|
Year |
Model |
HP
(net) |
|
| 1972 |
350SL 4.5 |
195 |
- 107 introduced to
U.S.
- 4.5-liter, Iron-block
V8 117.982. Bosch electronic fuel
injection.
- 3-speed automatic
- Power-assisted
steering, air conditioning, hard and
soft-tops were standard.
- Chassis: 107.044
|
| 1973 |
450SL |
" |
|
| 1974 |
|
190 |
|
| 1975 |
" |
180 |
Addition
of catalytic converters (in engine
compartment). |
| 1976 |
" |
" |
- 117.985
- Addition of cruise
control, transistorized ignition,
hydraulic valve adjusters
- Switch to Bosch
Jetronic (CIS) fuel injection. K-Jetronic
|
| 1977 |
" |
" |
- Catalytic convertors
moved downstream.
Catalytic converters moved back beneath
the floor
- Climate-control
system introduced (Type 1)
- Battery moved to
trunk
|
| 1980 |
" |
160 |
3-way catalytic converter
introduced, final drive ratio reduced |
| 1981 |
380SL |
155 |
- 380SL introduced.
Chassis: 107.045
- 116 3.8 liter
all-alloy V-8 116.960 V8
- 4-speed automatic.
- Electric window lifts
are standard.
- The
hood was made of aluminum and an
"economy" dial was added.
|
| 1982 |
" |
" |
- Type II auto climate
control
|
| 1983 |
" |
" |
- 116.962
- Recalibrated engine
and transmission for improved
performance and fuel economy.
|
| 1984 |
" |
" |
Switch from single-row to
twin-row timing chain. |
| 1985 |
" |
" |
ABS became standard;
driver-side airbag was optional. |
| 1986 |
560SL |
227 |
- Chassis: 107.048
- - 5.6-litter,
all-alloy V-8 (117.967) and 4-speed
transmission into U.S. market.
- Limited-slip
differential, front air dam, leather
upholstery, anti-theft alarm are
standard.
-
new-style 7x15in alloy wheels.
|
| 1988 |
" |
" |
|
| 1989 |
|
|
Last year of 107
production. |
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