The SLR version of the 280SL has the much cleaner European look with no side markers, bumperettes, or antenna. It also has an extremely rare 3.5 coupe 4-speed manual transmission, manual steering, European halogen headlights, 15 x 7 alloy wheels, and radio delete dash plate. With its 10:1 compression ratio, ported and polished heads, extrusion honed manifolds, and 6.3 exhaust this is an exciting car to drive even by today’s standards. In 1969 it would have been in a class all by itself. What a shame Mercedes decided not to produce in at least a limited edition of this car!

• No power steering
• 3.5 coupe 11-inch vented 4-wheel power disc brakes
• No radio
• No bumperettes, side marker lights, antenna, etc.
• 10:1 compression ratio, ported & polished heads, extrusion honed manifolds, 6.3 diameter stainless steel exhaust system
• European halogen headlights
• Larger factory Mercedes front sway bar
• 15 x 7 inch light alloy wheels
• Weighs just 2,950 lbs – 750 lbs lighter than the 111 3.5 coupe donor car