The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 1963. It's at the forefront of the W113 series, which is an important model for the German marque. Apart from replacing two models in the range, the 300 SL Roadster and the 190 SL, the W113 was a milestone for Mercedes-Benz in terms of safety.
The 230 SL's frame floor system was derived from the Mercedes sedans of the W111 series, shortened and reinforced to fit the sports car. In addition, it was the first sports car to incorporate the principle of a stable passenger cell with front and rear crumple zones, a safety body that was first introduced in the "Fintail" sedan.
