These are standard specifications for the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Automatic
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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 : | $7,500-$7,900 |
| Weight : | 2750 lbs | 1247.379 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2308 cc | 140.8 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 82 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection | |
4 Manual , 4 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.42:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.28:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.53:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1965 : | 174,007 |
| 230SL Production (1963-1966) : | 19,831 |
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Dimension(s)
Roadster
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 169.0 in | 4293 mm. |
| Width : | 69.3 in | 1760 mm. |
| Height : | 51.7 in | 1313 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $7,630 |
| Weight : | 2790 lbs | 1265.523 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 169.0 in | 4293 mm. |
| Width : | 69.3 in | 1760 mm. |
| Height : | 51.7 in | 1313 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Coupe Roadster
| Price : | $7,900 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 169.0 in | 4293 mm. |
| Width : | 69.3 in | 1760 mm. |
| Height : | 51.7 in | 1313 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, coils psrings and anti-roll bar Rear : Single low-pivot swing axles with trailing arms and coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 185x14 |
1965 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $13,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL? A: The 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL? A: The 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL has a length of 169.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL? A: The 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL has a width of 69.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL cost when new?A: The 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL cost approximately $7,500 to $7,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL? A: The 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL was offered as a Coupe, Coupe Roadster, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL have? A: The 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL had 185x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1965? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 174,007 automobiles in 1965.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 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL have? A: The engine powering the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL was a Inline 6 (2308 cc | 140.8 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 4500 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL have? A: The 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.