Exceptional Engineering 1999 Mercedes SL Convertible Engine Impresses

The SL actually has a sports mode on its transmission which makes it noticeably quicker. On the other hand, the S500 has the quad-cam engine (against a twin-cam ... A detailed review and drive of the iconic R129 Mercedes SL500 - in my opinion the best Mercedes SL ever. What makes it so special? Convertible. VEHICLE CLASS: MODEL: SL 500. SERIES: ENGINE: 5.0L V-8 , 302HP. FUEL TYPE: Gasoline. CYLINDERS: 8 Cyl. RESTRAINT SYSTEM: Front Impact Airbag Driver ... 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Overview ; Convertible. Body Type ; 5.0L NA V8 single overhead cam (SOHC) 24V. Engine ; 14 City / 21 Hwy. MPG ; 2. Doors ... ... engine and having another would for me make maintenance easier than two different engines. ... Mercedes-Benz Roadster Forums · R129 SL-Class. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic Full specifications and technical details. Tech Specs · Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class · Body Style: 2 Door Convertible · Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive · EPA Classification: Two Seater · Passenger ... Fuse box & components, 1996-99, me 1.0, 600. Without diesel engine, s600. Cl600. Sl600. Discontinued. Discontinued. 1 This price excludes ... Engine: 5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine-inc: 2 ignition coils/spark plugs per cylinder ; Transmission: Automatic ; Drive Train: Select ; Body Type ... By 1999, the car had a 5 litre, fuel-injected V-8 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission along with traction control which together gave the car a 0-60 ...