240 GD (short wheelbase), 1979 - 1991

240 GD (short wheelbase), 1979 - 1991
  • Design name
    460 GD 24
  • Type
    460.310 (open-top wagon); 460.330 (station wagon); 460.320 (van)
  • Production period
    1979 - 1991
  • Note on production period
    start of production - end of production
  • Number of doors
    3
Mercedes-Benz G-series, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, available from 1979 with four different engines, in five body styles with two different wheelbases. From top left to bottom right: Station wagon long, mahogany brown (DB 8456) special paintwork, panel van long, convertible, each with carmine red (RAL 3002) standard paintwork, station wagon short, agave green (DB 6880) standard paintwork .
79F123
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, station wagon short (2400 mm wheelbase), off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version, cream (RAL 9001) standard paintwork. At the wheel, the test driver of the G models and later Pope chauffeur, Heinrich Wangler.
79F113
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, convertible, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version. Agave green (DB 6880) standard paintwork, spare wheel on rear end (optional extra).
79F112
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version. Shift pattern of the four-speed gearbox (above) and the twin-shaft transfer case. In shift position "S", standard rear-wheel drive is engaged, in position "SA", front-wheel drive is additionally engaged. In position "GA", the off-road ratio is also engaged. The differential locks can be switched separately for the front and rear with two levers.
79F150
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD, station wagon short, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1981 version. Four-cylinder OM 616 pre-chamber diesel engine, 2399 cc, 53 kW/72 hp. Agave green (DB 6880) standard paintwork, halogen fog lamps, spare wheel on rear end (optional extras).
82F89
240 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD, station wagon short, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1981 version. Four-cylinder OM 616 pre-chamber diesel engine, 2399 cc, 53 kW/72 hp. Agave green (DB 6880) standard paintwork, halogen fog lamps, spare wheel on rear end (optional extras).
82F72
240 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD, station wagon short, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1981 version. Four-cylinder OM 616 pre-chamber diesel engine, 2399 cc, 53 kW/72 hp. Agave green (DB 6880) standard paintwork, halogen fog lamps, spare wheel on rear end (optional extras).
82F67
240 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD, station wagon short, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1981 version. Four-cylinder OM 616 pre-chamber diesel engine, 2399 cc, 53 kW/72 hp. Agave green (DB 6880) standard paintwork, halogen fog lamps, spare wheel on rear end (optional extras).
82F66
240 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, station wagon short, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1982, cream (RAL 9001) standard paintwork. Left: 280 S, saloon, 126 model series, 1981, silver blue metallic (DB 930) and on the right a Mercedes-Benz tractor unit. Photo taken on the steep section of the test track at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim.
84F14
G-series, off-road vehicle - W 460, 280 S Saloon - W 126, tractor unit
Mercedes-Benz G-series, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, available from 1979 with four different engines, in five body styles with two different wheelbases. From top to bottom: Convertible, station wagon short, panel van long, station wagon long. Each with spare wheel on the rear end (optional extra).
C28226
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, station wagon short (2400 mm wheelbase), off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version, cream (RAL 9001) standard paintwork.
2004DIG25
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, station wagon short (2400 mm wheelbase), off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version, cream (RAL 9001) standard paintwork.
2004DIG23
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD convertible, off-road vehicle, short wheelbase, 460 model series, 1979 - 1982 version (pictured on right). G 400 CDI Cabriolet, 463 model series, 2004. Brilliant silver metallic, black soft top, black leather. Spare wheel cover in stainless steel, stainless steel running boards on left and right (optional extras).
A2004F1849
240 GD convertible off-road vehicle - W 460, G 400 CDI Cabriolet, off-road vehicle - W 463
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD convertible, off-road vehicle, short wheelbase, 460 model series, 1979 - 1982 version (pictured on right). G 400 CDI Cabriolet, 463 model series, 2004. Brilliant silver metallic, black soft top, black leather. Spare wheel cover in stainless steel, stainless steel running boards on left and right (optional extras).
A2004F1816
240 GD convertible off-road vehicle - W 460, G 400 CDI Cabriolet, off-road vehicle - W 463
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD convertible, off-road vehicle, short wheelbase, 460 model series, 1979 - 1982 version. Until 1982, the dashboard and steering wheel emphasised the commercial vehicle character of the G-Class.
A2004F1802
240 GD convertible off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD convertible, off-road vehicle, short wheelbase, 460 model series, 1979 - 1982 version (pictured on the left). G 400 CDI Cabriolet, 463 model series, 2004. Brilliant silver metallic, black soft top, black leather. Spare wheel cover in stainless steel, stainless steel running boards on left and right (optional extras).
A2004F1784
240 GD convertible off-road vehicle - W 460, G 400 CDI Cabriolet, off-road vehicle - W 463
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD convertible, off-road vehicle, short wheelbase, 460 model series, 1979 - 1982 version (pictured on the left). G 400 CDI Cabriolet, 463 model series, 2004. Brilliant silver metallic, black soft top, black leather. Spare wheel cover in stainless steel, stainless steel running boards on left and right (optional extras).
