Mercedes Benz 250SL (113 A) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1966 - 1968
  • Number Built: 5,196
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 250SL Roadster: DM 22,800
    • Power Steering: DM 550
    • Automatic Transmission: DM 1,400
  • Date of Introduction: November, 1966
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Unit frame and body
  • Exterior Dimensions 250SL:
    • 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)
    • Hardtop Fitted: 3036lb (1380kg)
  • Fuel Tank: 21.7 gallons (82.0 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 34.0ft (10.5 metres)
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
    • 1st: 4.05:1
    • 2nd: 2.23:1
    • 3rd: 1.42:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Transmission (Automatic, 4 Speed):
    • 1st: 3.98:1
    • 2nd: 2.52:1
    • 3rd: 1.58:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 3.69:1
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3245 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 129:
    • Capacity: 2496cc 152.3ci
    • 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 3.1 inches (82 x 78.8mm)
    • Power: 150 hp (DIN) @ 5500rpm (170hp SAE @ 5600)
    • Torque: 22.0 mkg @ 4200rpm (173.6 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, 10.75" 273mm
    • Rear: Disc, 10.99" 279mm
    • Servo assisted
    • Two circuit hydraulic
  • Wheels:
    • 14" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • 185 HR 14 Radial
250SL Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
250SL Roadster
1966
17
1967
5,177
1968
2
Total:
5,196
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