Behind the Scenes The Making of the 1998 Mercedes SL Convertible Engine

Under the hood, the automaker installed gasoline engines only, starting with a 3.5-liter, naturally-aspirated V6. The other two versions ... ... SL roadster. Even after more than two decades, the R129's balanced ... After research I find that my engine was built with plastic lubrication ... The SL 60 AMG was the most numerous of these rare cars. Sold from 1993 to 1998, it used a 6.0-litre V8 (5956 cc) engine producing 381 PS (280 kW; 376 hp) at ... ... SL 24 . But it was the 322 hp (240 kW) 500 SL (with a 5.0 L V8 engine) which made the most headlines. The specification was high, with ... Technical specifications for the 1993-1998 facelift Mercedes SL 500 (R129) 2 door roadster. Find & compare performance, practicality, ... 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class pricing starts at $7,141 for the SL-Class SL 500 Roadster 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $81,495 when new. The range-topping 1998 ... The SL 350 is powered by a newly developed, extremely high-revving sports engine boasting an impressive output of 232 kW/316 hp yet returns a fuel consumption ... 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 ... The engine is the same M119 DOHC 32 valve VVT plant with a teeny bit less torque (332 vs. 345 foot-pounds) and a teeny bit more horsepower (322 vs. 315 HP) than ... 1998 Mercedes Benz R129 SL 500 OEM Torque Convertor, Transmission, Engine ... He has me as a forever customer. Mercedes Benz R129 SL 320 500 600 Cream Convertible ...