The Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 became the scene of a remarkable debut that was widely covered in the media: With the Type 230 SL Daimler-Benz presented a new sports car which was to replace two models of the former sales program at once. The new model was faced with a major challenge - not only because its two predecessors, the 190 SL, and the 300 SL, had been extremely popular from the start and the 300 SL had even become a legend during its lifetime. On 27. In February 1967, the 250 SL, which was to replace the 230 SL after four years of production, was unveiled to the public. The newcomer, which was serially produced as early as December 1966, had the same exterior as its predecessor. Basic changes related to the engine and the brakes, which were derived from the 250 SE model in slightly modified form. Less than a year after its presentation, the 250 SL was replaced by a new model. When the new intermediate-class Types were introduced to the markets, not only the saloons, coupés, and convertibles of the top class but also the SL was fitted with a 2.8-liter engine. Owing to a camshaft with new control times, the engine version built into the 280 SL delivered an additional 10 hp compared to the basic version of the 280 SE. Compared with the 250 SL engine output had been increased by 20 hp and torque was 10 % higher. Apart from the model badge, the 280 SL could only be differentiated from the two predecessor models by the wheel trim. In March 1971 production of the 280 SL ended.
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source: Mercedes-Benz Classic ALL TIME STARS
6 июн 2020
