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719:. Production had already commenced in December 1966 and ended in January 1968. The short one-year production run makes the 250 SL the rarest of the W 113 series cars. The 250 SL retained the stiffer suspension and sportier feel of the early SLs, but provided improved agility with a new engine and rear disc brakes. Range also improved with increased fuel tank capacity from 65 L (17.2 US gal) to 82 L (21.7 US gal). Like its predecessor, the 250 SL was offered with a 4-speed automatic transmission, and 4-speed or ZF 5-speed manual transmissions. For the first time, an optional limited slip differential was also available. Of the 5,196 250 SLs produced, more than a third were sold in the US.
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interior was "rounded," with all hard corners and edges removed, just like in the W 111 sedan. The steering gear was pulled back from the crash sensitive front of the engine compartent towards the fire wall, and the steering column was angled with universal joints to protect the driver from impalement in a frontal impact. The mid-life model refresh in fall 1967 brought another safety innovation from Barényi: a collapsable telescopic safety steering column with a padded steering wheel hub to better absorb kinetik energy during a crash. The W 113 was also the first
Mercedes-Benz with radial tires.
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translucent plastic), and softer, rounded dash top padding. Door handles, locks, and window cranks were modernized and less protruding, the door pockets were elastic, the rear-view mirror frame was black plastic instead of chrome, and the side view mirrors became more angular. Essentially, the 1967 250 SL retained the more classic "chrome" interior of the 230 SL, whereas the 1968 250 SL introduced the modernized "safety" interior of the 280 SL.
803:, and US models were by then usually equipped with the 4-speed automatic transmission and air conditioning. Manual transmission models came with the standard 4-speed or the optional ZF 5-speed, which was ordered only 882 times and thus is a highly sought-after original option today. In Europe, manual transmissions without air conditioning were still the predominant choice. Of the 23,885 280 SLs produced, more than half were sold in the US.
944:(also a Tjaarda design), but without taking away the distinctive personality of the 230 SL. Inside, Tjaarda left the dashboard unchanged, but the interior as a whole exuded the stamp of elegant Italian hand craftmanship. The result was appealing but not convincing enough to go into production and remained a one-off that was subsequently acquired by German press baron
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modifications, including "softer" valve timings, a reduced compression ratio and a modified injection pump, which reduced power from 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) to 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp). In the US, automatic transmission, air conditioning, and white wall tires were much more popular than elsewhere.
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on a light-weight 230 SL similar to the Spa-Sofia-Liège cars. His tuned 2.3 liter engine produced 152 PS (112 kW; 150 hp), further evidence to the fact that 230 SL production engines rarely met their power specification. Unfortunately, Glemser was given wrong directions by the police,
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European cars were popular US gray-market imports: those vehicles were brought to the US some years after their original delivery in Europe. Early
European imports had aftermarket hazard lights and Kangol seat belts fitted, US safety requirements that were adopted in Europe only in later production
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In 1964, Mercedes-Benz entered a modified 230 SL for Eugen Böhringer/Klaus Kaiser into the Spa-Sofia-Liège Ralley. These cars had special 2.6 liter engines (Probably with pairwise cylinder casts, a layout that was later adopted for M130 engine of the 280 SL). The 230 SL from the previous year was
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American models have a number of subtle differences, the most obvious one being the distinctive "sealed beam" bulb headlights required in the US versus the Bosch Lichteinheit headlights for the rest of the world. 1970 US models also acquired amber turn-signal lenses on the rear lights, later
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American models include imperial gauges, chrome bumper guards, side reflectors (illuminated from 1970), lower rear-axle ratios for faster acceleration yet reduced top speeds, and no "single-side" parking lights. US market 280 SL engines required emission control
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Glemser/Martin Braungart, but did not finish. Also entered 2 W111 220 SE Limousines for Ewy Rosqvist/Manfred Schiek, who come 6th and Rolf Kreder/Alfred Kling, who did not finish. Due to considerable mechanical bad luck, Eugen Böhringer finished only third this time, after
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engine with 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) maximum power and 180 lb⋅ft (244 N⋅m) maximum torque, which finally gave the W 113 adequate power. The performance improvement was achieved by increasing bore by 4.5 mm (0.2 in), which stretched the limits of the
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engine with 6 mm (0.2 in) increased stroke, 2 mm (0.1 in) increased valve ports, and seven main bearings instead of four. The nominal maximum power remained unchanged at 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp), but torque improved from 145 lb⋅ft (197 N⋅m) to
996:, denoted as R 113 W 33-29. With a top-speed of 205.1 km/h (127.4 mph), a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration time of 8.7 seconds, and almost inaudible compared to regular SLs, it provided quite a surprise encounter for their owners in southern Germany at the time.
