Years of Manufacture: 1963 – 1967
Number Built: 19,831
Price at Introduction:
230SL Roadster: DM 20,600
Optional Hard Top: DM 1,100
Power Steering: DM 550
Automatic Transmission: DM 1,400
Date of Introduction: March, 1963
Chassis/Body:
Unit frame and body
Exterior Dimensions 230SL:
Total Length: 168.8 inches (4285mm)
Total Width: 69.2 inches (1760mm)
Height at Kerb Weight: 51.4 inches (1305mm)
Wheelbase: 94.5 inches (2400mm)
Front Track: 58.5 inches (1486mm)
Rear Track: 58.5 inches (1487mm)
Kerb Weight:
Roadster: 2860lb (1300kg)
Optional Hardtop Fitted: 3036lb (1380kg)
Fuel Tank: 17.2 gallons (65.0 litres)
Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
3145 rpm
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
Manual: 11.0 seconds (approx)
Automatic: 13.0 seconds (approx)
Maximum Speed:
Manual: 123 mph (200 km/h)
Automatic: 121 mph (195 km/h)
Engine 6 Cylinder M 127:
Capacity: 2306cc 140.7ci
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, overhead camshaft
Fuel System: Bosch six plunger pump
Bore and Stroke: 3.23 x 2.87 inches (82 x 72.8mm)
Power: 150 hp (DIN) @ 5500rpm (170hp SAE @ 5600)
Torque: 20.0 mkg @ 4200rpm (159.0 ft/lb @ 4500)
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Ignition and Electrical:
12 volt
Coil and alternator
Exhaust:
Single tail-pipe
Suspension:
Independent front and rear, with coil springs, single joint swing axle
Steering:
Recirculating ball, ratio: 22.7:1 (4.1 turns)
Servo assisted 17.3:1 (3.2 turns)
Brakes:
Front: Disc, 9.96″ 253mm
Rear: Drum 9.06″ 230mm
Servo assisted
Two circuit hydraulic
Wheels:
14″ Pressed steel disc wheel
Tyres:
185 HR 14 Radial
1967 Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda 230 SL
