With 240 hp and more than 400 nm of torque, this is the most powerful r107 mercedes. I know it wont be easy and i understand the importance of making sure the conversion was done properly, but i am allergic to automatic transmissions and thats that. August 3rd, 2016, gearboxes, mercedesbenz, 6 comments w210, w211 the sixspeed 716 series gearbox came first in the 210 chassis as far as i know, and the can be found in different versions in. Buy transmission mercedesbenz sl convertible r107 at. Om617 w123 5 speed manual transmission conversion old thread but is the only one i found that have some information regarding the subject i want to ask. Wdbba48d3ha074005 produced from 19861989 and built on the r107 chassis, the 560sl class of cars presented the most powerful sl of the decade. After four decades, the r107 sl is still a fashionable and popular vehicle, so. The 1971 r107 mercedesbenz sl took off where its r1 predecessor left off it offered a range of engines, and came with both soft and hard tops. Mercedes benz sl 107 5 speed manual gear selector bush 2109920010. The european markets got a slightly smaller top model. Mercedesbenz sl r107 cable, manual transmission cable. I want to do the opposite of the tittle of this thread, i have an w115 240d 3.
Always found the 107 series mercedes benz convertibles to be vastly overrated and having owned one i have developed a genuine hatred for. The mercedes benz r129 model slclass was a vehicle line manufactured from 19882001. Mercedesbenz 107 280slc 45 speed to six speed manual gearbox. Pdf documents, maintenance and repair mercedes benz. I know, it sounds crazy a manual transmission in a mercedes in the u. Automatic transmission parts for 1974 mercedesbenz 450sl.
Is mercedes benz sl r107 350 sl all wheel drive awd. Mercedes r129 300sl manual transmisson how many did they. What models of mercedes benz come with manual transmission. The mercedes benz sl r107 350 sl top speed is 210 kmh 1 mph. Mercedes benz 107 series r107 c107 workshop manuals 19721989 sl slc resource, 280 280sl 280slc 300 300sl 350 350sl 350slc 380 380sl 380slc 420 420sl 450 450sl 450slc 500 500sl 500slc 560 560sl. What is the top speed of a mercedes benz sl r107 350 sl. Heres my r107 1979, in silver with blue leather, manual gearbox on a 350 v8, interesting history even a tv appearance and only 55k miles now thats a lovely car. I want the manual transmission version, which my research here tells me is a gray market euro import. Mercedesbenz r107 500sl gearbox module refurbished 00254542. Yes, if you have all the necessary parts from a 280sl 5speed, or if you plan to fabricate then, then yes, the parts can be swapped in place of an automatic transmission on a 280sl r107. Mercedes benz werkstatthandbuch pkwtypen ab 1968 baureihe 1081.
Weighty would be another, but part of that comes of as a result of its bombproof six and. Oe remanufactured mercedes 5speed manual transmission. With 227 hp this car is less quick than its displacement suggests. There are a lot of 5speed manual gearboxes out there, but from the picture, it appears you have a 717.
Mercedes benz sl r107 350 sl technical specs, dimensions. This next car is offered by the seller as a project but it is much nicer than 99% of the projects offered for sale. Today, in many cases, is difficult to find or purchase the paper version of the owners manual for mercedes benz 420 sl w107 series was. With the new sl, mercedesbenz went out on a limb and offered not only a six. Either original getrag 4speed which our manual cars. Today, in many cases, is difficult to find or purchase the paper version of the owners manual for mercedes benz 300 sl w107 series was originally issued to each vehicle user of the trademark. Mercedes benz 107 280slc 45 speed to six speed manual gearbox. Mercedesbenz 107 300sl m103 automatic to six speed manual gearbox. Mercedesbenz r107 technical articles 450sl 19721986 replacing the steering gearbox pelican technical article. The r107 had an almost 20 year production run, shaping the sls image in america as a bit of a boulevard cruiser. Mercedes 350 mercedesbenz has sold a number of automobiles with the 350 model name. This mercedes 280 sl 5 speed manual is a rare import model with an amg package. Forget that mercedes sports tag the r107 gained in. Mercedesbenz 560sl classics for sale classics on autotrader.
