The power and performance specifications below for the standard 230S are the official Mercedes-Benz specifications, probably taken at a height above sea level for Stuttgart, which is 260m. The power and performance figures for the 230S racer are taken in Pretoria, which is 1367m above sea level.
230S Standard
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230S Racer
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Engine Number
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M180.947
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M180.947
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Number of Cylinders
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6
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6
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Capacity
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2306cc
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2306cc
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Bore x Stroke
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82 x 72.8
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82 x 72.8
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Compression Ratio
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9.0 : 1
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9.8 : 1
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Horse power
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Engine: 120Hp @ 5400rpm
Back Wheels: 80Hp @ 5400rpm (estimated)
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Engine: 131Hp @ 6000rpm (estimated)
Back Wheels: 105Hp @ 6000rpm
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Top Speed
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176km/h
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200km/h (estimated)
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0-100km/h
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13 seconds
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N/A
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Fuel Consumption
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16 Liters/ 100km
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41.6 Liters/ 100km (race conditions)
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Fuel System
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2 x Zenith 35/40 INAT carburettors
Mechanical fuel pump, recirculating
65 Liter steel tank below boot
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3 x Weber side-draught 40mm carburettors
Electric fuel pump, recirculating
45 Liter plastic tank in boot
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Brakes
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Hydraulic with dual circuit and servo assistance; discs at front and drums at rear;
mechanical handbrake on rear wheels.
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Hydraulic with dual circuit and servo assistance; standard discs at front and standard drums at rear; no handbrake
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Front suspension
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Independent, with unequal-length wishbones, coil springs and anti-roll bar. Standrard telescopic shock absorbers
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Independent, with unequal-length wishbones, coil springs and double anti-roll bar in tandem. Bilstein racing telescopic shock absorbers
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Rear suspension
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Independent, single-joint low-pivot swing-axles, with coil springs and compensating spring. Standard telescopic shock absorbers
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Independent single-joint low-pivot swing-axles, with coil springs. No compensating spring. Bilstein racing shock absorbers
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Steering
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Recirculating ball with 22,7:1 ratio. Telescopic steering damper
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Recirculating ball with 22,7:1 ratio. No telescopic steering damper
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Wheels
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Front: Steel 5JK x 13
Rear: Steel 5JK x 13
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Front: Aluminium 6.5J x14
Reart: Aluminium 6J x14
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Tyres
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7.25 S 13
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Dunlop Direzza 195/60R14
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Wheel Base
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2750 mm
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2750 mm
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Length
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4730 mm
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4630mm
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Height
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1495 mm
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1395mm
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Width
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1495 mm
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1495 mm
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Track (Front)
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1482 mm
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1482 mm
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Track (Rear)
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1485 mm
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1485 mm
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Curb Weight
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1410 kg
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1255 kg
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Total produced
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41 107
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1
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