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The history of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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Jan 10, 2012

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The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class sports cars – introduction

From racing car to SL-Class with vario-roof – a summary

Motor sports as initial fuse: the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL racing sports car, W 194 series (1952-1953)

The “Gullwing” enters the scene: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé, W 198 I series (1954-1957)

Appealing and comfortable: Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster, W 121 series, (1955-1963)

A new openness: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, W 198 II series (1957-1963)

The “Pagoda” drives up: Mercedes-Benz SL, W 113 series (1963-1971)

18 years production time: the Mercedes-Benz SL, R 107 series (1971-1989)

Technology platform: Mercedes-Benz SL, R 129 series (1989-2001)

Open the way for the vario-roof: Mercedes-Benz SL, R 230 series (2001-2012)

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