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body style in 1967, the so-called "California Coupé", which had only the removable hardtop and no soft-top: a small fold-down rear bench seat replaced the soft-top well between passenger compartment and boot. A 280 SL California version was introduced in 1968.
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159 lb⋅ft (216 N⋅m). Resiliency also improved with a new cooling water tank ("round top") with increased capacity from 10.8 L (2.9 US gal) to 12.9 L (3.4 US gal), and a standard oil-water heat exchanger.
940:. He retained the grille and headlamps of the original, but raked the grille more sharply, sculpted the wings, and made the sides more bulbous and thus wider, while making the bonnet narrower and shorter. The rear was reminiscent of the
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engine with multi-port fuel injection. The bonnet, boot lid, door skins and tonneau cover were made of aluminium to reduce weight. The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful brakes and
968:. This engine conversion gave the car, denoted as W 113/12, impressive power, but made it very front-heavy, so that this direction was abandoned. The car was eventually destroyed, the usual procedure for test vehicles at the time.
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in March 1963, where
Nallinger introduced it as follows: "It was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance, which despite its sports characteristics, provides a very high degree of traveling comfort".
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Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut liked pushing the power envelope of his cars. In 1965, he fitted a 250 SL with the massive 6,332 cc (6.3 L) 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp)
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Mercedes-Benz' venerable M180 inline-six with four main bearings and mechanical
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sedan platform with its chassis shortened by 30 cm (11.8 in), and technology from the W 112. This led to the W 113 platform, with an improved fuel-injected 2.3 liter
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December 1967 and continued in production through 23 February 1971, when the W 113 was replaced by the entirely new and substantially heavier
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three-point seat belts, an illuminated automatic gearbox shift quadrant, and emission control equipment. The chrome horn ring was changed to matte finish.
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sedans, incl. new floor panels, combined brake and clutch fluid reservoir, boot light and interior changes. US models with hazard lights.
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3081:. Typenkompass series (in German). Vol. Band 1. Personenwagen 1945 - 1975 . Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag.
2648:. Motorbooks International Illustrated Buyer's Guide series (2nd ed.). Osceola, WI, USA: MBI Publishing.
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gave the W 113 superb handling for its time. The styling of the front, with its characteristic upright
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1336:(Season 3, Episode 8) the 280 SL is thought of highly, notably being described by the host at the time,
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Vétraz-Monthoux race track in 1963, where he put up a best lap time of 47.5 seconds vs. 47.3 seconds by
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Mercedes-Benz: 1968-73 All 220, 230, 250, 280, 300, 350 and 450 models, gasoline and diesel engines
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3248:. Chilton's Repair & Tune-Up Guide Series. Radnor, PA, USA: Chilton Book Co.
3229:. Chilton's Repair & Tune-Up Guide Series. Radnor, PA, USA: Chilton Book Co.
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2873:. Crowood AutoClassics Series. Ramsbury, Marlborough, UK: The Crowood Press.
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2854:. Crowood AutoClassic Series. Ramsbury, Marlborough, UK: The Crowood Press.
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demonstrated the capabilities of the 230 SL on the tight three-quarter mile
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with transverse compensator spring. The dual-circuit brake system had front
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Freeman, Kerry A.; Rivele, Richard J.; Hallinger, Jeffrey W., eds. (1983).
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rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.75:1 (on request 3.69:1 or 3.92:1)
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2915:] (in German). Königswinter, Germany: Heel Verlag. pp. 65–84.
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turned the roadster into a fixed-head coupé that vaguely resembled the
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put the W113 on its list of "The 100 most beautiful cars" of all time.
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listed the W113 among its 20 "Most stylish cars of the past 50 years".
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2709:. Road Test Portfolio Series. Cobham, Surrey, UK: Brooklands Books.
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costing him his comfortable lead and relegating him to third place.
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04/1964: US models with radio Becker Europa TR instead of Europa TG.
