SL-Class

2007 Mercedes SL-Class

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Four years on from its launch, the successful Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has undergone a number of enhancements, the most significant being in the areas of engineering, design and interior appointments. The engines, powertrain and chassis have been optimised to deliver a sportier response. As a result, the unique Roadster now offers an even more enjoyable dynamic driving experience while perpetuating the "SL legend" which has existed for over 50 years.

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2007 Mercedes SL-Class Picture Gallery

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2007 Mercedes SL Gullwing

There are rumors that a new vehicle is in the works, but it’s being headed up not by Mercedes, but rather by the AMG team located in Affalterbach. The vehicle will be powered by a 6.3-Liter V8 Biturbo, delivering approximately 750 horsepower. As for the vehicle’s construction - the materials are being considered, with aluminum spaceframe, carbon, and plastic similar to that found on the Boeing Dreamliner jet all being mentioned.

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1989 - 2003 Mercedes SL-Class (W129)

The 1989 Mercedes SL base model was the 228 hp (170 kW) 3.0 L inline 6 300SL version. But it was the 322 hp (240 kW) 500SL (with a 5.0 L V8 engine) which made the most headlines. Specification was high, with electric action for the windows, mirrors, seats and hood.1994 saw a mild facelift for the SL, and the 300SL was replaced in Europe by the SL280 and SL320 (with 2.8 L and 3.2 L I6 engines). The SL500 continued with the same powerful engine. A 389 hp (290 kW) 6.0 L V12 SL600 topped the range in 1993.

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1972 - 1989 Mercedes SL-Class (W107)

The W107-series SL, sometimes also known as the R107 (for Reihe, or ’series’ rather than Wagen), was nicknamed by insiders as the ’Panzerwagen’ when it was under development, because it was so heavy. At 3,400lbs, it was a good 300lbs more than the W113, and it wasn’t quite as elegant although the pagoda-style roof was retained. Upright, square headlights replaced the ovals, though US-market cars got twin circular lamps, and although it was actually only a quarter of an inch wider than the W113, it looked a lot bigger with its lowered, more squat stance and longer wheelbase.

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1963 - 1971 Mercedes SL-Class (W113)

The Mercedes-Benz W113 automobiles were produced from 1963 through 1971. They were sold as the "pagoda-roof" SL-Class. The W113 replaced the W198 SL-Class in 1963 and was replaced by the R107 SL-Class in 1972.

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1957 - 1962 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing (W194)

After World War II, Daimler-Benz launched a motorsport programme intended to revive memories of the successful Silver Arrow racers of the Thirties. Chief engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut - said to have been a very talented driver who had beaten Fangio’s lap times in testing - oversaw the construction of a lightweight tubular steel spaceframe chassis, consisting of grid-style tubing welded into a series of triangles, two large bulkheads each side for optimum torsional rigidity and independent (...)
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1957 - 1962 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing (W194) Picture Gallery

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