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1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL

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Mercedes-Benz

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Chassis Code: W 113

Build Start: 1965

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1965
Model Variant: W 113
Chassis Code: W 113

Dimensions

Length: 4285mm
Height: 1320mm
Kerb weight: 1295kg
Track/tread (front): 1486mm
Track/tread (rear): 1487mm
Width: 1760mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 65litres
Wheelbase: 2400mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Code: M 127 II
Capacity: 2.3 litre (2308cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.13
Specific output(Net): 47.8 kW/litre65 ps/litre, 64.1 bhp/litre1.05 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Final Drive Ratio: 3.69
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 82 × 72.8mm
Specific torque(Net): 84.92 Nm/litre, 1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

maximum power output(Net): 150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)at 5500 rpm
Maximum RPM: 6500rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 11.1s
Power-to-weight ratio: 115.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(Net): 196 Nm (145 ft·lb) (20 kgm)at 4200 rpm
Maximum Speed: 200km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 11.73kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch fuel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.79
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 4.100
Rear suspension: SwAx.CS.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr-S
Rear brake diameter: 230mm
Front Brake Diameter: 253mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1067.2kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 185 HR 14
Wheel Size Front: 5½J x 14 H
Wheel Size Rear: 5½J x 14 H
Tyres Rear: 185 HR 14

Other

Model code: W 113
Designer: Paul Bracq/Friedrich Geiger
RAC rating: 25.0
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 384.67cc
Number of doors: 2

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