Engineering Marvel Dissecting the 1998 Mercedes SL Convertible's Engine Innovation

This is the last year with the fantastic M119 engine but with a 5 speed auto, so a very desirable combination. Convertible top hydraulic rams ... Fuel type, Gasoline ; Engine, 5.0L V8 ; Year, 1998 ; Transmission, Automatic ; Vin, WDBFA67F9WF162413 ... Mechanically they are 98% identical cars but the engines are different. The 1998 has the DOHC 4 valve engine in it (315 HP) and the 1999 has a ... Bid for your chance to own this 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 on The MB Market. Finished in Brilliant Emerald Green Metallic (269) over Beige ... 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Specs, Features & Options ; V8, 5.0 Liter ; V12, 6.0 Liter. 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. Exterior · Automatic convertible soft top · Removable wind deflector (1997) · Automatic pop-up rollbar · Halogen headlamps & heated washing system w/wipers · Front ... ... SL roadster. Even after more than two decades, the R129's balanced ... After research I find that my engine was built with plastic lubrication ... 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. This is a rare car that is appreciating in value. She is a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible 40th Anniversary Edition and is one of only 150 RHD versions ...