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The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 Roadster
The Mercedes Benz R129 model SL-Class was a vehicle line manufactured from 1988–2001. The R129 SL is a roadster style automobile that replaced the Mercedes R107, C107 line in 1989. The R129 was later replaced by the R230 SL-Class in 2002 for the 2003 model year.
The R129 was produced as a two-seat two-door roadster, with an automated (electro-hydraulic), collapsible textile roof, that included th a shell-like, color-matched, tonneau cover. The R129 models came standard with an aluminum manually fitted and detachable hardtop.
R129 models included: 300SL, 300SL-24, SL280, SL320, SL320 V6, 500SL, SL 500, 600SL, SL 600, SL60 AMG
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Market Production – Index of Series R129 Mercedes Benz Vehicles | ||||
R129 Roadsters | ||||
Model | Years Built | Chassis | Engine | Produced |
300SL | 1988-93 | 129.060 | 103-984 | 12,020 |
300SL-24 | 1988-93 | 129.061 | 104.981 | 26,898 |
SL280 | 1993-98 | 129.058 | 104.943 | 10,319 |
SL320 | 1993-98 | 129.063 | 104.991 | 32,223 |
SL320 V6 | 1997-01 | 129.064 | 112.943 | 7,070 |
500SL | 1989-93 | 129.066 | 119.969 | 70,344 |
500SL SL 500 | 1992-98 | 129.067 | 119.972 | w/above |
SL500 | 1991-01 | 129.068 | 113-961 | 23,704 |
600SL SL 600 | 1975-79 | 129.076 | 120.981/983 | 11,089 |
SL60 AMG | 1993 | 129. | M119 E60 AMG |
Designations Example (500SL) for years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Designation Example (SL 500) for years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
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Mercedes R129 Chronology of Changes
1994 models...
Were the first to have the new designation. For example, 500 SL is now SL 500.
1996+ models upgrades...
- V8 and V12 upgraded to 5 speed electronic transmission; previous transmission was hydraulic 4-speed
- Bumper and side panels are now body color
- Grill now only has 6 slats instead of 7
- Front fender vents updated; only 2 rounded slots, rather than 3 squared slots
- Panoramic roof is now an option
- Xenon HID headlamps standard on SL600, optional on SL500
- Clear front turn signal indicators
- Addition of side airbags
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1997+ models upgrades...
- A new front-seat occupant-detection sensor could deactivate the right-side airbag when it determined that the passenger seat held less than 26 pounds
- 'Sport' package became an option
- Automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers standard
- Three-way programmable garage door opener 'HomeLink' transmitters built into the rear-view mirror
- Replaced the earlier climate control panel with one with a much larger LCD
- Remote control uses dual infrared (IR) and radio (RF) control
1999+ models upgrades...
- V8 engine switch from M119 to M113
- Body color door handles
- Side mirrors in the SLK style
- Soft Nappa leather seats replace the perforated leather seats
- Tail lights with curved faces replacing the classic square stepped lights
- New engine vanity cover
- Instrument cluster now has chrome rings around each gauge
- Fiber-Optic digital audio links to the CD player instead of analog copper
- 17-inch wheels standard: Wheels are now 8.25 x 17' with 245/45ZR17 tires. Sport package is 8' (front) or 9' (rear) x 18' with 245/40 (f) and 275/35 (r) tires.
Mercedes Benz R129 Production
Model | Motor | Cylinders / Valves | Performance | Chassis | Production | # Made |
SL 280 | M104 E28 | I6 / 24 | 193 hp | 129.058 | 7/1993 - 6/1998 | 10,319 |
SL 280 | M112 E28 | V6 / 18 | 204 hp | 129.059 | 6/1998 - 6/2001 | 1,704 |
300 SL | M103 E30 | I6 / 12 | 190 hp | 129.060 | 3/1989 – 6/1993 | 12,020 |
300 SL-24 | M104 E30/2 | I6 / 24 | 231 hp | 129.061 | 3/1989 - 6/1993 | 26,984 |
SL 320 | M104 E32 | I6 / 24 | 231 hp | 129.063 | 6/1993 – 6/1998 | 32,223 |
SL 320 | M112 E32 | V6 / 18 | 224 hp | 129.064 | 6/1998 – 7/2001 | 7,070 |
500 SL SL 500 | M119 E50 | V8 / 32 | 326 hp | 129.066 | 3/1989 – 6/1998 | 79,827 |
SL 500 | M113 E50 | V8 / 24 | 306 hp | 129.068 | 6/1998 - 7/2001 | 23,704 |
600 SL SL 600 | M120 E60 | V12 / 48 | 394 hp | 129.076 | 7/1992 – 5/2001 | 11,089 |
Total | 204,940 |
Mercedes R129 AMG Production
Model | Motor | Cylinders / Valves | Performance | Chassis | Production | # Made |
SL 55 AMG | M113 E55 | V8 / 24 | 354 hp | 129.068 | 5/1999 - 7/2001 | 65 |
SL 60 AMG | M119 E60 | V8 / 32 | 381 hp | 129.067 | 9/1993 - 12/1995 | 164 |
SL 60 AMG | M119 E60 | V8 / 32 | 381 hp | 129.067 | 4/1996 - 5/1998 | 469 |
SL 70 AMG | M120 E70 | V12 / 48 | 496 hp | 129.076 | 1997 – 2000 | 150 |
SL 73 AMG | M297 E73 | V12 / 48 | 525 hp | 129.076 | 4/1999 - 5/2001 | 42 |
Total | 890 |
Transmission Details
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- 300SL/300SL-24/SL280: 5-speed manual gearbox, 4-speed automatic optional
- 300SL-24/SL280: 5-speed automatic optional from 1989
- SL320: 5-speed automatic standard
For the V6 engines
- SL280: 5-speed manual gearbox, 5-speed automatic optional
- SL320: 5-speed automatic standard
For the V8 / V12 engines
- 4-speed automatic standard, 5-speed automatic standard from 1996.
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