• Year of manufacture 
    1989
  • Mileage 
    123 215 km / 76 563 mi
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    Belgium
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Automatic

Description

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The Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 were produced from 1971 through 1989, being the second longest single series ever produced by the automaker, after the G-Class.  They were sold under the SL (R107) and SLC (C107) model names as the 280 SL, 280 SLC, 300 SL, etc. up to the 560 SL.

The R107 replaced the W113 SL-Class in 1971 and was replaced by the R129 SL-Class in 1989. The SLC replaced the W111 Coupé in 1971 and was replaced by the C126 S-class coupe in 1981.  Following the discontinuation of the SLC in September 1981, the 107 series continued initially as the 280, 380 and 500 SL. At this time, the V8 engines were re-tuned for greater efficiency, lost a few hp and consumed less fuel- this largely due to substantially higher (numerically lower) axle ratios that went from 3.27:1 to 2.47:1 for the 380 SL and from 2.72:1 to 2.27:1 for the 500 SL. From September 1985 the 280 SL was replaced by a new 300 SL, and the 380 SL by a 420 SL; the 500 SL continued and a 560 SL was introduced for certain extra-European markets, most notably the USA. Also in 1985, the Bosch KE Jetronic was fitted. The KE Jetronic system varied from the earlier, all mechanical system by the introduction of a more modern engine management "computer", which controlled idle speed, fuel rate, and air/fuel mixture. The final car of the 18 years running 107 series was a 500 SL painted Signal red, built on August 4, 1989; it currently resides in the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart, Germany.

Specifications

  • Bodywork
  • Length: cm (in): 439 (172.8)
  • Width: cm (in): 179 (70.5)
  • Height: cm (in): 130 (51.2)
  • Wheelbase: cm (in): 246 (96.9)
  • Weight: kg (lb): 1540 (3399)
  • Mechanics
  • Displacement: inline 6 2962 cc (181 cu in)
  • Valve gear: 12
  • Fuel system: indirect  injection
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Driven wheels: rwd
  • Maximum power: 186 hp at 5700 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 260 Nm at 4400 rpm
  • Maximum speed: 210 km/h (136 mph)