FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
230 SL (150 Hp)
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
1963, July
End of production
1967, Jan
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
150 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
196 Nm (at 4200 rpm) 144.56 lb. ft (at 4200 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1295 kg 2855 lbs
Length
4285 mm 168.7 in
Width
1760 mm 69.29 in
Doors
2
Seats
2
Wheel rims
5.5 J x 14 H
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Combined
10.2
l/100 km
23.06
US mpg
27.69
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
11.1 sec
0 - 60 mph
10.5 sec
Engine Model
M 127.981
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
2306 cm³ 140.72 cu. In.
Power
150 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
196 Nm (at 4200 rpm) 144.56 lb. ft (at 4200 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
9.3
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
5.5
l
5.83
US qt
4.84
UK qt
Coolant
10.8
l
11.45
US qt
9.5
UK qt
Length
4285 mm 168.7 in
Width
1760 mm 69.29 in
Height
1320 mm 51.97 in
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.49 in
Front track
1486 mm 58.5 in
Rear (Back) track
1487 mm 58.54 in
Ride height
125 mm 4.92 in
Turning diameter
10.4 m 34.12 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Disc
- Rear
Drum
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Suspension
- Front
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
- Rear
Coil spring
Tire size
- Front
185 HR 14
Wheel rims
5.5 J x 14 H
Kerb weight
1295 kg 2855 lbs
Max. weight
1650 kg 3637.6 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
340 l 12.01 cu ft
- Max. roof load
355 kg 782.6 lbs
Max. trailer load with brakes
- 12%
1200 kg 2645.5 lbs
Max. trailer load w/out brakes
685 kg 1510.2 lbs
