Category: Luxury Vehicles
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
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The SL line was produced from 1954 and remains in production to date by Mercedes-Benz. The designation SL in German is Super-Leicht which in English translates in Super Light. The 450SL is designated the R107 which ran from 1971-1989 while the 450SL itself was produced from 1973-1980 being the second longest production run for Mercedes-Benz behind the still produced G Wagon. The 450SL is powered by a 4. 5 liter mated to a 3 speed automatic transmission. Fuel was controlled by an early engine management system known as the 'Bosch D Jettronic Fuel Injection System'. The ride was aptly controlled by a double wishbone, coil springs and stabilizers bars with steering handled by a recirculating ball system. The R107's were equipped with a removable hard top...