Mercedes-Benz’s most classic and representative vehicles of non-SL-Class cars is none other than that SL was named after, but to represent the movement character Sport Lightweight and lightweight combination, and the first generation SL-Class cars in the most praiseworthy of the 300 SL Gullwing, even based on car production came to lightweight racing architecture, combined with excellent performance, it has become one of the Mercedes-Benz brand since the establishment’s most famous models. The gull-wing doors of its unique design, has become the signature design only Mercedes-Benz supercar will use.
in the first generation SL-Class 1954 years on stage, with the hardtop convertible soft top has two body type, the original code is the 190 SL W121, using a 1.9 l four-cylinder inline engine, as the original code name W198 300 SL, is equipped with a 3.0L straight six-cylinder engine, 300SL has a 300 SL Gullwing 300 SL Roadster with two models, while the 300 SL Mercedes-Benz’s become one of the classic cars, The first-generation SL-Class 1963 officially discontinued selling.
in 1954 introduced the first generation SL-Class, the original code-named W198 300 SL, 300 SL Gullwing owned and 300 SL Roadster two models, while Mercedes-Benz 300 SL’s become a classic cars.
original code W113 second-generation SL-Class officially launched in 1963, continued the set with high-performance power output performance of the previous generation models lightweight car, and the use of inline six cylinder engine power setting, and for the first time equipped with detachable hardtop design, enhanced performance everyday practicality of convertible cars. Follow the launch of third-generation SL-Class debut in 1972, its output will be the first time a more powerful V8 engine in its power system configuration, performance and deliver more powerful SL 500 and SL 600 cars, cars of the SL performance to a higher level.
1963 officially launched the second-generation SL-Class, the continuation of the previous generation models set with high-performance lightweight cars power output performance, and for the first time equipped with detachable hardtop design.
original 4th generation, code-named R129 SL-Class officially launched in 1989, which is also the domestic consumers for SL-Class cars have a more impressive start, in addition to the continuation of the previous generation the dynamic architectural foundation, but also added a V6 power entry and top V12 power of the heart, providing consumers with a more diversified power options. The fourth-generation SL-Class is also the first time published using AMG performance models of cars. 5th generation SL-Class launched in 2001, looks into the more modern streamlined design, the headlights also be used Mercedes-Benz cars contemporary four-round light shape, but for the first time equipped with electric hardtop design that dramatically improves vehicle practical performance, and operation facelift in 2008, mainly for power front appearance and compiled re-established order.
fourth-generation SL-Class was published in 1989, in addition to the continuation of the previous generation of dynamic architectural foundation, but also added entry V6 power and top V12 power of the heart, and for the first time published using AMG performance models of cars. .
in 2001 launched the 5th generation SL-Class, Mercedes-Benz headlights also features four contemporary cars round lamp shape, but for the first time equipped with electric hardtop design, significantly enhance the practical performance of the vehicle.
5th generation SL-Class 202008 operates facelift, the main driving force for the front appearance and compiled re-established order.
in December 2011 published the sixth generation SL major facelift cars, continued the first generation of cars passed on the spirit of lightweight design, Mercedes-Benz is the first production car to build aluminum metal body, a significant body weight loss over the previous generations of about 110 kg, only a relatively small number of parts use of other materials, including metals magnesium lighter than aluminum, and a high safety considerations due to the use of the a-pillar strength steel beam. Most suspension also uses the same lightweight aluminum material to build, while the power part of the whole car then introduced a new generation of direct injection power the system so that the power output and fuel consumption, have over the previous generation of cars significantly improved.
6th generation major facelift SL cars in the December 2011 issue, Mercedes-Benz for the first time for the production car to create a whole aluminum body, is also part of the suspension uses the same lightweight aluminum material to build, while the power part of the whole car then introduced a new generation of direct injection powertrain.