The C107 SLC has had a successful rally career The 280, 380 and 500 SLC were discontinued in 1981 with the introduction of the W126 series 380 and 500 SEC coupes. A total of 62,888 SLCs had been manufactured over a ten-year period of which just 1,636 were the 450 SLC-5.0 and 1,133 were the 500 SLC. Both these models are sought by collectors today.
With the exception of the SL65 AMG Black Series, the SLC remains the only fixed roof Mercedes-Benz coupe based on a roadster rather than a sedan. Following the discontinuation of the SLC in September 1981, the 107 series continued initially as the 280, 380 and 500 SL. At this time, the were re-tuned for greater efficiency, lost a few hp and consumed less fuel- this largely due to substantially higher (numerically lower) axle ratios that went from 3.27:1 to 2.47:1 for the 380 SL and from 2.72:1 to 2.27:1 for the 500 SL. From September 1985 the 280 SL was replaced by a new 300 SL, and the 380 SL by a 420 SL; the 500 SL continued and a 560 SL was introduced for certain extra-European markets, notably the USA, Australia and Japan. Also in 1985, the Bosch KE Jetronic was fitted.
The KE Jetronic system varied from the earlier, all mechanical system by the introduction of a more modern engine management 'computer', which controlled idle speed, fuel rate, and air/fuel mixture. The final car of the 18 years running 107 series was a 500 SL painted Signal red, built on August 4, 1989; it currently resides in the Mercedes-Benz museum in, Germany. North American models. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, US-spec with North America was the key market for this, and 2/3 of R107 and C107 production was sold there. The R107/C107 for the North American market sported four round low-output headlights, due to. From 1974, the front and rear bumpers were dramatically lengthened, by 8 inches (203 mm) on each end, to comply with the U.S.
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R107 and C107 cars were exported to the US with low compression 4.5 liter V8 engines to meet stringent US emissions requirements, yet still provide adequate power. The faster 450SLC 5.0, 500SL, and 500SLC were never sold. The 450 SL was produced until 1980. Starting in 1980, US cars were equipped with lambda control, which varied the air/fuel mixture based on feedback from an oxygen sensor. The smaller engined 380 SL replaced the 450SL from 1981 to 1985. The 380 SL was the least powerful of the US imported R107 roadsters. The more powerful 500 SL with 5.0 liter engine, produced from 1980–1989, was not available in the US.
This drove many customers to obtain the car in the '.' Finally, a more powerful version was available from the factory, from 1986 to 1989, the 560 SL. It was exclusive to the USA, Japanese and Australian markets. Despite the larger 5.6 liter engine of the U.S. 560 SL, the forbidden Euro-spec 500 SL is the fastest production 107 produced (mostly because of the lack of emission restraints). The 500 SL was published by Mercedes-Benz as having 0-60 mph times of 7.4 seconds for a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph).
Torque for the 500 SL is 296 lb⋅ft (401 N⋅m) at 3200 rpm and for the 560 SL 287 lb⋅ft (389 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm. Mechanical troubles Model years 1975 and 1976 450 SLs suffered from and hard restart because of the under-hood position of the catalytic converter. Starting in MY 1977, the catalytic converter was moved to replace the resonator, located just behind the transmission in the exhaust system.
The 380SL/C engine came with a single row timing chain from 1981 through 1983. These early 380 models were plagued with chain failure problems and the problem was corrected by Mercedes-Benz, free of charge. Some models, however, escaped retrofit and may at some point fail as a result. MYs 1984 and 1985 came with a double row timing chain from the factory to address this issue. Another problem area for late 450 SLs was the automatic climate control system. Based on a 'servo', which controlled coolant flow to the heater core, as well as vacuum to actuate the vents in the interior of the car, the system proved unreliable. It was installed on 450 SLs through end of production in 1980.
Models produced prior to 1976 had a manual climate control system, 380SL models produced from 1981 received a more reliable automatic climate control system. South African assembly Both the SL and SLC models were assembled in South Africa by UCDD (United Car and Diesel Distributors) from early 1977. Only about 40 units per month were built.
1985 Mercedes 380sl Repair Manual
Mercedes SL 380 The Mercedes 380 SL was a small practical roadster with a fine style. It was introduced into the US market with a 3.8 liter 155 hp all-aluminum V8 engine coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission. It was considered as an extremely durable car with very good handling and high reliability. The Mercedes 380 SL came with antilock brakes and driver's side airbag which provided them more value at the time. 380 SL imported from 1981 to 1985.
These early 380 models were plagued with chain failure problems and the problem was corrected by Mercedes-Benz, free of charge.
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