1963 To 1971
| Production | 1963–1971 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz W113 |
| Engine | 2.3L M127.II I6 2.5L M129.II I6 2.8L M130 I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual (ZF) |
| Length | 4,285 mm (168.7 in) |
| Width | 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
| Height | 1,305 mm (51.4 in) |
Next came the SL-Class 230SL, a new design with a 2.3L mechanically fuel injected six cylinder engine. It featured a low waistline and big curved greenhouse windows, and a Coupe Roadster with detachable hardtop, whose distinctive roofline earned the nickname "pagoda top." The design was by Paul Bracq. Around 1967, the engine received a displacement increase and the model became known as the 250SL. Within a year the engine displacement was increased for the final time and the model designation became 280SL. Beginning with later versions of the 250SL changes were made to dashboard padding, switches and knobs, door pockets (U.S. models only) and steering wheel. In addition, the on the 230SL formerly separate center hub caps and wheel trim rings became full wheelcovers.
- 230SL: 1963–1967, 2.3L I6, 150 hp (112 kW)
- 250SL: 1966–1968, 2.5L I6, 150 hp (112 kW)
- 280SL: 1967–1971, 2.8L I6, 170 hp (127 kW)
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