Experience Pure Driving Bliss 1998 Mercedes SL Convertible Engine Enhancement

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 ... 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Overview ; Convertible. Body Type ; 5.0L NA V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32V. Engine ; 14 City / 21 Hwy. MPG ; 2. Doors ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... ... Convertible Engine: 8 Cyl 5.0 L Transmission: Automatic. Description: Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 with Rear-Wheel Drive ... Base engine size, 5.0 L ; Cylinders, V8 ; Base engine type, Gas ; Transmission, 5-speed automatic ; Length, 177.1 in. I drove an SL equipped with a 5.0-liter V8 engine and the optional Sport package of 18-inch wheels and more aggressive front and rear spoilers designed by AMA, ... From 6/98 until 7/01 (the last production month) the car was fitted with the 3-valve per cylinder V8 (still used in the S163 M-Class, W209 CLK, ...