The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet style car styled by Paul Bracq/Friedrich Geiger with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels.
The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL belongs to the W 113 model family from Mercedes-Benz.
The 6 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 2.3 litres. It musters power and torque figures of 148 bhp (150 PS/110 kW) at 5500 rpm and 196 Nm (145 lbft/20 kgm) at 4200 rpm respectively.
A 4 speed automatic gearbox transfers the power to the wheels.
Maximum speed claimed is 195 km/h or 121 mph.
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