These are standard specifications for the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 11304310004502
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Chassis # 113.043.10.004496
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody with auxiliary front frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1966 - 1968 |
| Price : | $5,050 |
| Weight : | 3080 lbs | 1397.064 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2496 cc | 152.3 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 146.00 SAE @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 161 Ft-Lbs (218 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 82 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 carburetors | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1968 : | 256,713 |
| 250SL Production (1966-1968) : | 5,196 |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
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| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Pagoda Hardtop
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Independent suspension with coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.95 x 14 |
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL cost when new?A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL had a base price of approximately $5,050 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL was offered as a Pagoda Hardtop, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL have? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL had 6.95 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1968? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 256,713 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 250SL were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 5,196 examples of the 250SL from 1966 to 1968.Q: What engine did the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL have? A: The engine powering the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL was a Inline 6 (2496 cc | 152.3 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 146.00 SAE @ 5600 RPM and 161 Ft-Lbs (218 NM) @ 3800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL have? A: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.