Mercedes Benz 450 SLC Series 107 1972-1980 Coupe C107 Workshop Manuals and Specifications,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980. Mercedes Benz 350 & 450 1971-80. NEW, 210 pages. Get other Mercedes Car Repair Manuals here. 350 SL Roadster, 450SL/SLC Coupe & Roadster, 450 SE/SEL V8 Sedan. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Overview Manufacturer (1954-1998) (1999-2007) (2007-present) Production 1954–present Assembly, Germany, Mexico Body and chassis 2-door 2-door Related Chronology Predecessor The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a manufactured by since 1954. The designation SL derives from the German Sportlich-Leicht, (English: Sport Lightweight). The original idea was suggested by importer, who perceived a market for a toned-down Gran Prix car tailored to affluent performance enthusiasts in the booming post-war, which remains the primary market for the vehicles. The SL designation was first applied to the, often referred to as the 'Gullwing' due to its or upward-opening doors. The term SL refers to the marketing variations of the vehicle, including the numerous engine configurations spanning six design generations. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL roadster (Australia) Next came the SL-Class 230 SL, a new design with a 2.3-litre mechanically fuel injected six cylinder engine. It featured a low waistline and big curved greenhouse windows, and a with detachable hardtop, whose distinctive roofline earned the nickname 'pagoda top.' The design was. Around 1967, the engine received a displacement increase and the model became known as the 250 SL. Within a year the engine displacement was increased for the final time and the model designation became 280 SL. Beginning with later versions of the 250 SL changes were made to dashboard padding, switches and knobs, door pockets (US models only) and steering wheel. In addition, on the 230 SL formerly separate centre hub caps and wheel trim rings became full wheel covers. • 230 SL: 1963–1967, 2.3 L, 150 PS (110 kW) • 250 SL: 1966–1968, 2.5 L, 150 PS (110 kW) • 280 SL: 1967–1971, 2.8 L, 170 PS (125 kW). Mercedes-Benz 560 SL roadster (Japan) • 350 SL: 1971–1972, 3.5 L • 450 SL: 1973–1980, 4.5 L • 280 SL: 1974–1985, 2.8 L • 380 SL: 1980–1986, 3.8 L • 500 SL: 1980–1986, 5.0 L All updated 86–89 models have the advantages of the more modern 4 pot brakes, larger discs, and suspension derived from the W124 sedan. The body itself is built with a modern paint system designed to improve protection from rust. 2017 drivers manual ga. *** = Vehicles with BlueInjection technology may require AdBlue ® top-ups between service intervals. An indicator integrated into the onboard computer will warn you when you need to top up. However this was not effective as models still continued to rust especially around the wheel arches, sills, jacking points, floor and front wings; especially the drill holes on which the mudflaps are mounted and the sides facing the engine bay. • 300 SL: 1986–1989 The 300 SL base model was available as standard in a 5-speed although very few were sold. The 6 cylinder M103 is typically considered to have handling advantages with its lighter weight engine. • 420 SL: 1986–1989, 4.2 L • 500 SL: 1986–1989, 5.0 L • 560 SL: 1986–1989, 5.6 L The 560 SL was only sold in the USA, Canada, Japan, and Australia to compensate the reduced output of the 5.0-litres due to the stricter emission laws in these markets. Mercedes-Benz SL 320 (France) The 1990 Mercedes SL base model was the 228 hp (170 kW) 3.0-litre 300 SL version in the US. In Europe the base model was the 190 hp (140 kW) 3.0-litre 300 SL with 12 valves, and the 228 hp (170 kW) 3.0-litre with 24 valves is known as the 300 SL 24. But it was the 322 hp (240 kW) 500 SL (with a 5.0 L engine) which made the most headlines. The specification was high, with electric windows, mirrors, seats and roof. The R129 model was the first convertible/roadster to offer the automatic rollbar deployment in event of rollover. The motorist can also manually raise and lower the rollbar should he or she choose to. This facilitates the clean look of R129 without compromising the occupant's safety. 1994 saw a minor facelift for the SL with changes to the taillamps and white turn signal indicators in the front, and the 300 SL was replaced in Europe by the SL 280 and SL 320 (with 2.8- and 3.2-litre I6 engines). The SL 500 continued with the same powerful engine.
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