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A brief chronology of the most notable changes made to the 230 SL:
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A brief chronology of the most notable changes made to the 280SL:
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and produced from 1963 through 1971. It replaced both the 300 SL (
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2571:] (2nd ed.). Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz Classic Archives.
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08/1970: Fuchs alloy wheels available as a factory-fitted option.
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The main change was an upgrade to the 2,778 cc (2.8 L)
2890:
Mercedes-Benz Buyer's Guide: Roadsters, Coupes, and Convertibles
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The M130 marked the final evolution of Mercedes-Benz' venerable
3103:(revised ed.). Königswinter, Germany: Ullmann Publishing.
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M180 inline-six, before it was superseded by the entirely new
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The main change was the use of the 2,496 cc (2.5 L)
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listed the W113 among the "Ten cars that made Mercedes-Benz".
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2490:"John Travolta Spotted in His 1965 Mercedes 230 SL Roadster"
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09/1964: Spare tire well removed, tire mounted horizontally.
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Mercedes 230SL - 250SL - 280SL Ultimate Portfolio 1963-1971
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Swing axle, radius arms, compensating spring, coil springs
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2473:. vintagemotorssarasota.com. February 2011. Archived from
2274:"Fast Classics: Mercedes-Benz 230 SL and 300SE Rally Cars"
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1,485 mm (58.5 in) 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
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82 L (21.7 US gal; 18.0 imp gal)
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65 L (17.2 US gal; 14.3 imp gal)
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5-speed manual transmission; rare and now very desirable.
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Faszination Mercedes-Benz SL: Evolution eines Klassikers
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86.5 mm (3.4 in) x 78.8 mm (3.1 in)
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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, US model. The inward sloping
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Recirculating ball steering, on request power-assisted
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350 SL. Over the years, the W 113 evolved from a
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The W 113 SL was developed under the auspices of
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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL – 280 SL: From Baroque to Pagoda
2146:. Vol. 126 (nbr 3706). 9 March 1967. p. 32.
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82 mm (3.2 in) x 78.8 mm (3.1 in)
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82 mm (3.2 in) x 72.8 mm (2.9 in)
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Fascination Mercedes-Benz SL: Evolution of a Classic
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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL – 280 SL: Vom Barock zur Pagode
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Mercedes-Benz SL: Faszination seit sechs Jahrzehnten
2446:"Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Missouri"
2251:. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag. pp. 79, 80, 81.
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3099:; Lehbrink, Hartmut; von Osterroth, Jochen (2013).
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4-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
755:US models acquired side reflectors on the fenders,
3014:(4th ed.). Osceola, WI, USA: MBI Publishing.
2563:Engelen, Günter (2008). Heidbrink, Gerhard (ed.).
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664:10/1963: First 230 SL with automatic transmission.
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1312:listed the W113 as one of his "15 favorite cars".
859:02/1969: New tail lights with amber turn signals.
683:03/1966: Mounts for three-point seat belts added.
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3285:. Cambridge, MA, USA: Bentley Publishers. 2005.
3122:. Hudson, WI, USA: Iconografix. pp. 40–47.
2995:] (in German). Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag.
2732:] (in German). Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag.
2629:] (in German). Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag.
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1567:Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilising bar
447:By 1955, Mercedes-Benz Technical Director Prof.
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1004:The model timeline and production numbers are:
348:for a complete overview of all SL-Class models.
3012:Mercedes-Benz Production Models Book 1946-1995
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2690:Series. Cobham, Surrey, UK: Brooklands Books.
2524:"Kate Moss in her classic Mercedes SL in 2002"
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2294:. Belgium: Gentlemen's Corner. 25 January 2012
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1602:Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) construction
1465:170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @ 5750
615:(9.3 vs. 8.7), enlarged valves and a modified
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3182:. Beaworthy, Devon, UK: Herridge & Sons.
3161:Mercedes-Benz since 1945: A Collector's Guide
2934:. Dorchester, Dorset, UK: Veloce Publishing.
2627:Mercedes-Benz SL: Fascination for Six Decades
1770:16.5 litres per 100 kilometres (17.1 mpg
1759:16.0 litres per 100 kilometres (17.7 mpg
1748:15.0 litres per 100 kilometres (18.8 mpg
1462:150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 5500
1459:150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 5500
738:The 250 SL also marked the introduction of a
3311:1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL – Big Shoes To Fill
2747:Hofner, Heribert; Schrader, Halwart (2005).
2323:
2184:
2140:"New Mercedes benz 250 SL released Geneva".
