Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on April 22, 2004, 12:51:01

Title: 280sl 8
Post by: n/a on April 22, 2004, 12:51:01

hi
does anyone know what the 8 means after 280 sl?
thanks

a tout alors

Title: Re: 280sl 8
Post by: Cees Klumper on April 22, 2004, 15:22:27

I recall reading somewhere that this was to identify a certain series of Mercedes cars broader than just the Pagoda - I don't think it was applied to all of the 280 SL's (and to none of the 230 and 250-ies) but I could be wrong. There is a whole series of sedans, coupes etc. that is identified as the "stroke 8" or "/8" or "Strich Acht" (in German).

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

Title: Re: 280sl 8
Post by: Douglas on April 22, 2004, 15:46:53

I think the 8 refers to 1968. That was the launching of a new line of Mercedes. In the case of the W 113, it doesn't totally make sense, but as I understand it, it's somewhat marketing-driven.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #018260

Title: Re: 280sl 8
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on April 22, 2004, 17:19:58

/8 referrs to the new line of Mercedes-Benz automobiles including the W123 series sedans that replaced the fin tail sedans of the early 1950 to 1960.

Bob Geco

Title: Re: 280sl 8
Post by: Jonny B on April 22, 2004, 18:15:10

The fall 2003 issue of Mercedes Benz classic had a cover stover on the stroke 8 cars if you are interested in pursuing further.

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto