Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

Mercedes-Benz 280SL/Mercedes-Benz 300SL/Mercedes-Benz 350SL/Mercedes-Benz 380SL/Mercedes-Benz 420SL/Mercedes-Benz 450SL/Mercedes-Benz 500SL/Mercedes-Benz 560SL (R107). 1972–89 (prod. 237,287; other source lists 187,940 excl. 560SL). 2-door convertible. F/R, 2746, 2962 cm³ (6 cyl. OHC), 3499, 3818, 3839, 4146, 4520, 4973, 5549 (V8 OHC). Attractive coupé series from Mercedes-Benz, based around W114 componentry but S-Klasse engines. Originally 350SL only, 450SL following suit; both were replaced in 1980 with the 380SL and 500SL. Smaller-engined 280SL from 1974. Fuel injection in the 1980s, with 560SL for selected export markets from 1985.

Manufacturing location: Germany

Marque: Mercedes-Benz | Model: Mercedes-Benz SL | Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) | Successor: Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)

q.v. Mercedes-Benz SLC