The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL was the worlds first sports car with a sturdy passenger cell and crumple zones. Its outstanding feature is the extremely sturdy, concave shape of the removable hardtop. Popularly, the 230 SL was soon referred to only as the Pagoda – its hardtop reminded people of the roof shape of the Asian temples of the same name.

• Cylinders 6
• Displacement 141 cu in
• Output 150 hp (110 kW)
• at engine speed 5500/min
• Top speed 124 mph
• Production period 1963-1967
• Units produced 19831