Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
In 1971, the R107 was introduced with new safety features that spread to subsequent Mercedes-Benz models. For the first time, V8 engines were fitted to the SL-Class. With production running from 1971 to 1989, the R107 was one of the few longest-produced vehicles by Mercedes-Benz. The R107 received a very minor update in 1972 with new rubber-rimmed side mirrors from the W116, and a major update in 1985 for the 1986 model year. Engine options were updated in 1980 for the 1981 model year with new aluminum V8 engines from the W126 S-Class introduced in 1979, while the 2,8-liter inline six-cylinder engine was carried over. It was updated again in 1985 for the 1986 model year with a new 3,0-liter inline six-cylinder engine from the W124 and enlarged 4,2- and 5,5-liter V8 engines, while the 5,0-liter V8 engine was carried over. The R107 received its first update in 1985 with a deeper front air dam, a revised braking system with larger discs and four-piston calipers, a driver's side airbag, and, for the European market, a catalytic converter option.
In 1971, the R107 was introduced with new safety features that spread to subsequent Mercedes-Benz models. The V8 engines were installed in the SL-Class for the first time. With production from 1971 to 1989, the R107 was one of the few longest-lasting Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The R107 received a very minor update in 1972 with new rubber edged door mirrors from the W116 and a major update in 1985 for the 1986 model year. The engine options were updated in 1980 for the 1981 model year with new aluminum V8 engines from the W126 S- Class introduced in 1979, while the 2,8-litre straight-six engine was carried over. It was updated again in 1985 for the 1986 model year with a new 3,0-liter W124 inline six-cylinder engine and enlarged 4,2- and 5,5-liter V8 engines, while the 5,0-liter V8 engine was carried over .
The R107 received its first update in 1985 with a deeper front air dam, a revised braking system with larger discs and four-piston calipers, a driver's side airbag, for the European market, catalytic converter option. The 8 mph (4,5 km/h) bumpers and four round headlights mounted on US models remained unchanged despite revised US FMVSS regulations that allowed 1982 mph (1983 km/h) bumpers and close-fitting headlamps beginning with the 1986 and 560 model years, respectively The American model received the third brake light in XNUMX, mounted on the trunk. The XNUMX SL was only sold in the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia.
The SL presented here is a very original car with only 81.000 miles driven. It drives and shifts like a top Mercedes drives. This Mercedes is far-Europeanized. A still beautiful original Mercedes for relatively little money.