Year |
Model |
HP
(net) |
|
| 1972 |
350SL 4.5 |
195 |
-
107 introduced to U.S.
-
4.5-liter, Iron-block V8 117.982. Bosch electronic fuel injection.
-
3-speed automatic
-
Power-assisted steering, air conditioning, hard and soft-tops were standard.
-
Chassis: 107.044
|
| 1973 |
450SL |
" |
|
| 1974 |
|
190 |
|
| 1975 |
" |
180 |
Addition of catalytic converters
(in engine compartment). |
| 1976 |
" |
" |
-
117.985
-
Addition of cruise control, transistorized ignition, hydraulic valve adjusters
-
Switch to Bosch Jetronic (CIS) fuel injection. K-Jetronic
|
| 1977 |
" |
" |
-
Catalytic convertors moved downstream.
Catalytic converters moved back beneath
the floor
-
Climate-control system introduced (Type 1)
-
Battery moved to trunk
|
| 1980 |
" |
160 |
3-way catalytic converter introduced, final drive ratio reduced |
| 1981 |
380SL |
155 |
-
380SL introduced. Chassis: 107.045
-
116 3.8 liter all-alloy V-8 116.960 V8
-
4-speed automatic.
-
Electric window lifts are standard.
-
The hood was made of aluminum and
an "economy" dial was added.
|
| 1982 |
" |
" |
-
Type II auto climate control
|
| 1983 |
" |
" |
-
116.962
-
Recalibrated engine and transmission for improved performance and fuel economy.
|
| 1984 |
" |
" |
Switch from single-row to twin-row timing chain. |
| 1985 |
" |
" |
ABS became standard; driver-side airbag was optional. |
| 1986 |
560SL |
227 |
-
Chassis: 107.048
-
- 5.6-litter, all-alloy V-8 (117.967) and 4-speed transmission into U.S.
market.
-
Limited-slip differential, front air dam, leather upholstery, anti-theft
alarm are standard.
-
new-style 7x15in alloy
wheels.
|
| 1988 |
" |
" |
|
| 1989 |
|
|
Last year of 107 production. |