2008:. Mercedes-Benz Classic Wiki. Archived from
1954:. auto.howstuffworks.com. 18 September 2007.
1351:(Manufacturer's figures except where stated)
816:power specification was guaranteed at last.
3225:Chilton Automotive Editorial Staff (1974).
2487:
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554:and an independent single-joint, low-pivot
3443:
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1968:. www.mercedesheritage.com. Archived from
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3281:
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3076:
2932:Mercedes-Benz SL W113 Series 1963 to 1971
2849:
2505:"John Travolta's vintage Mercedes stolen"
2276:. wheellifeadventures.com. Archived from
2077:
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1900:
838:, where it retired the expensive 3 liter
787:1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, European model
703:1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL, European spec.
400:, who had previously designed the iconic
3262:
3136:
2967:
2948:
2906:
2830:
2811:
2292:"Most stylish cars of the past 50 years"
2272:Patrick C. Paternie (8 September 2010).
2222:. mercedesheritage.com. 6 November 2009.
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711:1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL, late US model
706:
698:
566:. The 230 SL was offered with a 4-speed
533:
3267:. Bideford, Devon, UK: Bay View Books.
3224:
3117:
2986:
2953:. Bideford, Devon, UK: Bay View Books.
2887:
2723:
2646:Illustrated Buyer's Guide Mercedes-Benz
2618:
2562:
2511:from the original on 23 September 2011.
2105:
2103:
2081:
2030:
1800:$ 6,485−$ 6,897, later $ 7,469−$ 7,909
1349:Technical data Mercedes-Benz SL (W113)
746:
500:inline-six engine and the distinctive "
4145:
3496:
3493:
3490:
3177:
3158:
3034:Mercedes SL Series: The Complete Story
3028:
3009:
2871:Mercedes SL Series: The Complete Story
2795:Ultimate Convertibles: Roofless Beauty
2792:
2704:
2234:"Mercedes-Benz 230 SLX Shooting brake"
2060:
1906:
1897:
1790:$ 7,506−$ 7,907, later $ 6,185−$ 6,587
971:
849:12/1967: One piece wheel-covers (like
504:" hardtop roof, designated as 230 SL.
381:produced, 19,440 were sold in the US.
3983:
3974:
3737:
3732:
3677:
3424:
3327:
3077:Rohde, Michael; Koch, Detlef (2000).
2892:. St. Paul, MN, USA: MBI Publishing.
2868:
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2319:
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2311:
2309:
2247:Rohde, Michael; Koch, Detlev (2000).
1629:(hardtop + 49 kg (108 lb))
1479:240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 4500
762:
694:
676:08/1965: Some harmonization with new
529:
3487:
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2929:
2662:
2471:"1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Roadster"
2408:Jeremy Clarkson (21 December 2003).
2109:
2100:
1823:(midnight blue (904G) 1971 280 SL),
1624:(hardtop + 49 kg (108 lb))
1476:216 N⋅m (159 lb⋅ft) @ 4200
1473:196 N⋅m (145 lb⋅ft) @ 4200
915:
408:and 300 SL. The lead designers were
3198:
2797:. London: Kandour. pp. 96–99.
910:
733:
13:
2326:"Ten cars that made Mercedes-Benz"
2306:
1745:Fuel Consumption (estimate):
1330:On the British automotive TV show
1263:
623:and open valves directly into the
570:, or an optional, very responsive
14:
4189:
3301:
3283:Mercedes-Benz Technical Companion
2852:Mercedes W113: The Complete Story
2503:Josh Grossberg (September 2011).
2443:
2359:. U.S.: Vogue.com. Archived from
1343:
715:The 250 SL was introduced at the
507:The 230 SL made its debut at the
459:, with a fuel-injected 2.2 liter
419:All models were equipped with an
3461:road car timeline, 1946–1970s —
2565:Faszination SL (230 SL - 280 SL)
1952:"1955-1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL"
1909:Deutsche Autos 1945-1990, Band 4
1806:
987:
976:In 1966, the Turin coachbuilder
552:double wishbone front suspension
550:(with optional power steering),
515:
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2522:Clarencia Cynrae (March 2008).
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1911:. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag.
