Year

Model

HP (net)

1972

350SL 4.5

195

107 introduced to U.S.

4.5-liter, Iron-block V8 117.982. Bosch electronic fuel injection.

3-speed automatic

Power-assisted steering, air conditioning, hard and soft-tops were standard.

Chassis: 107.044

1973

450SL

"

Rebadged to 450SL

1974

190

Addition of 5-mph bumper

1975

"

180

Addition of catalytic converters (in engine compartment).

1976

"

"

117.985

Addition of cruise control, transistorized ignition, hydraulic valve adjusters

Switch to Bosch Jetronic (CIS) fuel injection. K-Jetronic

1977

"

"

Catalytic convertors moved downstream. Catalytic converters moved back beneath the floor

Climate-control system introduced (Type 1)

Battery moved to trunk

1980

"

160

3-way catalytic converter introduced, final drive ratio reduced

1981

380SL

155

380SL introduced. Chassis: 107.045

116 3.8 liter  all-alloy V-8 116.960 V8

4-speed automatic.

Electric window lifts are standard.

The hood was made of aluminum and an "economy" dial was added.

1982

"

"

Type II auto climate control

1983

"

"

116.962

Recalibrated engine and transmission for improved performance and fuel economy.

1984

"

"

Switch from single-row to twin-row timing chain.

1985

"

"

ABS became standard; driver-side airbag was optional.

1986

560SL

227

Chassis: 107.048

- 5.6-litter, all-alloy V-8 (117.967) and 4-speed transmission into U.S. market.

Limited-slip differential, front air dam, leather upholstery, anti-theft alarm are standard.

new-style 7x15in alloy wheels.

1988

"

"

1989

Last year of 107 production.