c123 Mercedes-Benz 230 CE coupe E class with the M102 engine

Mercedes 230 CE https://www.mercedes-benz.com/de/classic/all-time-stars/#/vehicle/mercedes-benz-230-ce-c-123-11227

In March 1977 a coupé variant of series 123 was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Types 230 C, 280 C, and 280 CE succeeded the 114 series "Stroke Eight" coupés. Their production had run out between June and August of the previous year.

As in the preceding Types, there was a close technical and stylistic relationship to the saloon. In contrast to the "Stroke Eight" coupés, which were based on the unshortened body platform of their four-door counterpart, the wheelbase of the new two-door cars had been reduced by 85 mm in comparison to the saloons. This measure made the coupé variant stylistically more independent and enabled a more homogeneous and more attractive design. Especially the tail end was now less dominant and therefore fitting in more harmoniously.

About two years later, in June 1980, the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder carburetor engine was replaced by a totally redeveloped aggregate equal in cubic capacity. It was equipped with a mechanically controlled petrol injection and mobilized 136 hp. Thus Type 230 C was replaced in favor of 230 CE which consumed less fuel in spite of a higher performance of 25 %. At the same time Type 280 C with the carburetor engine was taken out of the program. Furthermore, on-demand, both models were now available with ALS (August 1980) and airbag (January 1982).

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source: Mercedes-Benz Classic Center