1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda w113 the best SL all time скачать в хорошем качестве

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda w113 the best SL all time

The launch of the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 caused quite a sensation: nine years after the introduction of the 300 SL (W 198) and 190 SL (W 121) sports cars in 1954, Mercedes-Benz presented the motoring world with a single successor to both these extremely successful early SL models. Known internally as the W 113, the two-seater Roadster was characterized by its exceptional comfort, excellent performance, and exemplary handling safety. The team under Chief Designer Friedrich Geiger had produced a vehicle with a distinctly contemporary flair, which also set a new benchmark in terms of handling safety. The characteristic inward curvature of the removable Coupé roof improved the vehicle’s passive safety still further: the concave shape improved stability, while at the same time keeping the weight low. The curve of the Coupé roof, designed by Paul Bracq, was somehow reminiscent of the sweep of an oriental temple roof, so the W 113 model series soon acquired the nickname “ Pagoda”. #w113 #pagoda #mercedessl #oldbenz source: Mercedes-Benz Classic ALL TIME STARS