2003 Sports Coupe Engine
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From: Canada
05 CLK 500 cab
Originally posted by hokusbenz
i would certainly be missing the extra punch and the wide torque band that the 2.3 offered
i would certainly be missing the extra punch and the wide torque band that the 2.3 offered
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From: Toledo, Ohio
Originally posted by grn300m
I have shown the car to 50 people or so and only one asked to check the engine. He is an MB man, but he feel MB has never made an overly attractive engine. I think the only good looking engines are chromed muscle car engines from the late 60's.
I have shown the car to 50 people or so and only one asked to check the engine. He is an MB man, but he feel MB has never made an overly attractive engine. I think the only good looking engines are chromed muscle car engines from the late 60's.
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From: Los Angeles
2002 c230k
Originally posted by vadim
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine 1,796-cc intercooled supercharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with dual
balance shafts. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block, alloy heads.
Net power 189 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Net torque 192 lb-ft @ 3,500 - 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded gasoline, 91 pump octane.
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Engine and Drivetrain
Engine 1,796-cc intercooled supercharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with dual
balance shafts. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block, alloy heads.
Net power 189 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Net torque 192 lb-ft @ 3,500 - 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded gasoline, 91 pump octane.
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From: Encino
2002 C230K
The balance shafts are why the engine is so smooth most likely.
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Originally posted by dswildfire
this is true. the 2.3L has a single lanchester balance shaft whcih makes it smoother than a lot of 4 bangers out there. the dual lanchesters make it all that much quieter.
this is true. the 2.3L has a single lanchester balance shaft whcih makes it smoother than a lot of 4 bangers out there. the dual lanchesters make it all that much quieter.
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From: Encino
2002 C230K
I can't find any info which says the 2.3 has a balance shaft. Please post your source.
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From: Portland Or
2000 300m, 2003 C-Coupe
wat are the major difference between 02 and 03 models?
Another difference is the A/C controls on the dash. The graphics changed a little, no functional changes. Some optional packages are a little different and 2003 has bi-z's available.
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From: Canada
05 CLK 500 cab
Originally posted by grn300m
Another difference is the A/C controls on the dash. The graphics changed a little, no functional changes.
Another difference is the A/C controls on the dash. The graphics changed a little, no functional changes.
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Originally posted by lars
The REST feature has been deleted on Canadian cars, at least.
The REST feature has been deleted on Canadian cars, at least.
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From: Ohio
2002 C230 Kompressor
Originally posted by Lynn
The web site also says the C230k has TUNNEL MODE, and I'm pretty sure that is an error.
The web site also says the C230k has TUNNEL MODE, and I'm pretty sure that is an error.
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From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally posted by tb2
The 2002 C230k does indeed have "Tunnel Mode" and I do not believe this has been changed for the 2003's.
The 2002 C230k does indeed have "Tunnel Mode" and I do not believe this has been changed for the 2003's.
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Originally posted by tb2
The 2002 C230k does indeed have "Tunnel Mode" and I do not believe this has been changed for the 2003's.
The 2002 C230k does indeed have "Tunnel Mode" and I do not believe this has been changed for the 2003's.
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From: Portland Or
2000 300m, 2003 C-Coupe
The 2002's have a half assed tunnel mode. It works the windows, but not the roof because the roof does not have one touch close. To me, calling that Tunnel Mode is a misrepresentaion of the facts, but yes, Mercedes does call it that.
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Originally posted by grn300m
Lynn, my 2003 has full on tunnel mode. Driving home tonight with the windows down and the roof opened all the way, it got a little chilli. I pushed and held the recirc button and both windows closed and the roof closed completely, no stops! This might also work when the car is running but sitting still, like in a parking lot.
Lynn, my 2003 has full on tunnel mode. Driving home tonight with the windows down and the roof opened all the way, it got a little chilli. I pushed and held the recirc button and both windows closed and the roof closed completely, no stops! This might also work when the car is running but sitting still, like in a parking lot.
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From: Portland Or
2000 300m, 2003 C-Coupe
That is a nice inprovement for 2003. On my 2002, only the windows roll up when the recirc button is pushed. Does the roof have one touch close for 2003?
