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Mercedes-Benz SL

R2302001–2015

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sl 500 ↗5-speed automatic · 2003–2006Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp302 hpRear-wheel drive
sl 550 ↗7-speed automatic · 2013–2015Gasoline · 4.7 L · 429 hp429 hpRear-wheel drive
sl 55 amg ↗5-speed automatic · 2003–2008Gasoline · 5.4 L · 493 hp493 hpRear-wheel drive
sl 600 ↗5-speed automatic · 2004–2008Gasoline · 5.5 L · 493 hp493 hpRear-wheel drive
sl 63 amg ↗7-speed automatic · 2013–2015Gasoline · 6.2 L · 518 hp518 hpRear-wheel drive
sl 65 amg ↗5-speed automatic · 2013–2015Gasoline · 6.0 L · 621 hp621 hpRear-wheel drive
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The R230 SL moved to a retractable hardtop design and marked a major redesign for the model line. It was sold in the United States from launch and became the basis for several later updates.

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