With the absence of retractable roof hardware, the car is more than 550 pounds lighter than the standard SL. The CLS 550 has a base price of US$65,620, with the CLS 55 starting at US$87,320. 300SL - 1986-1989 Base model was available as standard in a 5-speed manual although very few were sold. The 1989 Mercedes SL base model was the 228 hp (170 kW) 3.0 L inline 6 300SL version in the US. Mercedes-Benz is extending the SL-Class line-up by introducing an attractive entry-level model in the shape of the SL 280 developing 170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp). The following Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Roadsters are offered Worldwide for the year 2005. Prices are listed in US, 2005 dollars. The SL73 was briefly reintroduced in September 1999 following the SL's end of life facelift and a limited number were produced up until December 2001. The facelifted SL73 is the car that appears in the picture (below left). The 2008 SL gets a new, more aggressive front end reflecting Mercedes's new design philosophy, with a pair of long powerdomes on the bonnet and a single-bar grille replacing the old three-bar effort.
The new SL65 AMG Black Series coupe features a carbon-fiber fixed roof, front fenders, hood, trunk lid, and front and rear aprons. The AMG DRIVE UNIT is the central control unit for the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission and all driving dynamics functions. Torque remains the same, as the previous model, due to transmission limitations. The SL63 AMG also includes the new AMG-developed 7-speed MCT "Multi Clutch Technology" semi-automatic transmission. The SLS AMG is designed to be a modern 300SL Gullwing revival. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a luxury grand tourer automobile developed by Mercedes-Benz AMG to replace the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. The SLS AMG will also adapt the feature of wing doors that will swing open upwards on gas struts, not in a mix of upwards and forward like the SLR. The SLS AMG will be made in at least 4 different versions. The car is the first Mercedes automobile designed in-house by AMG and is described by Mercedes as a spiritual successor to the 300SL Gullwing. Instead of a torque converter, it uses a compact wet startup clutch to start the car off, and also supports computer-controlled double declutching. Torque : 738 lb·
The six cylinder powerplant delivers its peak torque of 300 N· Next came the SL-Class 230SL, a new design with a 2.3 six cylinder engine, low waistline and big curved greenhouse windows, and a Coupe Roadster whose distinctive roofline earned the nickname "pagoda top." Around 1968 the engine received a displacement increase and the model became known as the 250SL. The last two years of production as the 280SL saw minor changes to switch knobs, and wheel trim rings became full hubcaps. The term SL-Class refers to the marketing variations of the vehicle, including the numerous engine configurations spanning five design generations. The MCT (Multi-Clutch Technology) acronym refers to a planetary (automatic) transmission’s multiple clutches and bands for each gear. Based on the top-of-the-range Turismo ELX with selectable four-wheel drive, these new special editions come with a premium specification that includes a 7-speed Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission, cruise control, parking sensors, rear seating privacy glass, 17” diamond cut alloy wheels, roof rails, heated front seats, rain sensing wipers and automatic headlights.
“For Jenson, it was simply a bad day in the office - losing a front wing in tricky conditions was always going to make it a hard afternoon for him. Available upgrades include multicontour massaging front seats, ventilated front seats, Nappa leather upholstery, and a heated steering wheel. It also came equipped with Bluetooth and heated seats, as well as many other amenities. Since its first production they have been successful in making quality cars and finding out innovative ways to implement technology that came out to be the road for future generation cars. Also improvements have been made on the engines as the 3.5L V6 is uprated to 311 PS (229 kW; 307 hp) at 6500 rpm. It produces 525 PS (386 kW; 518 hp) at 6800 rpm and 630 N· 7200 rpm for a period as the oil temperature and other engine parameters permitting, a higher compression ratio, a new intake manifold and extensively modifying and lightening the valve train.
Electric current is generated when the brakes are applied and, if required, can also be obtained via a generator which is driven by a small diesel engine. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK: The GLK small-SUV will receive a small exterior facelift, as well as a complete interior redesign. The small space of a van dictates that there will be limited storage available. There are other additional factors which may impact the child support payment such as child care expenses, home mortgage payments, tax filing status and other costs specific to your family situation. It doesn't make sense for most married couples to use this status because it usually results in you paying more in taxes than you would have if you filed jointly. Sales would begin in mid-2010 in Europe with MSRP of €177,310 (including taxes) and in the United States in mid-2011 for less than $200,000. This van was introduced by Mercedes-Benz in Europe in 1995, and has been available in the United States under the Freightliner brand since 2001. Sprinters were also available under the Dodge brand in 2003, but Dodge has since stopped manufacturing Sprinters. 1994 saw a huge facelift for the SL, and the 300SL was replaced in Europe by the SL280 and SL320 (with 2.8 L and 3.2 L I6 engines).
