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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL {W 113}

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.00 mm × 72.80 mm 3.23 in × 2.87 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.3 litre 2308 cc (140.843 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.30:1
Fuel system Bosch fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 10.50 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 11.10 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 114.29 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1067.2 kPa (154.8 psi)
Specific torque 84.92 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6500 rpm
Code M 127 II
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.13
Unitary capacity 384.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4285 mm
Length (inches) 168.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1760 mm
Width (inches) 69.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1320 mm
Height (inches) 52 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1295 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2855 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 65 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 4.100
Turning circle
Tyres 185 HR 14
Wheels 5.5J x 14 H
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 253 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.75

General information

RAC rating 25.0
Number made
Model code W 113
Model family W 113
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL {W 113} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1963

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