![1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 S W111 (Manuals / 4 Gears) RWD [1959-1968]](https://i0.wp.com/i0.wp.com/autogalactic.al/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/abc-vehicle_ad_standard_image_a4ce5deed3addc80dc770a14de2e15df.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1&resize=360,270)
The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 S was the latest and most powerful model in the six-cylinder Heckflosse sedan series, serving as a technological bridge before the arrival of the new W108 series. This vehicle is powered by the improved M180 engine, an in-line 2306 cm3 6-cylinder Gasoline engine and 35/40 Watt Zenith 2 carburetor system, which produces 120 hp / 118 HP / 88 kW at 5400 rpm and a 178.5 Nm torque at 4000 rpm. Equipped with a 4-speed manual gearbox , this sedan reaches a top speed of 175 km/h and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 12.5 seconds . With a length of 4875 mm and the well-known W111 chassis, the 230 S represented the pinnacle of the development of this platform, offering higher performance than its predecessors 2.2 liters without sacrificing the simple reliability of carburetors.