Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R129)

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler-Benz (1988–1998); DaimlerChrysler (1998–2001);
Production	May 1988–2001; 213,089 built;
Assembly	Germany: Bremen; South Africa: East London, South Africa (Mercedes-Benz South Africa);
Designer	Bruno Sacco (1985, 1986); Johann Tomforde (1984);
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car / Grand tourer
Body style	2-seater convertible
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.8 L M104 I6; 2.8 L M112 V6; 3.0 L M103 I6; 3.0-3.2 L M104 I6; 3.2 L M112 V6; 5.0 L M119 V8; 5.0 L M113 V8; 5.4 L M113 AMG V8; 6.0 L M119 AMG V8; 6.0 L M120 V12; 7.1-7.3 L M120 AMG V12;
Transmission	5-speed manual; 4-speed 4G-Tronic automatic; 5-speed 4G-Tronic 722.5 automatic; 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	99.0 in (2,515 mm)
Length	1997–2001: 177.1 in (4,498 mm); 1989–1996: 176.0 in (4,470 mm); 1992–96 V12: 178.0 in (4,521 mm);
Width	71.3 in (1,811 mm)
Height	1992–2001: 51.3 in (1,303 mm); 1989–1991: 50.7 in (1,288 mm);
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz R107
Successor	Mercedes-Benz R230

The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1988 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.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)

Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler-Benz (1988–1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998–2001)
Production	May 1988–2001 213,089 built
Assembly	Germany: Bremen South Africa: East London, South Africa (Mercedes-Benz South Africa)
Designer	Bruno Sacco (1985, 1986) Johann Tomforde (1984)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car / Grand tourer
Body style	2-seater convertible
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.8 L M104 I6 2.8 L M112 V6 3.0 L M103 I6 3.0-3.2 L M104 I6 3.2 L M112 V6 5.0 L M119 V8 5.0 L M113 V8 5.4 L M113 AMG V8 6.0 L M119 AMG V8 6.0 L M120 V12 7.1-7.3 L M120 AMG V12
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed 4G-Tronic automatic 5-speed 4G-Tronic 722.5 automatic 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	99.0 in (2,515 mm)
Length	1997–2001: 177.1 in (4,498 mm) 1989–1996: 176.0 in (4,470 mm) 1992–96 V12: 178.0 in (4,521 mm)
Width	71.3 in (1,811 mm)
Height	1992–2001: 51.3 in (1,303 mm) 1989–1991: 50.7 in (1,288 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz R107
Successor	Mercedes-Benz R230