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Mercedes-Benz SL

R1071971–1995

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mercedes-benz 380 sl ↗4-speed automatic · 1981–1985Gasoline · 3.8 L · 155 hp155 hpRear-wheel drive
mercedes-benz 380 slc ↗4-speed automatic · 1981–1981Gasoline · 3.8 L · 155 hp155 hpRear-wheel drive
mercedes-benz 450 sl ↗3-speed automatic · 1972–1980Gasoline · 4.5 L · 190 hp190 hpRear-wheel drive
mercedes-benz 450 slc ↗3-speed automatic · 1973–1980Gasoline · 4.5 L · 190 hp190 hpRear-wheel drive
mercedes-benz 500 sl ↗4-speed automatic · 1981–1989Gasoline · 5.0 L · 240 hp240 hpRear-wheel drive
mercedes-benz 500 slc ↗4-speed automatic · 1981–1981Gasoline · 5.0 L · 240 hp240 hpRear-wheel drive
mercedes-benz 560 sl ↗4-speed automatic · 1986–1989Gasoline · 5.6 L · 227 hp227 hpRear-wheel drive
mercedes-benz 560 slc ↗4-speed automatic · 1986–1989Gasoline · 5.6 L · 227 hp227 hpRear-wheel drive
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The R107 SL was a long-running V8-powered roadster that became one of Mercedes-Benz’s most recognizable luxury convertibles. It was sold in the U.S. and remained in production for more than a decade before a facelifted update arrived.

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