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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

R1071971–2002

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300sl ↗4-speed automatic · 1990–1993Gasoline · 3.0 L · 188 hp188 hpRear-wheel drive
300sl-24 ↗5-speed manual · 1990–1993Gasoline · 3.0 L · 231 hp231 hpRear-wheel drive
380sl ↗4-speed automatic · 1985–1985Gasoline · 3.8 L · 155 hp155 hpRear-wheel drive
380slc ↗4-speed automatic · 1983–1983Gasoline · 3.8 L · 155 hp155 hpRear-wheel drive
500sl ↗4-speed automatic · 1994–1995Gasoline · 5.0 L · 322 hp322 hpRear-wheel drive
560sl ↗4-speed automatic · 1990–1990Gasoline · 5.6 L · 227 hp227 hpRear-wheel drive
sl320 ↗4-speed automatic · 1994–1997Gasoline · 3.2 L · 228 hp228 hpRear-wheel drive
sl380 ↗4-speed automatic · 1981–1985Gasoline · 3.8 L · 155 hp155 hpRear-wheel drive
sl500 ↗4-speed automatic · 1994–2003Gasoline · 5.0 L · 315 hp315 hpRear-wheel drive
sl600 ↗4-speed automatic · 1994–2002Gasoline · 6.0 L · 389 hp389 hpRear-wheel drive
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About this generation

The R107 became one of the longest-running SL generations, spanning the 1970s and 1980s with a removable hardtop and V8 power in many markets. It was sold in the United States throughout its life and defined the SL as a luxury grand touring convertible. This generation ended when the R129 replaced it for 1990.

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