• Design name
    W 124 E 32
  • Type
    124.032
  • Production period
    07.1993 - 08.1995
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection and emission control system with closed-loop 3-way catalyst)
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 104 E 32 / 104.992
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    6 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right
  • Bore x Stroke
    89.9 x 84.0 mm
  • Total displacement
    3199 cc
  • Compression ratio
    10.0
  • Rated output
    220 hp / 162 kW at 5500 rpm
  • Rated torque
    310 Nm at 3750 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
  • Valve operation
    2 overhead camshafts (intake camshaft adjustable)
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    microprocessor-controlled injection system with hot-film air-mass sensor (HFM)
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    above the rear axle / 70 l
  • Frame design
    steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    A-arm / shock-absorber strut
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    multilink suspension (hydropneumatic level control optional)
  • Front springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    gas-pressure shock absorber struts / gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Steering
    recirculating-ball power steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system;~disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    light-alloy wheels
  • Wheel rims
    6 1/2 J x 15 H 2; with sports suspension: 7 J x 15 H 2
  • Tires
    195/65 ZR 15; with sports suspension: 205/60 ZR 15
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    5-speed manual transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    dry single-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 4.15; II. 2.52; III. 1.69; IV. 1.24; V. 1.0; R. 4.15
  • Final drive ratio
    3.06
  • Maximum speed
    235 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fuel consumption
    8.2 / 10.0 / 14.7 l
  • by Guideline
    80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
  • Gearing
    4-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    optional
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.87; II. 2.25; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; R. 5.59
  • Final drive ratio
    3.06
  • Maximum speed
    230 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fuel consumption
    8.2 / 10.0 / 14.7 l
  • by Guideline
    80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
  • Gearing
    5-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    optional
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.87; II. 2.25; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; V. 0.75; R. 5.59
  • Final drive ratio
    3.69
  • Maximum speed
    230 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fuel consumption
    8.6 / 10.1 / 14.6 l
  • by Guideline
    80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
  • Wheelbase
    2800 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1501 / 1491 mm ("Sportline": 1518 / 1509 mm
  • Length
    4740 mm
  • Width
    1740 mm
  • Height
    1430 mm ("Sportline": 1411 mm)
  • Kerb weight
    1490 kg; from 03.1994: 1500 kg
  • by Guideline
    DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
  • Gross weight
    2040 kg; from 03.1994: 2050 kg
  • Units produced
    a total of 63,950 (from 06.1992)
  • Prices
    05.1993: DM 70,782.50
    03.1994: DM 72,622.50
    08.1994: DM 74,117.50
    05.1995: DM 75,612.50
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