Description
By: Brooklands Books .
The first all-new Mercedes SL was launched in 1971. It came with a choice of three engines, two sixes and eight, the new body shell being simple and clean. The roll-over hoop rose instantly in an accident, the seat belts were incorporated with the seats, a one-button hood mechanism and a memory switch for seat, mirrors and steering wheel position. As with all cars the engine power increased over the years ending with a 6-litre V12. It's only distinguishing marks being the discrete V12 badges.
This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, new model introductions, technical and specification data, racing, driver's reports.
Models covered include:
300SL, 500SL, 600SL, 300SL-24, AMG SL60.