What does SL in Mercedes stand for?
The SL-Class is a grand tourer sports car manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 1954. The designation SL derives from the German Sport-Leicht (English: Sport Light).
When did the Mercedes 380SL roadster come out?
380 SL Production Schedule Vehicle Year # Produced 380SL Roadster R107 1983 11,198 380SL Roadster R107 1984 11,115 380SL Roadster R107 1985 8,144 380SL Roadster R107 Total: 53,200
How many horsepower does a Mercedes 380 SL have?
Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Mercedes-Benz 380 SL (aut.
What was the problem with the 1985 380SL?
The ’85 380SL had Bosch Platinum spark plugs–replaced them with NGKs. Intake, timing, and flow have all been monitored–no apparent problems. The diaphrgam and its “control arm” (if you will) sometimes get sticky/stiff…but not consistently. Fuel pump and fuel pump relay have been changed. Coolant sensor has been changed.
How often does Grandma drive her Mercedes 380SL?
Grandma literally drove it once a week to the beauty shop for 20 years–has never even taken the top off. Grandson drove it around town and on the highway, and had TONS of things done to make up for the sludge of it sitting/running at low speeds for all those years.
When was the last year Mercedes Benz made the 380SL?
1985 was the last production year for the 380SL making it a fine choice as a collectible. | In 1980, Mercedes-Benz revamped its SL lineup of sporting luxury convertibles with the introduction of t… More Info › This is an astonishing 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL located in Grand Ledge, MI.
The ’85 380SL had Bosch Platinum spark plugs–replaced them with NGKs. Intake, timing, and flow have all been monitored–no apparent problems. The diaphrgam and its “control arm” (if you will) sometimes get sticky/stiff…but not consistently. Fuel pump and fuel pump relay have been changed. Coolant sensor has been changed.
Grandma literally drove it once a week to the beauty shop for 20 years–has never even taken the top off. Grandson drove it around town and on the highway, and had TONS of things done to make up for the sludge of it sitting/running at low speeds for all those years.
Which is lighter the 450SL or the 380SL?
The 380SL, so-named for its 3.8-liter V-8, had a smaller engine than the 450SL and was consequently 120 pounds lighter.