MERCEDES-BENZ, The modern SL cars, The R230

If you look for a car that can hold its own, when parked next to a Porsche 911 Cabrio, don't look any further. Because the Mercedes SL R230 is regarded by many as the best looking SL that has left Stuttgart after the famous 300SL Gullwing. Last updated in March 2021, this guide tells you everything you want to know about the R230 and its history. It also explains VIN/FIN and data card and offers you a comprehensive buyer's guide. All this is accompanied by great recent non-Daimler AG photos. A German version of this book is available as hard cover here on Amazon. These are some of the topics covered: Development of the R230Improved safety standardsThe six- and eight-cylinder enginesA problematic SBC and superb ABCThe SL55 arrivesNew V6 and V12 enginesThe 2006 faceliftThe 2008 faceliftThe SL63 replaces the SL55The SL65The SL65 Black SeriesThe special editions, from the 2003 Mille Miglia to the 2010 Night EditionThe tuning scene, from Brabus to RENNtechThe VIN/FIN and data card explainedDetails of the various COMAND systemsOption packagesTroubleshooting the vario-roofR230 buyer's guideWhich R230 should I buyTechnical specifications and production figuresThis guide ends with a free book offer. Enjoy reading!