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1966 230 S (120 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Fintail

Modification

230 S (120 Hp)

Body Type

Station wagon (estate)

Start of production

1966

End of production

1968

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal
14.3 UK gal

Engine displacement

2306 cm³ 140.72 cu. In.

Power

120 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

178 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 131.29 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1520 kg 3351 lbs

Length

4885 mm 192.32 in

Width

1795 mm 70.67 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg
24.56 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

175 km/h 109 mph

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 180 VIII / 180.947

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2306 cm³ 140.72 cu. In.

Power

120 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

178 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 131.29 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

82 mm 3.23 in

Piston Stroke

72.8 mm 2.87 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

SOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4885 mm 192.32 in

Width

1795 mm 70.67 in

Height

1530 mm 60.24 in

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in

Front track

1482 mm 58.35 in

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm 58.46 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1520 kg 3351 lbs

Max. weight

2170 kg 4784 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

650 kg 1433 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz Fintail Universal (W111) 230 S (120 Hp) is made in 1966 1967 1968