A2004F1777
240 GD convertible off-road vehicle - W 460, G 400 CDI Cabriolet, off-road vehicle - W 463
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD convertible, off-road vehicle, short wheelbase, 460 model series, 1979 - 1982 version (pictured on right). G 400 CDI Cabriolet, 463 model series, 2004. Brilliant silver metallic, black soft top, black leather. Spare wheel cover in stainless steel, stainless steel running boards on left and right (optional extras).
A2004F1558
240 GD convertible off-road vehicle - W 460, G 400 CDI Cabriolet, off-road vehicle - W 463
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD convertible, off-road vehicle, short wheelbase, 460 model series, 1979 - 1982 version. Until 1982, the dashboard and steering wheel emphasised the commercial vehicle character of the G-Class. In front of the 240 GD, a G 400 CDI Cabriolet, 463 model series, 2004. Brilliant silver metallic, black soft top, black leather. Spare wheel cover in stainless steel, stainless steel running boards on left and right (optional extras).
A2004F1559
240 GD convertible off-road vehicle - W 460, G 400 CDI Cabriolet, off-road vehicle - W 463
Mercedes-Benz G-series, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1982. One of the most striking changes of the model update in the interior: The G-series receives the steering wheel, the steering column switch and the rotary light switch of the Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. In addition, the seat covers were changed.
82098-11
G-series, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, convertible, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version. M 115 carburetted four-cylinder petrol engine, 2307 cc, 66 kW/90 hp. Spare wheel on the rear end (optional extra).
C28332
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, convertible, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979. Halogen fog lamps, spare wheel on rear end (optional extras).
C28225
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz G-series, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, available from 1979 with four different engines, in five body styles with two different wheelbases. From left to right: Panel van long, station wagon long, convertible, station wagon short. Each with spare wheel on the rear end (optional extra).
C28236
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version, interior. The designers initially chose a simple, functional design with painted sheet metal surfaces and sparse interior trim. The driver looks through the two-spoke steering wheel at a simple instrument panel with speedometer and function indicator lights. The check pattern on the seats is in keeping with a long-standing Mercedes-Benz tradition.
C28239
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz G-series, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1982. One of the most striking changes of the model update in the interior: The G-series receives the steering wheel, the steering column switch and the rotary light switch of the Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. In addition, the seat covers were changed.
82F88
G-series, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, convertible, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version, carmine red (RAL 3002) standard paintwork, spare wheel on the rear end (optional extra).
2003DIG683
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version, agave green (DB 6880) standard paintwork. Interior. The designers initially chose a simple, functional design with painted sheet metal surfaces and sparse interior trim. The driver looks through the two-spoke steering wheel at a simple instrument panel with speedometer and function indicator lights. The check pattern on the seats is in keeping with a long-standing Mercedes-Benz tradition.
79F145
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version, agave green (DB 6880) standard paintwork. Interior. The designers initially chose a simple, functional design with painted sheet metal surfaces and sparse interior trim. The driver looks through the two-spoke steering wheel at a simple instrument panel with speedometer and function indicator lights. The check pattern on the seats is in keeping with a long-standing Mercedes-Benz tradition.
79F149
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, station wagon short, off-road vehicle, 460 model series. Design by the French fashion designer André Courrèges (1923 - 2016), 1980.
1975M445
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460, design by André Courrèges
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, station wagon short, off-road vehicle, 460 model series. Design by the French fashion designer André Courrèges (1923 - 2016), 1980.
1975M446
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460, design by André Courrèges
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, station wagon short (2400 mm wheelbase), off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version, cream (RAL 9001) standard paintwork.
2007M6016
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, station wagon short, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, very early version, 1979, carmine red (RAL 3002) standard paintwork, halogen fog lamps (optional extra).
2007M6042
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, convertible, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version, carmine red (RAL 3002) standard paintwork, spare wheel on the rear end (optional extra).
2007M6045
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD - 280 GE, station wagon short (2400 mm wheelbase), off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version, cream (RAL 9001) standard paintwork.
2007M6065
230 G, 240 GD, 280 GE, 300 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz 240 GD, station wagon short, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, 1979 version. Four-cylinder OM 616 pre-chamber diesel engine, 2399 cc, 53 kW/72 hp. Agave green (DB 6880) standard paintwork, spare wheel on rear end (optional extra). As a towing vehicle with horse box.
2003DIG684
240 GD, off-road vehicle - W 460
Mercedes-Benz vehicles 1978 (from top to bottom): 200 D - 250, saloon, 123 model series, english red (DB 504). 207 D, station wagon ("Bremer Transporter"), 601 model series, with special paintwork. 240 GD - 280 GE, convertible, off-road vehicle, 460 model series, cream (RAL 9001).
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Passenger car range 1978
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