Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1965 Coupe 150 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL Coupe (W113)

Modification (Engine)

230 SL (150 Hp) Manual 5-speed

Start of production

September, 1965

End of production

January, 1967

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.2 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

200 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

8.6 kg/Hp, 115.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.6 kg/Nm, 151.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

150 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

65 Hp/l

Torque

196 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 127 II / 127.981

Engine displacement

2306 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

82 mm

Piston Stroke

72.8 mm

Compression ratio

9.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.8 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1295 kg

Max. weight

1650 kg

Max load

355 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

340 l

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

Dimensions

Length

4285 mm

Width

1760 mm

Height

1290 mm

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Front track

1486 mm

Rear (Back) track

1487 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

139 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Wheel rim size

5.5J x 14