MERCEDES-BENZ SL R230Revised and Expanded 2024 EditionComplete Model History, Engineering, AMG Variants and a Completely Rewritten 40-Page Buyer's GuideA well-maintained Mercedes-Benz R230 can offer an exceptional combination of performance, comfort and advanced engineering. A neglected example, however, can quickly require repairs costing many thousands of dollars. This revised and expanded edition combines the complete history and technical development of the R230 with a completely rewritten 40-page buyer's guide.
Introduced in 2001, the R230 brought the SL into a new era. Its retractable Vario-Roof, Active Body Control suspension, Sensotronic Brake Control and advanced electronic systems made it one of the most technically ambitious Mercedes-Benz roadsters ever produced. Its engine range extended from V6 models to supercharged V8 and twin-turbo V12 power, culminating in the extraordinary SL65 AMG Black Series.
This 229-page, full-color reference covers:. the complete model history from SL280, SL300, SL350, SL500 and SL550 to SL600, SL55 AMG, SL63 AMG, SL65 AMG and SL65 AMG Black Series, including the important 2006 and 2008 updates. V6, naturally aspirated and supercharged V8, and twin-turbo V12 engines, together with SEQUENTRONIC, five- and seven-speed automatic transmissions, AMG SPEEDSHIFT and MCT systems.
Active Body Control, Sensotronic Brake Control, suspension, steering, braking technology and major technical developments. AMG models, Mille Miglia and Night Edition versions, plus interpretations by Brabus, Carlsson, RENNtech and other specialists. European and North American model differences. VIN decoding, data cards, production figures, factory equipment, model identification and important production changes.
a completely rewritten 40-page buyer's guide covering bodywork, water ingress and drainage, Active Body Control, Sensotronic Brake Control, engines, transmissions, electrical systems, central locking, Vario-Roof operation and hydraulics, interior equipment and other areas where age or neglected maintenance can lead to substantial repair costsUnlike a conventional buyer's guide, this book also presents the complete history and technical development of the R230, making it a comprehensive reference for prospective buyers, owners and Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts.
Bernd S. Koehling has been involved with classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles since the 1970s and is the author of more than 20 books on the marque.
MERCEDES-BENZ SL R230Revised and Expanded 2024 EditionComplete Model History, Engineering, AMG Variants and a Completely Rewritten 40-Page Buyer's GuideA well-maintained Mercedes-Benz R230 can offer an exceptional combination of performance, comfort and advanced engineering. A neglected example, however, can quickly require repairs costing many thousands of dollars. This revised and expanded edition combines the complete history and technical development of the R230 with a completely rewritten 40-page buyer's guide.
Introduced in 2001, the R230 brought the SL into a new era. Its retractable Vario-Roof, Active Body Control suspension, Sensotronic Brake Control and advanced electronic systems made it one of the most technically ambitious Mercedes-Benz roadsters ever produced. Its engine range extended from V6 models to supercharged V8 and twin-turbo V12 power, culminating in the extraordinary SL65 AMG Black Series.
This 229-page, full-color reference covers:. the complete model history from SL280, SL300, SL350, SL500 and SL550 to SL600, SL55 AMG, SL63 AMG, SL65 AMG and SL65 AMG Black Series, including the important 2006 and 2008 updates. V6, naturally aspirated and supercharged V8, and twin-turbo V12 engines, together with SEQUENTRONIC, five- and seven-speed automatic transmissions, AMG SPEEDSHIFT and MCT systems.
Active Body Control, Sensotronic Brake Control, suspension, steering, braking technology and major technical developments. AMG models, Mille Miglia and Night Edition versions, plus interpretations by Brabus, Carlsson, RENNtech and other specialists. European and North American model differences. VIN decoding, data cards, production figures, factory equipment, model identification and important production changes.
a completely rewritten 40-page buyer's guide covering bodywork, water ingress and drainage, Active Body Control, Sensotronic Brake Control, engines, transmissions, electrical systems, central locking, Vario-Roof operation and hydraulics, interior equipment and other areas where age or neglected maintenance can lead to substantial repair costsUnlike a conventional buyer's guide, this book also presents the complete history and technical development of the R230, making it a comprehensive reference for prospective buyers, owners and Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts.
Bernd S. Koehling has been involved with classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles since the 1970s and is the author of more than 20 books on the marque.
