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Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Automatic

Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Automatic

The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 until 2001. The R129 replaced the R107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the R230 SL-Class in 2002 for the 2003 model year.

The R129 was offered as a two-door roadster with an automated (electro-hydraulic), fabric convertible roof; colour-matched, automated tonneau cover; and a manually detachable hardtop that could be fitted over the stored fabric convertible roof and tonneau. It was available with a variety of powertrains across its twelve-year production, including a V12 option used in the SL600.

General Data

Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Sub Model
500 Automatic
Model Code
R129
Production Year(s)
1993 - 1995
Country of origin
Germany

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Roadster
Doors
2
Number of seats
2
Length CM
447
Length in
175.98
Width CM
181.2
Width in
71.34
Height CM
130.3
Height in
51.30
Wheelbase CM
251.5
Wheelbase in
99.02

Engine

Engine Type
V
Cylinders
8
Engine Displacement (cc)
4973
Engine Displacement (cui)
303
Engine (l)
5.0
Engine HP
316
Engine PS
320
Engine KW
235
@RPM
5600
Engine Max Torque (NM)
470
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
347
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
47.93
Engine Max Torque RPM
3900
Fueltype
Gasoline

Transmission

Transmission Type
Automatic
Number of gears
4

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
80

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
250
Top Speed MP/H
155
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
6.5

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disk
Rear Brakes
Disk
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Coil Springs
Standard Tire Size
245/45/R17W

Emission & Environment

Emission Standard
Euro 1

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