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Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse
1963 – 1971
Germany
A classic from the 1960s, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse was built from 1963 to 1971. Its petrol engines range from 150 to 194 hp across 5 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1958 – 1963), peak power fell from 215 to 194 hp, and minimum weight went down by 75 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1963 – 1971
Variants5
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power150 – 194 hp
0–100 km/h9.1 – 10.5 s
Top speed200 km/h
Fuel economy12.7 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 4MT RWD (150 HP) 2.3 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | 10.5 s | 200 | 4-Speed manual |
| 250 4MT RWD (150 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | — | 200 | 4-Speed manual |
| 280 4MT RWD (170 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 9.3 s | 200 | 4-Speed manual |
| 280 5MT RWD (185 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 185 hp | 9.2 s | 200 | 5-Speed manual |
| 280 5MT RWD (195 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 194 hp | 9.1 s | 200 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2308 cm3 (141 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 159 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM216 Nm @ 4200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.5 in (4305 mm)
- Width
- 69.3 in (1760 mm)
- Height
- 51.5 in (1308 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12 cuFT (340 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.42
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2855 lbs (1295 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2496 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 159 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM216 Nm @ 4200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.5 in (4305 mm)
- Width
- 69.3 in (1760 mm)
- Height
- 52 in (1321 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.5/58.3 in (1,486/1,481 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2998 lbs (1360 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2778 cm3 (170 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 5750 RPM170 HP @ 5750 RPM168 BHP @ 5750 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.5 in (4305 mm)
- Width
- 69.3 in (1760 mm)
- Height
- 51.6 in (1311 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.5/58.3 in (1,486/1,481 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12 cuFT (340 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.42
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2998 lbs (1360 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3781 lbs (1715 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2778 cm3 (170 ci)
- Power
- 136 KW @ 5800 RPM185 HP @ 5800 RPM182 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/80 R 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.5 in (4305 mm)
- Width
- 69.3 in (1760 mm)
- Height
- 51.5 in (1308 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12 cuFT (340 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.42
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2778 cm3 (170 ci)
- Power
- 143 KW @ 5800 RPM194 HP @ 5800 RPM192 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/80 R 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.5 in (4305 mm)
- Width
- 69.3 in (1760 mm)
- Height
- 51.5 in (1308 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12 cuFT (340 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.42
Length4,305 mm
Width1,760 mm
Height1,308 – 1,321 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb weight1,295 – 1,360 kg
Torque216 – 240 Nm
Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.
