1974 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Base
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Photo: 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 with replica Delahaye body 1X7A7911 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Solitude Revival 2022 1X7A0428 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes-Benz, Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9795) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BAS 24, Brussels (P1170308-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: SDAutomotive1 by DiluteTussle, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the R107 (R107, 1972–1988); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 with replica Delahaye body 1X7A7911 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Solitude Revival 2022 1X7A0428 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz, Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9795) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BAS 24, Brussels (P1170308-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: SDAutomotive1 by DiluteTussle, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Base is a 192-hp 4.5-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 192 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
The SL-Class measures 182.3 inches long on a 96.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,494 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.5L V8 SOHC |
| Displacement | 4.5 L |
| Horsepower | 192 hp |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in |
| Height | 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,494 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1974 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.