Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R230)

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R230) Purple ChromaFlair Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG at Arkhangelskoye Estate (Moscow Region, Russia) The R230 generation debuted at the 2001 Frankfurt and Bologna Motor Shows, replacing the R129 model. The car had facelifts in 2006 and 2008, and was succeeded by the new R231 in 2011. Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG in Andorra 2006 Facelift In 2006, the SL was updated and unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The updates included new engines for the SL 350 and SL 500 (known as the SL 550 in North America), performance enhancements for the SL 55 AMG and SL 600, and the introduction of a new top-of-the-range model, the SL 65 AMG. The ABC (Active Body Control) system reduced body roll during dynamic driving by 60% and became standard on all models except the SL 350. The new engines had a new 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox and a Sport option, allowing for quicker gear changes in manual mode. Externally, the car received a new bumper with three large air intakes and a pronounced V-shape, fog lights with chrome surrounds, new alloy wheels and rear lights. Inside, there is softer leather upholstery, new trim colours, high-quality metal sill plates bearing the Mercedes-Benz logo and embossed aluminium elements, a removable boot lid with optional remote opening, and a redesigned roof opening mechanism that reduces the time taken to 16 seconds. 2008 Facelift In March 2008, the car received another update. Its front end took on a more aggressive look. The power output of the 3.5-litre V6 increased to 307 HP at 6,500 rpm, which was 16 per cent more than the previous model. Torque also rose to 360 N·m, and the engine could now rev up to 7,200 rpm under certain conditions thanks to a higher compression ratio, a new intake manifold and modifications to the valve train. Mercedes-Benz expanded the SL-Class range by adding the entry-level SL 280 model with 228 HP. The six-cylinder engine produced a maximum torque of 300 N·m at 2,500 rpm and accelerated the roadster to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds with a fuel consumption of 9.4 l/100 km. It had the AIRSCARF heating system, also used in the SLK. Characteristics Manufacturer: DaimlerChrysler / Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz Group AG) Assembly: Bremen (Germany) Years of production: 2000—2011 Length: 4562 mm Width: 1820 mm Height: 1317 mm Engine: 6–12 cylinders; 2996–5987 cc Power: 228–604 HP Max speed: 250 km/h Fuel consumption: 12 l/100 km Weight: 1670–2120 kg See also Transport blog See also Cars blog See also Motorcycles blog See also Buses blog See also Shipbuilding blog See also Motors and Engines blog See also Trains and railways blog See also Trucks and Cargo Vehicles blog See also Tractors and Special Equipment blog See also Tanks and Armored Vehicles See also Airplanes blog See also Helicopters blog See also Artillery, Missiles and Rockets blog See also Bicycles blogThe post Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R230) first appeared on All PYRENEES.