Type 230 (W 153)
Mercedes-Benz type 230 SV
Type 230 SV 
Name 230 SV  
Name Mercedes-Benz type 230 SV  
Short name 230 SV  
Model W 153 Sport 
Production 1938 
Number produced altogether 52 (both bodywork- and engine versions) 
Comments concerning the production period  
Prices no list price 
Wheelbase 2700 mm 
Track rear/front 1382/1412 mm 
Length 4390 mm 
Width 1720 mm 
Height 1510 mm 
Smallest turning circle 11 m 
Chassis weight
Max. total weight 1520 kg 
Max. front axle weight  
Max. rear axle weight  
Max. load  
Max. trailer weight braked  
Max. trailer weight unbraked  
Weight empty Sports roadster: 1120 kg 
According to guideline  
Operating method four-stroke Otto 
Configuration front, parallel; upright 
Type M 143 Sport 
No. of cylinder/configuration 6 / in line 
Bore x stroke 72,5 x 90 mm 
Total displacement 2229 ccm (tax classification: 2213 ccm) 
Compression ratio 7,25 
Crankshaft bearing
Output 58 hp at 3800 /min 
Maximum torque 14,2 mkg at 1800 /min 
No. of valves/configuration 1 intake, 1 exhaust / lateral, upright 
Valve operation 1 lateral camshaft 
Camshaft drive via spur gears 
Mixture formation 1 double-downdraught carburetter Solex 30 JFFK 
Cooling water cooling / pump; 11 l water 
Lubrication pressure circulation lubrication / 5,5 l oil 
Electric system 6 V 
Battery 105 Ah / in the engine compartment 
Dynamo 90 W 
Starter motor electrical / 0,8 PS 
Ignition  
Fuel tank in the rear / 50 l 
Fuel supply  
Driven whells rear wheels 
Power transmission cardan shaft 
Frame desing X-shaped oval tube frame 
Wheel suspension front 1 transversal spring above and 1 below 
Wheel suspension rear swing axle 
Suspension front transversal springs 
Suspension rear double coil springs 
Damper  
Steering ZF-Roá worm-and-sector steering 
Steering transm ratio  
Breaking system braking system 
Breaking system hydraulic, effective on front- and rear wheels 
Parking breake parking brake 
Parking breake mechanical, effective on rear wheels 
Diamatre  
Wheels disc wheels 
Wheels rims  
Tyres 6,00-16 

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Type 230 (W 153)
Mercedes-Benz type 230 SV
Gearbox 4-speed gear shift ZF 
Availability  
Shifting Control lever car center 
Clutch Single-plate dry clutch 
Type of gearbox Pinion change gear 
Synchromesh gears I - IV 
Gear transmission I. 3,75; II. 2,02; III. 1,49; IV. 1,0 
Differential ratio 4,5 or 4,125 
Maximum speed 125 - 130 km/h 
Accelerations  
Comments  
Fuel consumption 16 l 
acc. to guideline