Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (W 113), 1963

Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (W 113), 1963
  • Engine type
    M 127 II
  • Inlet valves
    1 overhead valve per cylinder, actuated via finger follower
  • Ignition sequence
    1-5-3-6-2-4
  • No. of cylinders / arrangement
    6 / in line
  • Outlet valves
    1 overhead valve per cylinder, actuated via finger follower
  • Configuration
    Front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Valve operation
    1 overhead camshaft, double roller chain drive
  • Ignition adjustment
    Per vacuum and manually
  • Combustion principle
    Four-stroke Otto (with manifold-injection)
  • Crankshaft
    4-bearing
  • Bore x Stroke
    82 x 72.8 mm
  • Fuel system
    Manifold injection, Bosch 6-plunger injection pump
  • Total displacement
    2306 cc
  • Spark plugs
    1 per cylinder
  • Fuel supply
    Bosch electrical pump
  • Compression ratio
    9.3
  • Fuel tank capacity
    83 l
  • Maximum / output / rated output
    150 hp at 5500 /min
  • Rated torque
    20 mkg at 4200 /min
  • Cooling
    Water circulation cooling
  • Lubrication
    Pressure circulation lubrication via gear pump
  • Cylinders
    Gray cast iron block
  • Cylinder head
    Light alloy, removable
  • Starter
    Electrical, Bosch EEF 0.8/12 R2
  • Generator
    Bosch LJ/GGS 240/12
  • Battery
    12 V 55 Ah
  • Ignition
    Battery ignition
  • Ignition system
    Bosch ZV 2 51 C 10
  • Hand brake
    Acting on rear wheels
  • Foot brake
    Acting on front- and rear wheels
  • Steering
    Recirculating-ball steering
  • Wheels
    Sheet-steel disc wheels
  • Front tires
    185 x 14
  • Frame design
    Self-supporting body
  • Rear tires
    185 x 14
  • Front wheel suspension
    Double wishbone, coil springs, torsion bar stabilizer, telescopic shock absorbers
  • Drivetrain
    By cardan shaft to differential and rear wheels
  • Rear wheel suspension
    Single-joint swing axle with compensating spring, coil springs, torsion bar stabilizer, telescopic shock absorbers
  • Brake system
    Hydraulically actuated dual-circuit brake system with vacuum brake booster
  • Front brakes
    Disc brakes, 2 brake calipers, 253 mm disc diameter
  • Rear brakes
    Drum brakes, 230 mm diameter
  • Transmission
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Shifting
    Center shift
  • Clutch
    Dry single-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    Change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I: 3.64; II: 2.28; III: 1.53; IV: 1.00; R: 3.92
  • Final drive ratio
    3.7
  • Maximum speed
    over 200 km/h
  • Wheelbase
    2400 mm
  • Front track
    1486 mm
  • Rear track
    1487 mm
  • Length
    4285 mm
  • Width
    1760 mm
  • Height
    1315 mm
  • Vehicle weight
    1245 kg
  • Seats
    2
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