Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, 2001-2011): Books - History

Mercedes-Benz SL : R230 Series 2001 to 2011

As time goes by, older SLs have tended to fall into the hands of collectors, often becoming too valuable or rare to use on a daily basis. The R230-series, however, launched just over a decade ago, allows the enthusiast to enjoy a genuine modern classic - a car that, thanks to its bloodlines, is guaranteed a place in automotive history.
With very few books written covering the newer SL models, this book - the fourth volume in a series by Brian Long and Veloce Publishing covering all Mercedes SL models - brings the complete story of the R230 to life.
An invaluable resource, it is not only the ideal reference work - both for fans of the Stuttgart marque, and for those looking for originality in their own car - but, with its stunning photography, and contemporary material gathered from all over the world, also makes a true connoisseur's coffee table book.

Covers the following vehicles: SL350 (2001-2011), SL500 (2001-2006), SL55 AMG (2002-2011), SL600 (2003-2011), SL65 AMG (2004-2011), SL500/550 (2006-2011), SL280/300 (2008-2011) and SL63 AMG (2008-2009).

Features:
- The full history of the R230 SL models
- Home market models are covered in great detail
- Covers export markets, including the US, UK and Japan
- Detailed appendices
- Contemporary photography helps with future restorations
- Contemporary brochures and adverts reproduced
- Includes an in-depth look at the SL precursors to the R230
- Written by a recognised motoring author and historian
- Produced with the full co-operation of the factory
- Fourth in an established series of SL books by Veloce Publishing

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Mercedes-Benz SL R230 - From the SL 280 to the SL 65 AMG Black Series

If you want to learn more about the Mercedes SL R230, this is your book! Last updated in March 2017, it covers its complete history, explains VIN/FIN and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer's guide. All this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG photos.

These are some of the topics covered:
- Development of the R230
- The six- and eight-cylinder engines
- A problematic SBC and superb ABC
- The SL55 arrives
- A new V6 and V12
- The 2006 and 2008 facelift
- The SL63 replaces the SL55
- The SL65 and SL65 Black Series
- The special editions, from the 2003 Mille Miglia to the 2010 Night Edition
- The tuning scene, from Brabus to RENNtech
- The VIN/FIN explained
- The data card explained
- Trouble shooting the vario-roof
- R230 buyer's guide
- Which R230 should I buy
- Technical specifications and production figures.

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Mercedes-Benz SL - Entwicklung und Technik (ATZ/MTZ-Typenbuch 2013)

The technology of the Mercedes-Benz SL is presented in detail and competently from the perspective of the vehicle developers. Components and vehicle systems are explained in terms of function and properties, so that an overall technical picture is created that explains the fascinating new technology of the Mercedes-Benz SL in detail.
This is guaranteed by the authors, who developed this car as engineers in electronics and vehicle technology.

The book was written by Mercedes experts and development engineers and is published by Dr. Uwe Ernstberger, Jürgen Weissinger and Jürgen Frank as overall vehicle developers of the SL.

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