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Here is a restoration of the center console on a Mercedes 560SL. In 1986, Mercedes-Benz shipped its most powerful SL of the decade to the U.S. in the 560SL. The car was also the heaviest of the 1971-89 R107 SLs that Mercedes produced, but the new 5.5-liter V-8 engine’s 227 hp did a fine job of mitigating that fact. Top speed was much improved (from 110 mph in the 380SL to 130 mph), and the car was quicker from a standstill to 60 mph by about 4 full seconds.
The engine was much torquier, too, which greatly improved
the cars’ dynamics. Likewise, the car received a new rear suspension and a
limited-slip differential to better handle the added torque and power.
Mercedes-Benz also added anti-lock brakes, leather upholstery, an alarm system,
and an air bag, all of which better suited the car’s $48,000 price tag.
source: http://www.hagerty.com/price-guide/1986-Mercedes~Benz-560SL
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