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The E 230 Petrol is available with both, manual and automatic transmission option.
Environment friendly concerns ensure that no CFCs are used in the production of the E-class, and the car is almost completely recyclable. Renewable raw materials like coconut fibre, sisal and flax are extensively used.
The suspensions are double transverse control arm with coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers in the front, and a five-link independent suspension with coil springs in the rear.
The brakes are hydraulic, diagonally split, servo assisted with ABS (anti-lock braking system), and asbestos free with discs (in the front) and drum (at the rear).
The safety features of the E-230 are:
· Air-bags for the driver and front-passenger
· Rear-seat head restraints
· Integral side-impact protection
· Child-proof door locks in the rear
· Exterior mirrors with defogger
· Acceleration skid control (ASR) with warning indicator
The other features of the E-230 include:
· Out-side temperature gauge
· Ventilation system with dust, filter and air re-circulation setting
· Air-conditioning with dual temperature controls
· Blaupunkt music system with 8 speakers
· Power windows
· Lockable glove box with glass-holder, coin-holder
and pen-holder
· Remote boot-lid opening
· Windscreen washer system with heated tips
| Specifications E 230 | |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4795 mm |
| Width | 1799 mm |
| Height | 1433 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1450 Kg / 1475 kg (automatic) |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2833 mm |
| Power | |
| Type | 4 Cylinders Petrol inline DOHC |
| Piston Displacement | 2295 cc |
| Max. Power | 143 bhp @ 5400 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 21.73 kg-m @ 3700 - 4500 rpm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65 litres |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Gears | |
| Manual, 5 forward all
synchronised, 1 reverse 5 Speed Automatic Transmission, electronically controlled |
|
| Suspension | |
| Front | Doubl traverse control arm with coil springs and gas filled shock absorbers |
| Rear | Five-Link independent rear suspension with coil springs |
| Steering | |
| Type | Rack & Pinion, Power-assisted |
| Turning Radius | 5.65 Mts. |
| Brakes | |
| Type | Hydraulic, diagonally slit, servo assisted, with ABS system |
| Front | Discs, asbestos free |
| Rear | Discs, asbestos free |
| Tyres | |
| Tyres | 195/65 R15 (OR) 205/65 R15 |
| Performance | |
| Max Speed | 215 km/hr (manual) / 212 kmph (auto) |