Models produced prior to 1979 had a manual climate control system, 380sl models produced from 1981. The mercedes benz sl r107 350 sl weighs 1600 kg 3527 lbs. Series 107 280sl 280slc 300sl 350sl 350slc 380sl 380slc 420sl 450sl 450slc 500sl 500slc 560sl. February 16th, 2017, gearboxes, mercedes benz, no comments the 717. Factor in the poor rust resistant qualities of these early 107 chassis cars in. Mercedesbenz slclass r 107 classic cars for sale classic trader. The combination of a manual gearbox and sixcylinder engine make this the most economical of all the r107 range. When mercedes transitioned from the w1 model to the new r107 they left us customers without the option of a manual gearbox. Mercedes benz 450 sl series 107 19711980 roadster r107 workshop manuals and specifications,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980. The 380 sl is a r107, therefore, the transmission will fit. The 1980 and earlier ironblock style v8 cars were much easier to mate to a mb manual trans from a 350sl or 350slc, or w116 350sel or even the ultra rare manual w109 300sel 4. Mercedesbenz r107 300 sl 1989 for sale car and classic. Looking for the next collectible sl mercedesheritage.
Transmission for mercedesbenz sl convertible r107 online shop for top car parts. Mercedes 107 pdf service and repair documents mb107. Initially the 350sl could still be ordered with a fourspeed manual gearbox, but soon the much more popular automatic transmission became. The car spent time in atlanta and the san francisco bay area before. Mercedes benz automatic gear selector bush 1159920310. Initially the 350sl could still be ordered with a fourspeed manual gearbox, but. Both automatic and manual transmissions were available.
Were eternally on the lookout for any v8 107 chassis with a manual gearbox, sl or slc. Transmission for mercedesbenz slclass 19721989 r107 c107. Mercedesbenz r107 steering gearbox replacement 1972. Buyers guide mercedesbenz c107 slc drivemy blogs drive. Mercedes sl 380 the mercedes 380 sl was a small practical roadster with a fine style. You want to buy a mercedesbenz slclass r 107 as a classic car. The 107 chassis was also an incredibly longlived member of the mercedesbenz family, remaining in production until 1989.
Mercedesbenz 280sl classics for sale classics on autotrader. If you are thinking of changing from an automagic to a manual, then you will have to make a few adjustments. Its not often that we find manual cars, though they are enjoyable to drive and offer a. This 1986 mercedesbenz 500sl is a europeanmarket example powered by a 5. They have been waiting 2 years, and 1 year separately, and thought id dissemble them to both see the difference between the 717. Mercedes benz 280 sl series 107 19741985 roadster r107 workshop manuals and specifications,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984. Are you trying to install an earlier or later transmission to an older m116. S there sure werent very many in the 1980s and even fewer in the 1990s. The early 1971 350sl are very rare and were available with an optional 4 speed fluid coupling automatic gearbox.
Over here in germany most mercedes cars are available with manual transmission. The mercedesbenz r107 and c107 are sports cars which were produced by mercedesbenz. Good driver condition mercedes 107 chassis manual transmission lever and shift knob it came out of a 450slc manual transmission should fit all early 107 with manual tranny gearbox 4 or 5 speed shipping. The 6 cylinder engine and manual gearbox in the 300 sl added some lightness, just like colin chapman would have. This unit is designed to fit 107 280slc models and engines with prefix code m110. The r107 and c107 took the chassis components of the midsize mercedesbenz w114 model and mated them initially to the m116 and m117 v8 engines used in the w108, w109 and w111 series. Hello, starting today im seriously looking for a r107. Mercedes benz r107 500sl gearbox module refurbished 00254542. After a year the type designation was also changed to 450sl. Hey guys, try to think about the world as world, not only as united states of a. Some sls were offered with a manual gearbox, but youll find it much easier to sell on.
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