Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
Car-ID: XT0156
Vehicle Description
– Mercedes-Benz 450 SL, 1980 model year, from California
– a dream in blue: blue paint, matching soft top, body-coloured hardtop, blue leather interior
– all original booklets and metal badge available
– US bumpers elaborately modified, brought approx. 10 cm closer to the body
– more elegant appearance
– automatic gearbox
– very appealing overall condition
– valid technical approval and historic plates
What a dream car! From 1971-1989, the R107 founded the unbeatable reputation of Mercedes-Benz in the open two-seater segment.
From the autumn of 1971 onwards, the 450 SL is initially built for the US market. Its M 117 engine provides 132 kW (180 hp) in the California version, 140 kW (190 hp) in the version for the other states, and as of 1973, 165 kW (225 hp) at 5000 rpm in the version for the European market. The top speed is 215 km/h and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds.
The production of the R107 series ended in August 1989, more than 18 years after it had started. This makes it one of the longest-built chassis from Mercedes-Benz. A total of 237,287 open vehicles were produced at the Sindelfingen main plant.
This vehicle set plenty of standards through continuous innovation and has become one of the eternal automobile classics.
