Mercdes Benz SL’s 1963 - 1971
W 113 Body Style
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Mercdes Benz SL’s 1963 - 1971 W 113 Body Style |
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MBZ started introducing the 113 body style in March of 1963 and continued to produce Pagoda's until March of 1971. Whereas the 190 SL and 300 SL were designed to be pure sports cars, MBZ focused with the Pagoda on refinement and comfort. In it's 8 year run, the Pagoda was build with 3 different engine type:
While engine types varied, the body changed only slightly during this time. The Pagoda was the only postwar MBZ production car which was styled outside the company, by Paul Bracq. |
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230 SL The 230 was the first in the new line of MBZ SL's. It used the six-cylinder M127II engine, producing 124 mph with 150 DIN hp |
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280 SL The 280 SL was the last and most powerful Pagoda. Introduced to the US in January of 1968, the 280 SL had carpet, changes in the exterior lights (light in side reflectors) and a dash board that was modified to meet new US safety regulations. The picture below shows a 280 SL with the original steel wheels and hub caps (painted in the color of the hard top). Many SL owners outfitted their vehicles with the 6 * 14 alloy wheels which were introduced in late 1969. |
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