Description
Since its inception, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL was meant to be replaced for matching sportscar styling to conventional sedan 100 bhp performance. Under Mercedes-Benz technical director Fritz Nallinger and chief engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut, the 190SL’s successor was to be completely redesigned into a well-rounded sportscar. Paul Bracq’s design of a pagoda-roofed, tall-windowed greenhouse cabin over a sleek contoured square body established the w113 as one of the most iconic shapes in automotive history. Power was addressed by an enlarged to 2. 3lt version of the M127 2. 2lt 6-cylinder unit under a revised cylider head of modified camshaft and larger valves to a total output of 150 bhp and 196 Nm. Weight was reduced via aluminium engine lid, trunk lid and door skins providing a formidable for the era power to weight ratio. Sportcar handling was achieved via using a shortened by 30cm w111 platform, a double wishbone front and single joint pivot swinging rear suspension as well as disc brakes at the front with power-assisted drums at the rear. Performance was delivered via recirculating ball steering with optional power assistance and 4-speed manual shifting with optional 5-speed via ZF’s SF-20 gearbox. Notably, upon the w113’s unveiling in 1963, MB chief engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut lapped the Vetraz-Monthoux in a 230 SL only 0. 2 s slower than professional race car driver Mike Parkes in his Ferrari 250 GT.
The w113 230 SL offered was produced in September of 1964 for the European market to feature a series of exclusive options including a 4-piece trunk set, rear ‘booster’ seat, power steering and a hardtop. Once Mercedes-Benz offered the ZF SF-20 option, shifting was upgraded by an authorized dealer to a 5-speed manual. Decades later the 230 SL was cosmetically restored in Mercedes-Benz signature Silver Grey Metallic with Navy Blue softop over Medium Blue leather and Blue carpet interior. Always maintained, it is now offered with recent full engine service including rear differential oil change, new set of Michelin MXV tires as well as full body detailing including ceramic coating treatment for MB local events.
Specifications
Date of Manufacture: 1st September 1964
Model year: 1964
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 230 SL
Chassis number: 113. 042-10-005860
Body number: 061
Production number: 511
Engine type: M127 II
Engine specifications: 2306 cc, 6 cylinder in line, single overhead camshaft, Bosch port fuel injection, compression 9. 3:1, 148 bhp at 5500 rpm, 196 Nm at 4200 rpm
Engine number: 127. 981-10-005149, Data Card matching
Transmission type, model: 5-speed manual, ZF SF-20
Brakes: F: 253 mm dics, R: 230 mm power assisted drums
Tires: Radial 185HR14
Exterior color, code: Hardtop color, code: Silver Grey Metallic, 180G
Hardtop color, code: Silver Grey Metallic, 180G
Interior color, trim, code: Medium Blue, leather, 123
Carpet color, code: Blue, 6314
Softop color, code: Navy Blue, 896
Options:
281 Trunk Set, 4-Piece
401 Single Seats
416 Hardtop Mounted, Softop Folded
422 Mercedes-Benz Power Steering
431 Safety Belts, Front
516 Becker Radio Grand Prix LM/ MW/ SW/ USW
531 Automatic Antenna
565 Rear Seats Used On SL Models
737 Folding Top Fabric
