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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W113)

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9 versions · 9 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
230 SL (150 KM) Manual 4-speed Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1963–1967
230 SL (150 KM) Manual 5-speed Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1965–1967
230 SL (150 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1963–1967
250 SL (150 KM) Manual 4-speed Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1966–1968
250 SL (150 KM) Manual 5-speed Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1966–1968
250 SL (150 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1966–1968
280 SL (170 KM) Manual 4-speed Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1967–1971
280 SL (170 KM) Manual 5-speed Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1967–1971
280 SL (170 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1967–1971

Selected engine version

230 SL (150 KM) Manual 4-speed

Gasoline · 1963–1967

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
196 Nm
Engine displacement
2,306 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.1 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL Coupe (W113)
Engine
230 SL (150 KM) Manual 4-speed
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1963
End of production
1967
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.1 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M127II/127.981
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2306 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.8 l
Power
150 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
196 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
340 l
Curb weight
1295 kg
Gross weight
1650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4285 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1290 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1487 mm
Ground clearance
139 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
5.5J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

230 SL (150 KM) Manual 5-speed

Gasoline · 1965–1967

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
196 Nm
Engine displacement
2,306 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL Coupe (W113)
Engine
230 SL (150 KM) Manual 5-speed
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1965
End of production
1967
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M127II/127.981
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2306 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.8 l
Power
150 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
196 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
340 l
Curb weight
1295 kg
Gross weight
1650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4285 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1290 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1487 mm
Ground clearance
139 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
5.5J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

230 SL (150 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1963–1967

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
196 Nm
Engine displacement
2,306 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.7 s
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL Coupe (W113)
Engine
230 SL (150 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1963
End of production
1967
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.7 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M127II/127.981
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2306 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.8 l
Power
150 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
196 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
340 l
Curb weight
1295 kg
Gross weight
1650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4285 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1290 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1487 mm
Ground clearance
139 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
5.5J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

250 SL (150 KM) Manual 4-speed

Gasoline · 1966–1968

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
216 Nm
Engine displacement
2,496 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL Coupe (W113)
Engine
250 SL (150 KM) Manual 4-speed
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1966
End of production
1968
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M129III/129.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2496 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.9 l
Power
150 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
216 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
82 l
Minimum trunk capacity
340 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1715 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4285 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1295 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1484 mm
Rear track
1485 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

250 SL (150 KM) Manual 5-speed

Gasoline · 1966–1968

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
216 Nm
Engine displacement
2,496 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL Coupe (W113)
Engine
250 SL (150 KM) Manual 5-speed
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1966
End of production
1968
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M129III/129.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2496 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.9 l
Power
150 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
216 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
82 l
Minimum trunk capacity
340 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1715 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4285 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1295 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1484 mm
Rear track
1485 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

250 SL (150 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1966–1968

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
216 Nm
Engine displacement
2,496 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL Coupe (W113)
Engine
250 SL (150 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1966
End of production
1968
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M129III/129.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2496 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.9 l
Power
150 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
216 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
82 l
Minimum trunk capacity
340 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1715 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4285 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1295 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1484 mm
Rear track
1485 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

280 SL (170 KM) Manual 4-speed

Gasoline · 1967–1971

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
240 Nm
Engine displacement
2,778 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL Coupe (W113)
Engine
280 SL (170 KM) Manual 4-speed
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1967
End of production
1971
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M130/130.983
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2778 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86.5 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.9 l
Power
170 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
240 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
82 l
Minimum trunk capacity
340 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1715 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4285 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1306 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1484 mm
Rear track
1485 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

280 SL (170 KM) Manual 5-speed

Gasoline · 1967–1971

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
240 Nm
Engine displacement
2,778 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL Coupe (W113)
Engine
280 SL (170 KM) Manual 5-speed
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1967
End of production
1971
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M130/130.983
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2778 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86.5 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.9 l
Power
170 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
240 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
82 l
Minimum trunk capacity
340 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1715 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4285 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1306 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1484 mm
Rear track
1485 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

280 SL (170 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1967–1971

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
240 Nm
Engine displacement
2,778 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL Coupe (W113)
Engine
280 SL (170 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1967
End of production
1971
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M130/130.983
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2778 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86.5 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.9 l
Power
170 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
240 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
82 l
Minimum trunk capacity
340 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1715 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4285 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1306 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1484 mm
Rear track
1485 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes