Mercedes Benz 230 (110) Technical Specifications

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Mercedes 230
Mercedes Benz 230 110
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  • Years of Manufacture: 1965 - 1968
  • Number Built: 40,258
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 230 Sedan: DM 11,700
    • Power Steering: DM 500
    • Automatic Transmission: DM 1,400
  • Date of Introduction:
    • July, 1965
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Unit frame and body
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 186.5 inches (4730mm)
    • Total Width: 70.7 inches (1795mm)
    • Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 58.8 inches (1495mm)
    • Wheelbase: 106.3 inches (2700mm)
    • Front Track: 58.3 inches (1482mm)
    • Rear Track: 58.5 inches (1485mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 2805lb (1275kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 17.2 gallons (65.0 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 39.0 ft (11.8 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp warning lamp
    • Oil warning lamp
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 speed):
    • 1st: 4.09:1
    • 2nd: 2.25:1
    • 3rd: 1.42:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Transmission (Automatic, 4 speed):
    • 1st: 3.98:1
    • 2nd: 2.25:1
    • 3rd: 1.58:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 4.08:1
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3310 rpm
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • Manual: 14.0 seconds (approx)
    • Automatic: 16.0 seconds (approx)
  • Maximum Speed:
    • Manual: 168 km/h (104 mph)
    • Automatic: 165 km/h (103 mph)
  • Engine 6 Cylinder M 180:
    • Capacity: 2281cc 139.2ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Dual downdraft Solex 38 PDSJ carburetors
    • Bore and Stroke: 82 x 72.8mm (3.23 x 2.87in.)
    • Power: 105 hp DIN @ 5200rpm, 118hp SAE @ 5400rpm
    • Torque: 17.7 mkg @ 3600rpm (137.4 ft/lb @ 3800rpm)
    • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Coil and alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent type with coil springs
    • Rear: Single joint swing axle with coil springs
  • Steering:
    • Recirculating ball, ratio 22.7:1 (4.1 turns)
    • Servo assisted, ratio 17.3:1 (3.2 turns)
  • Brakes:
    • Front: Disc, 253mm 9.96 inch
    • Rear: Drum, 230mm 9.06 inch
    • Servo assisted, two circuit hydraulic
  • Wheels:
    • 13" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • 7.00 x S 13
230 4 Door Sedan Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
230 (110) Sedan

1965

8,548
 
1966
14,951
 
1967
16,441
 
1968
318
 
Total:
40,258
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