1998 Mercedes SL Convertible Unleash the Fury with an Engine that Commands Respect

The SL-Class has set the benchmark for what a premium roadster should be with its continued strive for excellence in performance, technology, safety, and style. The engine range was overhauled. All engines bar the entry-level 300SL got 4-valve and intake variable valve timing technology. As a result, power and ... Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 roadster. To many, 1998 was the pinnacle for the R129 as it was the last year of the four-cam ... This SL500, propelled by the most powerful variant of the M119 5.0 litre V8, developing 322 bhp and mated to a 5-speed auto, is the most sought after engine ... The SL 60 AMG was the most numerous of these rare cars. Sold from 1993 to 1998, it used a 6.0 litres (5,956 cc) V8 engine producing 375 hp (380 PS; 280 kW) at ... 5.0L EFI V-8 engine · Automatic transmission · Black exterior · Removable factory hardtop · Glass rear window · Beige interior · Air conditioning ... Mercedes Benz SL (R129) 280 Specs ; Engine type - Number of cylinders : V 6 ; Engine Code : 112.923 ; Fuel type : Petrol ; Fuel System : MPI - Bosch Motronic ME2.0. Engine Name. 5L V8. Trim. SL500 Roadster. Horsepower. 315@5600. Body Style. Convertible. Fuel. Premium Unleaded. Transmission. N/A. Class. N/A. Standard MPG. 16 ... From launch the Mercedes-Benz R129 was offered with two six-cylinder engine choices, the M103 that powered the R107 SL and the new 24 valve M104 ... MERCEDES BENZ SL (R129) 280 V6 5MT RWD (204 HP) ; Top Speed: 144 mph (232 km/h) ; Front: Ventilated Discs ; Tire Size: 225/55 R16Z ; Length: 176 in (4470 mm) ; Width ...