Made to measure
You’ve found the car, now it’s time to check its dimensions and make sure it fits into your life – get the lowdown on Mercedes’ magnificent R107 SL
When it was launched in 1971, the R107 SL featured increased dimensions in almost every area compared with the preceding W113 SL Pagoda. Here was a new kind of Mercedes-Benz SL with grand touring luxury at its heart, and at least one eye on the needs of the vast North American market.
It was the first SL to boast eight-cylinder power, and advance the safety features of the Pagoda to the next level. The R107 SL came equipped with a sturdy hardtop and fabric soft top as standard, making it prepared for all weather situations.
Below are the R107 SL’s vital statistics, applicable to every model: 280SL, 300SL, 350SL, 380SL, 420SL, 450SL, 500SL and 560SL.
| LETTER | ASPECT | MEASUREMENT (MM) | MEASUREMENT (IN) |
| A | Overall height at kerb weight | 1,295mm | 51.0in |
| B | Overall width including mirrors | 1,790mm | 70.5in |
| C | Overall length | 4,390mm | 172.8in |
| D | Wheelbase | 2,460mm | 96.9in |
| E1 | Track width, front | 1,465mm | 57.7in |
| E2 | Track width, rear | 1,465mm | 57.7in |
| F | Steering wheel to driver’s seat backrest | 488mm | 19.2in |
| G | Seat height, front | 928mm | 36.5in |
| H | Driver’s backrest to rear panel | 480mm | 18.9in |
| J | Overall seat width | 1,310mm | 51.6in |
| K | Width at shoulder height, front | 1,348mm | 53.1in |
| L | Interior width, rear | 970mm | 38.2in |
| Boot space (VDA) | Approx 260 litres | 9.2cu ft |
SLSHOP SHOWROOM
Thanks to careful curation, we have our best ever selection of SLs in the showroom at the moment. There is a vast choice of colours, trims, engines and specifications, as well as price points, from across the Mercedes-Benz SL back catalogue. Bruce is available to discuss any of these amazing motor cars and is more than happy to host our car consultancy over the phone, using FaceTime or other digital formats. SLSHOP are offering all buyers free secure storage until we’re able to hand you over the keys for that, oh so, important first drive.
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Made to measure
You’ve found the car, now it’s time to check its dimensions and make sure it fits into your life – get the lowdown on Mercedes’ magnificent R107 SL
When it was launched in 1971, the R107 SL featured increased dimensions in almost every area compared with the preceding W113 SL Pagoda. Here was a new kind of Mercedes-Benz SL with grand touring luxury at its heart, and at least one eye on the needs of the vast North American market.
It was the first SL to boast eight-cylinder power, and advance the safety features of the Pagoda to the next level. The R107 SL came equipped with a sturdy hardtop and fabric soft top as standard, making it prepared for all weather situations.
Below are the R107 SL’s vital statistics, applicable to every model: 280SL, 300SL, 350SL, 380SL, 420SL, 450SL, 500SL and 560SL.
| LETTER | ASPECT | MEASUREMENT (MM) | MEASUREMENT (IN) |
| A | Overall height at kerb weight | 1,295mm | 51.0in |
| B | Overall width including mirrors | 1,790mm | 70.5in |
| C | Overall length | 4,390mm | 172.8in |
| D | Wheelbase | 2,460mm | 96.9in |
| E1 | Track width, front | 1,465mm | 57.7in |
| E2 | Track width, rear | 1,465mm | 57.7in |
| F | Steering wheel to driver’s seat backrest | 488mm | 19.2in |
| G | Seat height, front | 928mm | 36.5in |
| H | Driver’s backrest to rear panel | 480mm | 18.9in |
| J | Overall seat width | 1,310mm | 51.6in |
| K | Width at shoulder height, front | 1,348mm | 53.1in |
| L | Interior width, rear | 970mm | 38.2in |
| Boot space (VDA) | Approx 260 litres | 9.2cu ft |
SLSHOP SHOWROOM
Thanks to careful curation, we have our best ever selection of SLs in the showroom at the moment. There is a vast choice of colours, trims, engines and specifications, as well as price points, from across the Mercedes-Benz SL back catalogue. Bruce is available to discuss any of these amazing motor cars and is more than happy to host our car consultancy over the phone, using FaceTime or other digital formats. SLSHOP are offering all buyers free secure storage until we’re able to hand you over the keys for that, oh so, important first drive.
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