
    3.92
  • Wheelbase
    3400 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1436 / 1430 mm
  • Length
    5330 mm
  • Width
    1770 mm
  • Kerb weight
    1275 kg
  • by Guideline
    chassis with partial body, tank full, not including spare wheel and tool kit
  • Gross weight
    2265 kg
  • Units produced
    1367 chassis
  • Prices
    08.1973: DM 18,537.00
    02.1974: DM 19,336.20
    06.1974: DM 20,146.50
    02.1975: DM 21,323.10
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