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The 560SL is the Mercedes-Benz R107, everybody seems to want. But the R107 is more than that, an early 450SL or even a manual 350SL can be as much fun to drive. The same is true for the SLC, where a 350SLC or even the underpowered US 380SLC can be enjoyed as much as the 500SLC. Last updated in April 2023, this guide tells you everything you need to know about the R107, its history and its various engines from the 350SL/SLC to the 560SL 6.0 AMG. It also explains in detail their chassis number and data card and offers you a comprehensive buyer's guide. Superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography highlights many of the cars' features, this includes pictures of the suspension. These are some of the topics covered: The development of the R107 and C107 from the 350SL to the 560SL and 500SLC A rotary piston engine The 1980 facelift The 1981 engine update The 1985 facelift The tuning scene from AMG and Brabus to Lorinser and Koenig Special The forgotten 500SL Rally The chassis number explained The data card explained R107 buyer's guide Which R107 should I buy Technical specifications, acceleration, and torque curves as well as production figures This guide ends with a free e-book offer. Enjoy!

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With over 25 books and e-books written about Mercedes-Benz cars, Bernd S. Koehling has proven to be an authority on the brand. The books cover cars from the 1936 170V to the 2012 SL R231. Bernd has been involved in the Mercedes scene since the early 1970s, when he restored his first 170 Cabrio B. Since then he has not only owned many classic Mercedes including a 220S, 300d Adenauer, 200D, 250SE, 280SE coupe 3.5, 300SEL, 350SL, 280E, 450SE, SLK230. He has also gained a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares with his readers in his books. Mercedes has always been considered one of his favorite car manufacturers and Bernd has driven almost all Mercedes models built since the 1950s. His other weakness revolves around British cars, here especially Jaguar and Alvis.

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