| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | SL |
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| Generation | SL (W113) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 230 SL (150 Hp) |
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| Start of production | July, 1963 year |
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| End of production | January, 1967 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Roadster |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
10.2 l/100 km
23.06 US mpg27.69 UK mpg9.8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 11.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 11.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 10.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
200 km/h
124.27 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.6 kg/Hp, 115.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 150 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 65 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
196 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
144.56 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 127.981 |
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| Engine displacement |
2306 cm3
140.72 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
82 mm
3.23 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
72.8 mm
2.87 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
10.8 l
11.41 US qt | 9.5 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1295 kg
2854.99 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1650 kg
3637.63 lbs. |
| Max load |
355 kg
782.64 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
340 l
12.01 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) |
1200 kg
2645.55 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes |
685 kg
1510.17 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| 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 (ground clearance) |
125 mm
4.92 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
10.4 m
34.12 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Tires size | 185 HR 14 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5 J x 14 H |
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