Sold 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 20179940 Tweet

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<p style="text-align: justify;">The Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 were produced from 1971 through 1989, being the second longest single series ever produced by the automaker, after the G-Class.&nbsp; They were sold under the SL (R107) and SLC (C107) model names as the 280 SL, 280 SLC, 300 SL, etc. up to the 560 SL.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The R107 replaced the W113 SL-Class in 1971 and was replaced by the R129 SL-Class in 1989. The SLC replaced the W111 Coup&eacute; in 1971 and was replaced by the C126 S-class coupe in 1981. &nbsp;Following the discontinuation of the SLC in September 1981, the 107 series continued initially as the 280, 380 and 500 SL. At this time, the V8 engines were re-tuned for greater efficiency, lost a few hp and consumed less fuel- this largely due to substantially higher (numerically lower) axle ratios that went from 3.27:1 to 2.47:1 for the 380 SL and from 2.72:1 to 2.27:1 for the 500 SL. From September 1985 the 280 SL was replaced by a new 300 SL, and the 380 SL by a 420 SL; the 500 SL continued and a 560 SL was introduced for certain extra-European markets, most notably the USA. Also in 1985, the Bosch KE Jetronic was fitted. The KE Jetronic system varied from the earlier, all mechanical system by the introduction of a more modern engine management "computer", which controlled idle speed, fuel rate, and air/fuel mixture. The final car of the 18 years running 107 series was a 500 SL painted Signal red, built on August 4, 1989; it currently resides in the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart, Germany.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>Bodywork</em></li>
<li>Length: cm (in): 439 (172.8)</li>
<li>Width: cm (in): 179 (70.5)</li>
<li>Height: cm (in): 130 (51.2)</li>
<li>Wheelbase: cm (in): 246 (96.9)</li>
<li>Weight: kg (lb): 1540 (3399)</li>
<li><em>Mechanics.</em></li>
<li>Displacement: inline 6 2962 cc (181 cu in)</li>
<li>Valve gear: 12</li>
<li>Fuel system: indirect&nbsp; injection</li>
<li>Gearbox: 5-speed automatic</li>
<li>Driven wheels: rwd</li>
<li>Maximum power: 188 hp at 5700 rpm</li>
<li>Maximum torque: 260 Nm at 4400 rpm</li>
<li>Maximum speed: 210 km/h (136 mph)</li>
</ul>