1843:(metallic blue (387H) 280 SL),
592:The 2,308 cc (2.3 L)
492:design, based on the "fintail"
2593:"Colin Powell's Favorite Cars"
2016:
1998:
1984:
1958:
1944:
1925:
1678:4,285 mm (168.7 in)
1640:1,715 kg (3,781 lb)
1627:1,360 kg (3,000 lb)
1622:1,300 kg (2,900 lb)
1210:
779:1969–1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
1:
3313:– a retrospective of the W113
2816:(2nd ed.). CreateSpace.
2488:Mihnea Radu (February 2011).
2383:"The 100 most beautiful cars"
2192:"European Headlight Assembly"
1886:
1740:200 km/h (124 mph)
1694:1,305 mm (51.4 in)
1637:1,650 kg (3,640 lb)
771:Mercedes-Benz 280 SL interior
634:Mercedes-Benz Chief Engineer
307:1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
281:4,335 mm (170.7 in)
3060:Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars
2970:Mercedes-Benz SL Sports Cars
2355:David Gandy (January 2011).
2112:Mercedes-Benz SL W113 Series
1797:
1792:
1787:
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1758:
1747:
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1737:195 km/h (121 mph)
1736:
1734:200 km/h (124 mph)
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1285:
1224:won the 6,600-kilometre Spa-
377:). Of the 48,912 W 113
297:1,305 mm (51.4 in)
289:1,760 mm (69.3 in)
273:2,400 mm (94.5 in)
7:
3263:Meredith, Laurence (1996).
3210:. Brighton, UK: Autopress.
3056:Mercedes-Benz Personenwagen
2949:Meredith, Laurence (1997).
2812:Koehling, Bernd S. (2014).
2042:Laurence, Meredith (1996).
1874:
1686:1,760 mm (69 in)
1664:2,400 mm (94 in)
1501:Multi-port fuel injection,
1325:
1280:
999:
951:
899:than most other countries.
548:recirculating ball steering
220:2.8 L (2,778 cc)
211:2.5 L (2,496 cc)
200:2.3 L (2,308 cc)
10:
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3319:Bollywood's Love for Car's
3142:Mercedes-Benz SL & SLC
3010:Nitske, W. Robert (1995).
2907:Lehbrink, Hartmut (2012).
2682:Clarke, R.M., ed. (1987).
2611:
2324:Jason Barlow (July 2011).
2249:Typenkompass Mercedes-Benz
1505:mechanical injection pump
1192:
442:
4158:Mercedes-Benz model codes
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2850:Kornblatt, Myles (2014).
2753:Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
2084:Mercedes-Benz 190SL-280SL
1510:Fuel tank capacity:
1365:
1362:
1359:
1356:
1228:-Liège Rally (Belgium to
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3097:Schlegelmilch, Rainer W.
2833:Mercedes-Benz, The 1960s
2776:Mercedes-Benz Type Study
2772:Mercedes-Benz Typenkunde
2749:Mercedes-Benz Automobile
2724:Engelen, Günter (2013).
2220:"The Pininfarina 230 SL"
2082:Engelen, Günter (1991).
2044:The Original Mercedes SL
1891:
1556:Electrical system:
1484:Compression Ratio:
1470:Max. Torque @ rpm:
1403:6-cylinder-inline engine
763:280 SL (1967–1971)
695:250 SL (1966–1968)
627:. An optional oil-water
562:and power-assisted rear
466:, internally denoted as
4173:Cars introduced in 1963
2987:Niemann, Harry (2006).
2644:Barrett, Frank (1998).
2619:Alfieri, Bruno (2016).
2236:. pietro-frua.de. 2010.
1994:. auto.de. 7 July 2017.
1907:Oswald, Werner (2001).
1572:Rear suspension::
1564:Front suspension:
1456:Max. Power @ rpm:
984:version of the 230 SL.
4153:Mercedes-Benz vehicles
3357:lineage, 1950s–present
3355:Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
3206:Ball, Kenneth (1972).
3159:Taylor, James (1985).
2888:Larimer, Fred (2004).
1881:Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
1711:Tyre/Tire sizes:
925:
895:
788:
780:
772:
717:1967 Geneva Motor Show
712:
704:
580:automatic transmission
539:
367:1963 Geneva Motor Show
346:Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
325:Mercedes-Benz W121 BII
29:230 SL, 250 SL, 280 SL
2869:Laban, Brian (1992).
2793:Holmes, Mark (2007).
2684:On Mercedes 1963-1970
2416:on 25 September 2011.
