SL/R231: Book on the SL R231
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12-31-2023, 09:00 AM
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2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
Awesome!!!
12-31-2023, 11:11 AM
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2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, '24 BMW I7 on order...
Well, the idea that the AMG versions of the R231’s were “serious sports cars,” doesn’t make any sense to me. Even that crazy “Black Series” coupe they did a few years back would have its clock cleaned on the track by any number of true sports cars. R231’s are just way too heavy. I think most everyone here would agree that our 231’s are not sports cars, but are one of the finest and most luxurious grand touring cars ever produced. Still, I’m glad someone has written such a book and I will look for it.
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rmorin49 (01-01-2024)
04-26-2024, 02:11 PM
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I bought the book because I heard that this author included data on production numbers. This new edition for the R231 doesn't have any data to speak of. He apologizes for that saying that MB would not supply it this time around.
I've also noticed that MB removed pre-facelift R231 production counts from their archive, at least for the SL65.
I've also noticed that MB removed pre-facelift R231 production counts from their archive, at least for the SL65.
