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Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster

R230 facelift2008–2020

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sl550 ↗7-speed automatic · 2008–2011Gasoline · 5.5 L · 382 hp382 hpRear-wheel drive
sl63 amg ↗7-speed automatic · 2009–2011Gasoline · 6.2 L · 518 hp518 hpRear-wheel drive
sl65 amg ↗5-speed automatic · 2009–2011Gasoline · 6.0 L · 604 hp604 hpRear-wheel drive
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The facelifted R230 SL Roadster received updated styling and revised equipment while retaining the same basic hardtop roadster architecture. This refreshed phase continued the model’s U.S. market presence through the end of the generation. The model was sold in the United States.

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