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Mercedes-Benz 250 SL

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz 250 SL
Year1966
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating53 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2496 ccm (152.31 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2496 ccm (152.31 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power152.10 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque216.00 Nm (22.0 kgf-m or 159.3 ft.lbs) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 78.8 mm (3.2 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.1118 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5780 litres (1,527 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1360 kg (2,998.3 pounds)
Overall length4290 mm (168.9 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity82.0 litres (21.66 gallons)
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