2018 SL450 a Great GT Convertible Great performance, balance, appointments and safety wrapped into a fun and beautiful coupe/hardtop/convertible. Pricey, but top end of the Mercedes line is, as this well equipped SL costs over $100K.
What engine is in a 450SL?
The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL had a 4.5-liter, V-8 engine with Bosch fuel injection. The motor had push rod and rocker actuated overhead valves with an overhead camshaft. With a bore and stroke of 3.62 inches by 3.35 inches, the compression ratio was 8.8-to-1.
What was the last year for a 450SL convertible?
1979
What is Mercedes R107?
The Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 are sports cars which were produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1971 through 1989, being the second longest single series ever produced by the automaker, after the G-Class.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL has a predicted reliability rating of 3.5 out of five, which is slightly above average.Jun 9, 2020
Are old Mercedes SL reliable?
The SL is put together with care and attention, and it's a very reliable and easy car to live with. Nevertheless, check the folding roof works smoothly and quickly as the electric motors can seize if it's not used for long periods, such as over winter.
What replaced the Mercedes 450SL?
380 SL
Is the SL500 reliable?
Consumer Reports did single out the new version 2003 SL500 as one of the very least reliable cars sold in 2003, and lo and behold, it also came up as the car with the very highest percentage of customers who would definitely buy one again.