What kind of engine does a Mercedes SL have?
The future Mercedes SL has already given up the V12 and the next generation will be developed by AMG and will have at most the 4-liter bi-turbo V8 under the hood. In these conditions, it is hard to believe that Mercedes will keep a V12 engine only for the S-Class sedan, especially since, unlike BMW, the V12 engine is quite old.
What causes a Mercedes SL Class to malfunction?
The wires become exposed, short-circuit and cause the electrical systems to malfunction. The cracking insulation also makes the wires susceptible to corrosion. It’s the heat of the engine that accelerates the process of degradation. Therefore, the cables closest to the engine are the ones affected the most.
Is the Mercedes-Benz V12 engine going away?
It seems that the V12 engine, the symbol of prestige in a car, will disappear in the coming years. Mercedes and BMW will give up the noble V12 configuration. It seems the Mercedes v12 engine will dissapear when the new Mercedes S-Class will be launched in this autumn.
What kind of suspension does Mercedes SL R129 have?
The R129 SL-Class cars came with a removable hardtop roof. Ask the seller if the roof is included. Ideally, put it on the car and see if it fits and latches on correctly. The SL 600 and 600 SL models are equipped with hydro-pneumatic suspension called Adaptive Damping System (ADS).
The future Mercedes SL has already given up the V12 and the next generation will be developed by AMG and will have at most the 4-liter bi-turbo V8 under the hood. In these conditions, it is hard to believe that Mercedes will keep a V12 engine only for the S-Class sedan, especially since, unlike BMW, the V12 engine is quite old.
It seems that the V12 engine, the symbol of prestige in a car, will disappear in the coming years. Mercedes and BMW will give up the noble V12 configuration. It seems the Mercedes v12 engine will dissapear when the new Mercedes S-Class will be launched in this autumn.
The wires become exposed, short-circuit and cause the electrical systems to malfunction. The cracking insulation also makes the wires susceptible to corrosion. It’s the heat of the engine that accelerates the process of degradation. Therefore, the cables closest to the engine are the ones affected the most.
The R129 SL-Class cars came with a removable hardtop roof. Ask the seller if the roof is included. Ideally, put it on the car and see if it fits and latches on correctly. The SL 600 and 600 SL models are equipped with hydro-pneumatic suspension called Adaptive Damping System (ADS).