Mercedes basic restoration specialist Mechatronik has restored a uncommon Mercedes SL 73 AMG that has been parked for 17 years.
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Situated within the coronary heart of Germany close to Stuttgart, Mechatronik, based in 1997, has grow to be identified for the technical conversion of Mercedes fashions from the W111 (a collection of Mercedes fashions produced between 1959 and 1971 in limousine, coupe, and cabrio variations) and W113 (Mercedes SL produced between 1963 and 1971) collection. Mechatronik is totally restoring them and equipping them with extra trendy engines: 4.3 liter/279 PS and 5.0 liter/306 PS V8 for the M-SL (trendy model of the W113) and 5.0 liter/306 PS and 5.4 liter/354 PS for the M-Coupe and M-Cabrio (trendy variations of the W111).
On the identical time, Mechatronik can also be concerned in the restoration of basic Mercedes fashions from the 300 SL to the CLK GTR and CLK DTM AMG. Mechatronik’s specialists have lately restored a uncommon mannequin, a Mercedes SL 73 AMG, of which solely 85 examples had been constructed between 1997 and 2001.
The story of the restoration of this Mercedes SL 73 AMG was reported by www.classicdriver.com. This mannequin was despatched for conversion in an SL 73 on 28 July 1999, and the operation was accomplished on 11 August, when the automotive was homologated and transferred to its first proprietor, Wolfgang Lanzerdorfer, along with his title inscribed on the gearshift and door sills. The transformed instance was painted amber-red metallic, and the inside was upholstered in pink and black Designo leather-based with red-painted carbon fiber inserts. In 2005, the automotive was bought at public sale and later was used just one yr earlier than was parked for a few years. The present proprietor contacted Mechatronik for a restoration, however after studying its historical past, Mechatronik determined to purchase it for his or her assortment.
The Mercedes SL 73 AMG was derived from the SL 600 with an AMG package deal, and the conversion operation value DM 99,180, leading to a complete value of over DM 350,000. The 7.3-litre model of the M120 V12 engine was derived from the 6-litre and was additionally fitted to the Pagani Zonda S hypercar. With a displacement of seven,291 cc, the engine develops 525 PS/5,500 rpm and a most torque of 750 Nm/4,000 rpm.
Mechatronik carried out an entire engine overhaul, taking an in depth have a look at the engine. Ignition coils and injectors had been cleaned and spark plugs, gasoline pumps, and filters had been changed. The drive practice was inspected and new Michelin Pilot Sport 5S tires had been fitted. The restored mannequin will not be on the market, however Mechatronik has a number of basic Mercedes fashions on its web site in good situation, in addition to supercars from different makes.
