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Generation 3, R107, facelift

Mercedes-Benz Sl-class Open body

09.1985 - 08.1989 · Europe

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Generation 3, R107, facelift

R107.041, R107.047, R107.046, R107.048

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Mercedes-Benz Sl-class, Generation 3, R107, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 9 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1985 - 08.1989). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 9 trim entries.

Seats
4
Engine codes
M 103 E 30, M 116 E 42, M 117 E 50, M 117 E 56
Engine displacement, cc
2962–5547
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2460
Ground clearance, mm
155
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

9 versions

3.0 L, 188 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 103 E 30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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300 SL MT 09.1985 - 08.1989

3.0 L, 188 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 103 E 30 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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300 SL AT 09.1985 - 08.1989

4.2 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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420 SL AT 09.1985 - 08.1989

4.2 L, 204 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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420 SL AT with catalyst 09.1985 - 08.1989

5.0 L, 245 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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500 SL AT 09.1985 - 08.1989

5.0 L, 223 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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500 SL AT with catalyst 09.1985 - 08.1989

5.5 L, 230 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 56 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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560 SL AT 09.1985 - 08.1989

3.0 L, 180 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 103 E 30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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300 SL MT with catalyst 09.1985 - 08.1989

3.0 L, 180 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 103 E 30 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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300 SL AT with catalyst 09.1985 - 08.1989

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