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CannonBall 05-29-2004 02:00 PM
Re: Re: Re: Considering 83 240D - know they are slow, but any way to improve power? Also- good $?
 
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Originally posted by oldnavy
Seems I remember the curb weight as about 3400 on my loaded 240D, but could be wrong.

0-60 in about 15 seconds would be my guess, but I've never timed it. About double that with a/c blowing. :eek:
I posted earlier, at sea level the 240d I have now ran a 1/4 mile in 25 seconds at 55mph. That puts the 0-60 somewhere around 30 seconds. This is with over 300k miles, stock clutch, stock engine, but it runs pretty well, I wouldn't doubt if those numbers are CLOSE to stock.
-Nate

ForcedInduction 05-29-2004 02:02 PM
Re: Re: Re: Re: Considering 83 240D - know they are slow, but any way to improve power? Also- good $
 
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Originally posted by CannonBall
...with over 300k miles, stock clutch...
How long should a factory clutch last? 300K seems quite alot for an item under such heat/stress/pressures.

oldnavy 05-30-2004 09:24 PM
Re: Re: Re: Re: Considering 83 240D - know they are slow, but any way to improve power? Also- good $
 
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Originally posted by CannonBall
I posted earlier, at sea level the 240d I have now ran a 1/4 mile in 25 seconds at 55mph. That puts the 0-60 somewhere around 30 seconds. This is with over 300k miles, stock clutch, stock engine, but it runs pretty well, I wouldn't doubt if those numbers are CLOSE to stock.
-Nate
I think sometimes why it seems faster, is because I'm in a different time zone then everyone else when I drive the Benz. :D :p The driving style required to be a sucessful 240D wheel man is serious preplanning on all entries and exits. ;) Most of the time here in my little hick town I beat most people away from the light and on down the street. :cool: Most have a phone in the ear, trying to corral a kid, or afraid of mashing the gas pedal for fear of bankruptcy at the gas pumps. :eek: :eek: :D


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