230/8 chassis for special-purpose bodies

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

Wheelbase:
2750 mm
Front / rear track:
1432 / 1430 mm
Length:
4680 mm
Width:
1770 mm
Kerb weight:
for ambulance: 1215 kg; for estate: 1230 kg
by Guideline:
chassis with partial body, tank full, not including spare wheel and tool kit
Gross weight:
for ambulance: 2050 kg; for estate: 2230 kg