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The final update for the R107 included new wheels and a redesigned front air dam, among other things. This does make the later cars appear more modern but not fussy. The overall design, even after three decades, is most definitely pleasing with the right amount of 'slab sided' elements, giving the SL a distinct appearance — especially in comparison to the models that followed. It had design cues carried over from other Mercedes cars, but there was enough…
The final update for the R107 included new wheels and a redesigned front air dam, among other things. This does make the later cars appear more modern but not fussy. The overall design, even after three decades, is most definitely pleasing with the right amount of ‘slab sided’ elements, giving the SL a distinct appearance — especially in comparison to the models that followed. It had design cues carried over from other Mercedes cars, but there was enough to set it apart: ribbed tail lights (which would be used in other Mercedes-Benz cars in the future), the moulding/rubbing strip that runs across the body, etc.