Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 1963 specs
General information
Model: | Mercedes-Benz 230 SL |
Year: | 1963 |
Category: | Midsize family cars |
Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 2307 ccm |
Max power: | 152.1 PS (112 kW) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 216 Nm at 4500 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9.3:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 82 x 72.8 mm (3.2 x 2.9 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 200 km/h (124.3 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1175 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Coupe |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 4160 litres (1099 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Front tire dimensions: | 7.00H13 |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1295 kg (2855 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4310 mm (169.7 inches) |
Overall width: | 1760 mm (69.3 inches) |
Overall height: | 1310 mm (51.6 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 63 litres (16.64 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |