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    Esprit Powertrain & Performance
    Explore the powertrain & performance of Mercedes-Benz C-Class Esprit
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    Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes

    Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes

    Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way

    Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Emission Control Level

    Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Engine Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes

    Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy

    Engine Bore: 85.3

    Engine Cc: 1799

    Engine Compression Ratio: 9.8

    Engine Configuration: In-Line

    Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy

    Engine Liters: 1.8

    Engine Location: Front

    Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4

    Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4

    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal

    Engine Stroke: 78.7

    Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Engine

    Engine Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes

    Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy

    Engine Bore: 85.3

    Engine Cc: 1799

    Engine Compression Ratio: 9.8

    Engine Configuration: In-Line

    Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy

    Engine Liters: 1.8

    Engine Location: Front

    Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4

    Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4

    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal

    Engine Stroke: 78.7

    Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol

    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel

    Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol

    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic

    Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold: yes

    Fuel System

    Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic

    Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold: yes

    Fuel Tanks

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.4

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 62

    Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total

    Fuel Tanks

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.4

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 62

    Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total

    Oil Pressure

    Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light

    Oil Pressure

    Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Water Temperature Type: Gauge

    Water Temperature

    Water Temperature Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Combined L100km: 7.2

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Combined Mpg: 33

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Country Highway L100km: 8

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Country Highway Mpg: 29

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Standard: Eu 83

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Urban L100km: 10

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Urban Mpg: 24

    Fuel Consumption

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Combined L100km: 7.6

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Combined Mpg: 31

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Country Highway L100km: 8

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Country Highway Mpg: 29

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Standard: Eu 83

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Urban L100km: 10

    Fuel Consumption Eu83 Urban Mpg: 24

    Performance

    Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 190

    Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 118

    Performance

    Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 190

    Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 118

    Power

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 122

    Power Maximum Power Kw: 90

    Power Maximum Torque Nm: 170

    Power Measurement Standard: DIN

    Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500

    Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200

    Power

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 122

    Power Maximum Power Kw: 90

    Power Maximum Torque Nm: 170

    Power Measurement Standard: DIN

    Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500

    Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200

    Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy Eu83 At120 Km H75 Mph: 8

    Fuel Economy Eu83 At90 Km H56 Mph: 7.2

    Fuel Economy Eu83 City L100km: 10

    Fuel Economy Eu83 City Mpg: 24

    Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy Eu83 At120 Km H75 Mph: 8

    Fuel Economy Eu83 At90 Km H56 Mph: 7.6

    Fuel Economy Eu83 City L100km: 10

    Fuel Economy Eu83 City Mpg: 24

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    Drive

    Drive Driven Wheels: Rear

    Drive

    Drive Driven Wheels: Rear

    Limited Slip Differential

    Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear

    Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Viscous

    Limited Slip Differential

    Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear

    Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Viscous

    Transmission

    Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5

    Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor

    Transmission Type: Manual

    Transmission

    Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes

    Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes

    Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes

    Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4

    Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor

    Transmission Type: Automatic

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