Mercedes-Benz 250S Technical Specifications

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Mercedes 250S
Mercedes 250S
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  • Years of Manufacture: 1965 - 1966
  • Number Built: 74,677
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 250S Sedan: DM 15,300
    • Power Steering: DM 550
    • Automatic: DM 1,400
  • Date of Introduction:
    • July, 1965
  • To Identify:
    • Lower waistline to 220S
    • Flat roof giving sleeker appearance
    • No tail fins
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 192.9 inches (4900mm)
    • Total Width: 71.3 inches (1810mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 56.7 inches (1440mm)
    • Wheelbase: 108.3 inches (2750mm)
    • Front Track: 58.3 inches (1482mm)
    • Rear Track: 58.5 inches (1485mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 3168lb (1440kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 21.7 gallons (82.0 litres)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 39ft (11.9/12.1 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp gauge
    • Oil pressure gauge
    • Ammeter
    • Handbrake warning lamp
    • High-beam warning lamp
  • Transmission:
    • Manual:
      • 1st: 4.05:1
      • 2nd: 2.23:1
      • 3rd: 1.42:1
      • 4th: 1.00:1
    • Automatic:
      • 1st: 3.98:1
      • 2nd: 2.52:1
      • 3rd: 1.58:1
      • 4th: 1.00:
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio: 3.92:1
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3245 rpm
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • 13.0 seconds
  • Maximum Speed:
    • Manual: 182 km/h (113 mph)
    • Automatic: 177 km/h (110 mph)
  • 250 Six:
    • Capacity: 152.3 cubic inches (2496cc)
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: 2 dual downdraft Zenith 35/40 INAT carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.23 x 3.10 inches (82 x 78.8mm)
    • Power: 130hp @ 5400rpm (146 hp SAE @ 5600 rpm)
    • Torque: 198 mkg @ 4000rpm (21.75 mkg SAE @ 4200rpm 157.3 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Coil and alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe, zinc annealed type muffler
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent type with coil springs and hydraulic double acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
    • Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic springs with hydraulic double acting shock absorbers
  • Steering:
    • Recirculating ball, ratio 22.7:1 (4.1 turns lock to lock)
    • Optional power steering: 17.3:1 (3.2 turns lock to lock)
  • Brakes:
    • Servo assisted twin circuit hydraulic, 273/279mm (10.75/10.99in)
  • Wheels:
    • 14" Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims
  • Tyres:
    • 7.35 H 14 or 185 H 14
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