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The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 S with automatic transmission marked the end of a glorious era for the Heckflosse series, offering the highest level of refinement for carburetor variants. This vehicle is powered by the M180 engine, a 2306 cm3 petrol engine with 6 cylinders in line and a 35/40 inch Zenith 2 carburetor system, which produces 120 hp / 118 HP / 88 kW at 5400 rpm and a 178.5 Nm torque at 4000 rpm. Daimler-Benz’s 4-speed automatic transmission enables effortless driving, achieving a top speed of 170 km/h and a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 13.9 seconds . With a length of 4875 mm and ample cabin space, the 230 S automatic was the ideal choice for those seeking the comfort of an S-Class with the mechanical simplicity of the M180 engine.