Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Roadster 1980 - World Of Classic Cars -

Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Roadster 1980

Introduced early in 1971, this impressive two-seater sports car replaced the 280 SL; the body and chassis of the third generation Mercedes-Benz SL was considerably heavier and longer than its predecessor but still showed a resemblance. The 3.5-Litre, V8 engine underwent slight modifications to those being used on other models and the gear shift lever was placed on the floor in the centre of the car. The standard transmission provided a top speed of 130mph and a very respectable 0-62mph in 8.8 seconds. As with the previous generation SLs, the vehicle came as an open roadster with removable hard top and went on to become one of the longest running styles from Mercedes-Benz. A range of engine sizes were available; one of the more powerful being the 4.5-Litre unit.