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SL
1965
Mercedes-Benz
SL
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1965
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
W113
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
230 SL
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
150 hp
Power (kW)
110 kW
Torque
196 Nm (145 lb-ft)
Top speed
195 km/h
(121 mph)
0–60 mph
10.5 seconds
0–100 km/h
10.7 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,285 mm
(168.7 in)
Width
1,760 mm
(69.3 in)
Height
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
1,295 kg
(2,855 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
82 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
72.8 mm
(2.9 in)
Compression Ratio
2,306 cc
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
65 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
10.2 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,484 mm
(58.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,485 mm
(58.5 in)
Turning Circle
9.66 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm
(4.9 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet (Detachable Roof)
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other Features
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
Head Room, Front
914 mm
(36.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
711 mm
(28.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Windows
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Clock
Analogue
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Steering Wheel
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
340 litres
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats
SL
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Armrest
Optional
Convertible
Variant
SL Standard
1963–2025
SL Convertible Generations
1 of 11
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W113
1963–1971
Year
1965
Powertrain
230 SL
Horsepower
150 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
