These are standard specifications for the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic
Chassis # 113042.10.014851
Engine # 127981.10.011999
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Chassis # 11304210013233
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody with auxiliary front frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1963 - 1966 |
| Price : | $6,190-$6,590 |
| Weight : | 2869 lbs | 1301.357 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2308 cc | 140.8 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 137 Ft-Lbs (186 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 82 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 single barrel carburetors | |
4 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1966 : | 16,465 |
| 230SL Production (1963-1966) : | 19,831 |
| 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 169.0 in | 4293 mm. |
| Width : | 69.2 in | 1758 mm. |
| Height : | 51.3 in | 1303 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Roadster
Chassis # 113042.10.014851
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Chassis # 11304210017618
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| Price : | $6,190 |
| Weight : | 2860 lbs | 1297.274 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 169.0 in | 4293 mm. |
| Width : | 69.2 in | 1758 mm. |
| Height : | 51.3 in | 1303 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Coupe/Roadster
Chassis # 11304210013233
Engine # 127981.10.010910
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| Price : | $6,590 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 169.0 in | 4293 mm. |
| Width : | 69.2 in | 1758 mm. |
| Height : | 51.3 in | 1303 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Unequal-length A-arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Single low-pivot swing axles with trailing arms and coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.25 x 14 |
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL? A: The 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL? A: The 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL has a length of 169.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL? A: The 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL has a width of 69.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL cost when new?A: The 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL cost approximately $6,190 to $6,590 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL? A: The 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL was offered as a Coupe, Coupe/Roadster, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL have? A: The 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL had 7.25 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1966? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 16,465 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 230SL were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 19,831 examples of the 230SL from 1963 to 1966.Q: What engine did the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL have? A: The engine powering the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL was a Inline 6 (2308 cc | 140.8 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 137 Ft-Lbs (186 NM) @ 3800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL have? A: The 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.