2412:. BBC. Archived from
2332:. U.S. Archived from
2024:"Mercedes-Benz 230SL"
2006:"W113-280SL-Fahrwerk"
1933:US patent 3169793
1599:Body structure:
1527:, single roller chain
1216:Spa-Sofia-Liège Rally
923:
889:
882:North American models
851:W 108/W 109
786:
778:
770:
710:
702:
678:W 108/W 109
537:
2930:Long, Brian (2011).
2663:Bass, Chris (2007).
2552:on 26 February 2022.
2492:. autoevolution.com.
2110:Long, Brian (2011).
2086:. Motorbuch Verlag.
1634:Loaded weight:
1428:Bore x Stroke:
1291:The Belgian webzine
1234:Mercedes-Benz Museum
938:Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
747:Midlife improvements
631:was also available.
538:Mercedes-Benz 230 SL
396:and Head of Styling
365:, introduced at the
2410:"Top Gear - 280 SL"
2387:The Daily Telegraph
2363:on 2 September 2012
2357:"15 favourite cars"
2161:"US Light Assembly"
1972:on 28 December 2010
1442:Displacement:
1385:Chassis code:
1353:
1012:
972:Frua Shooting Brake
924:W113 by Pininfarina
799:into a comfortable
625:combustion chambers
568:manual transmission
481:, the emerging new
464:straight-six engine
388:Technical Director
375:W 121 BII
355:Mercedes-Benz W 113
3138:Setright, L. J. K.
1813:Juan Manuel Fangio
1414:Engine code:
1348:
1293:Gentlemen's Corner
1254:Austin-Healey 3000
1008:Production numbers
1007:
942:Ferrari 330 GT 2+2
926:
896:
842:alloy inline-six.
789:
781:
773:
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705:
686:05/1966: Optional
540:
530:230 SL (1963–1967)
373:) and the 190 SL (
335:Mercedes-Benz R107
321:Mercedes-Benz W198
181:Mercedes-Benz W112
177:Mercedes-Benz W109
173:Mercedes-Benz W108
163:Mercedes-Benz W111
27:Mercedes-Benz W113
4140:
4139:
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4134:
3465:
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3418:
3417:
3309:Curbside Classic:
3292:978-0-8376-1033-7
3189:978-1-906133-43-6
3110:978-3-8480-0267-2
2823:978-1-4841-8056-3
2804:978-1-905741-62-5
2716:978-1-85520-886-5
2674:978-1-84584-113-3
2636:978-3-613-03908-7
2578:978-3-613-02869-2
2389:. U.K. March 2008
2258:978-3-613-02019-1
2121:978-1-84584-304-5
2093:978-3-613-01367-4
2053:978-3-89365-540-3
1918:978-3-613-02131-0
1865:Priscilla Presley
1804:
1803:
1619:Dry weight:
1521:Valvetrain:
1409:), front-mounted
1208:
1207:
966:Mercedes-Benz 600
916:Pininfarina Coupé
613:compression ratio
509:Geneva Motor Show
392:, Chief Engineer
340:
339:
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3632:170S (W136/W191)
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2688:Road & Track
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2477:on 2 April 2011.
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2280:on 18 July 2011.
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2208:. www.sl113.org.
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2012:on 9 April 2011.
2002:
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1966:"Star of Geneva"
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1731:Top speed:
1661:Wheelbase:
1498:Fuel feed:
1354:
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1006:
964:engine from the
911:Special versions
734:California Coupé
636:Rudolf Uhlenhaut
576:torque converter
398:Friedrich Geiger
394:Rudolf Uhlenhaut
303:Curb weight
103:Body and chassis
89:Friedrich Geiger
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2599:on 13 May 2016.
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1817:Charlton Heston
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1799:
1795:$ 6,485−$ 6,897
1794:
1789:
1784:
1777:
1774:; 14.3 mpg
1773:
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1763:; 14.7 mpg
1762:
1755:
1752:; 15.7 mpg
1751:
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1623:
1591:Steering:
1550:
1533:, duplex chain
1371:Produced:
1346:
1338:Jeremy Clarkson
1328:
1318:Daily Telegraph
1306:David Gandy of
1288:
1283:
1274:Acropolis Rally
1266:
1264:Acropolis Rally
1240:Untertürkheim,
1222:Eugen Böhringer
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650:on his 3-liter
556:swing rear-axle
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449:Fritz Nallinger
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