Engineering Excellence The 1998 Mercedes SL Convertible's Engine Sets the Benchmark

At launch in 1989, the R129 SL was available in 300SL, 300SL-24 or Mercedes 500SL variants, representing two six-cylinder engines (M103 12 valve ... Car type, Convertible ; Curb weight, 1755-1795 kg (3869-3957 lbs) ; Introduced, 1998 ; Origin country, Germany ; Gas mileage, 18.2-9.4 l/100 km (13-25 mpg US / 16- ... 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 ... The car in question was a R129 Mercedes-Benz 500SL, a sharp, angular mid-'90s convertible luxury sports car. ... engine management system. Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Specs ; Power per litre, 61.6 Hp/l ; Torque, 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm. 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 car is amazingly well-optioned with the rare Panorama detachable hard top in body-matching Black Opal—the electric convertible top is black and in superb ... ... Convertible Engine: 8 Cyl 5.0 L Transmission: Automatic. Description: Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 with Rear-Wheel Drive ... Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is a 1998 Convertible model with 5 speed automatic. · GENERAL · DRIVE · PERFORMANCE · FUEL ENGINE · CONSUMPTION (NEDC) · CONSUMPTION (WLTP). 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.