PKW4172 "Stroke Eight" saloons, Types 200 D - 280 E (114, 115 series), 1973 - 1976

"Stroke Eight" saloons, Types 200 D - 280 E (114, 115 series), 1973 - 1976

In September 1973, the whole 114/115 series underwent extensive model revision; countless details, which had been introduced into the SL and SLC Types respectively, and also in the S-Class now were incorporated into the models of the less prestigious product line, improving the general safety concept. To name but a few: exterior rear mirrors, which could be adjusted from inside the car, dirt repelling decorative trims at the A-pillars, which kept the side windows clean even in poor weather, profiled, soil-repellent taillights as well as a roof rail at the rear window. The four-spoke security steering wheel, which was a familiar feature of product lines 107 and 116, had been integrated into serial production of the "Stroke Eight" types half a year prior to model revision. From March 1973, head rests and automatic safety belts became part of the serial equipment of 114/115 series models.

The improved models were also up-dated externally and adapted to the appearance of the S-Class. The radiator grill became lower and wider, the swivel windows disappeared, the front number plate was placed on, instead of under, the bumper and the boot handle was altered. The models 250 to 280 E, like the coupés, no longer had the double bumpers at the front and only the 280 and the 280 E still had the longer rear bumper.

As part of the facelift carried out in August 1973 two new 4-cylinder engines were introduced; the 240 D was now the top Diesel model and the 230.4 replaced the 220. The suffix Ř" in the designation of the new 230 was necessary to avoid confusion with the original 230 model with a 6-cylinder engine, which was still available as the 230.6.

In July 1974 there was a further addition to the range: the 240 D 3.0, which was the first 5-cylinder Diesel-engined car in the world. Its 3-liter engine provided 80 hp - a remarkable performance for a Diesel car in those days.

In January 1976 the 123 series was presented as the successor to the 114/115 series; production had already begun. Production of the "Stroke Eight" models was not ceased immediately, but continued until December 1976, so both series were in production simultaneously for about a year.The model 250 up to the 280 E and the coupés were the exceptions, their production already ended a few months earlier – depending on the model between June and September 1976.In nine years a total of more than 1.9 million of all versions of the W 114/115 series were produced.

Mercedes-Benz 240 D / 230.6 long
Saloon, 7-8 seats, 1973
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Mercedes-Benz 240 D / 230.6 long
Mercedes-Benz 200, 200 D, 230.4, 230.6, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0 Liter, 250
aus den Jahren 1973 bis 1976
C14574
Mercedes-Benz Baureihe 114,115
Mercedes-Benz Typ 200, 200 D, 230.4, 230.6, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0 Liter, 250, aus den Jahren 1973 bis 1976
C14575
MB Baureihe 114,115
Mercedes-Benz 200 D Taxi
115 series, 1973
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Mercedes-Benz 200 D Taxi
Mercedes-Benz "Strichacht" Limousine aus dem Jahre 1973
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MB "Strichacht" Limousine
Mercedes-Benz Typ 200, 200 D, 230.4, 230.6, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0 Liter, 250, aus den Jahren 1973 bis 1976
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MB Baureihe 114,115
Mercedes-Benz Typ 200, 200 D, 230.4, 230.6, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0 Liter, 250, aus den Jahren 1973 bis 1976
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MB Baureihe 114,115
The small difference: From the four-cylinder Mercedes-Benz 230.4, this type 230.6 differed by the number that provided information about the number of cylinders. Class W 114/W 115, 1973 to 1976
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Mercedes-Benz 230.6. (W 114,115)
Mercedes-Benz Typ 200 D Taxi, 1973
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MB 200 D Taxi
Mercedes-Benz Typ 200 D Taxi, 1973
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MB 200 D Taxi
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0, W 115
1999DIG469
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0, W 115
1999DIG470
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0, W 115
1999DIG605
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0
Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0, W 115
1999DIG607
Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0, W 115
1999DIG609
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0, W 115
1999DIG610
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0, W 115, 1973
1999DIG617
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0
Mercedes-Benz 240 D, W 115
1999DIG632
Mercedes-Benz 240 D
Pioneer: The Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0 of the W 115 model series is regarded as a pioneer of powerful, modern diesel passenger cars, 1974-1976.
1999DIG700
240 D 3.0 saloon - W 115
World premiere: In the Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0 Saloon of the W 115 series, a five-cylinder diesel engine worked in a passenger car for the first time.
1974-1976
1999DIG706
240 D 3.0 saloon - W 115
Mercedes-Benz Saloon 240 D 3.0, W 115 model series, 1974-1976.
1999DIG726
240 D 3.0 saloon - W 115
The Mercedes-Benz Type 240 D of the W 115 series of the Greek taxi driver Gregorios Sachinidis from Thessaloniki has a mileage of 4.6 million. Km. This "stroke eight" is thus also the Mercedes-Benz with the currently highest known mileage. With its enormous driving performance, this world record vehicle impressively underlines the proverbial longevity of Mercedes-Benz automobiles, which as taxis shape the streetscape of many German cities as well as international metropolises. Mr. Sachinidis had taken over his vehicle in 1981 in Germany with about 220,000 km on the speedometer and transferred it to Thessaloniki. There he operated the car around the clock as a taxi until July 2004.
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Mercedes-Benz type 240 D (W 115)
Mercedes-Benz 200, 200 D, 230.4, 230.6, 220 D, 240 D, 240 D 3.0-Liter, 250
aus den Jahren 1973 - 1976
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Mercedes-Benz Baureihe 114,115
Mercedes-Benz "Strich-Acht" Limousine der Baureihe114,115 aus dem Jahre 1974
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Mercedes-Benz Baureihe 114,115
Mercedes-Benz "Strich-Acht"-Limousine 240 D 3.0-Liter, 1974 - 1976
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Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0-Liter
Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0 saloon, W 115 model series, 1974.
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240 D 3.0 saloon - W 115
46 th International Automobile Motor Show Frankfurt. Over 1.5 million Mercedes-Benz models 200 to 280 have been built since production began in 1968.The diesel models,whose top model 240 D 3.0 has the only five-cylinder engine in the world installed in a passenger car,play a major role in the success of this,the most successful model program of the Daimler-Benz AG to date,which continues to be built unchanged in 1976.
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46 th International Automobile Motor Show Frankfurt
Mercedes-Benz "Strich-Acht"-Limousine 240 D 3.0
aus dem Jahre 1974
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Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0
Mercedes-Benz 280 E
"Strich-Acht" Limousine in einem bayerischen Jagdrevier, 1973
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Mercedes-Benz 280 E
Mercedes-Benz 200 - 280 E
"Strich-Acht"-Limousine, 1973 - 1976
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Mercedes-Benz 200 - 280 E
Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D 
"Strich-Acht"-Limousine, 1973 - 1976
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Mercedes-Benz 200 D, 220 D, 240 D
Mercedes-Benz 240 D
"Strich-Acht"-Limousine, 1973 - 1976
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Mercedes-Benz 240 D
Model diversity: The mid-range W 114/115 series and the S-Class W 116 are icons of their age, pictured here at the 1973 IAA.
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IAA 1973
Marathon machine: Gregorios Sachinidis (left) presented his 240 D to the Mercedes-Benz Museum in 2004. Pictured center, Dr. Alexander Paufler, President of DaimlerChrysler Hellas, right Wolfgang Rolli, Museum Director.
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Mercedes-Benz Typ 240 D (W 115)
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