When did the Mercedes Benz 500SL become SL500?
Because of media pressure, the 500SL had to be returned to Mercedes Benz in 1992. For the 1994 model year, R129 SLs were re-badged. The Mercedes Benz 500SL became known as the SL500. Mercedes Benz veered away from its naming convention and instead started placing class letters before numbers, breaking its tradition of 40 years.
Where can I find Mercedes SL 500 workshop manual?
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Is the Mercedes 500SL a grand tourer?
Fun Facts about the Mercedes Benz 500SL The Mercedes Benz 500SL belongs to the Mercedes Benz SL class, a grand tourer that was manufactured by Mercedes since 1954.
Why does my Mercedes 500SL lose brake power?
Consumers have noticed that the Mercedes Benz 500SL has a tendency to lose sufficient brake power. This happens when the preformed vacuum hose gets misrouted and the check valve in the vacuum hose gets damaged during the removal and installation of the air filter housing.
What was the problem with the ASR on my 1992 500SL?
I started having a problem with the ASR system on a 1992 500SL. I was driving on the highway when the ASR sensor light came on and the car defaulted to a “limp home mode”: The engine output power was reduced and I was able to make almost home; after stopping at a red light the battery light came on and the car completely stalled.
When did the SL500 body style come out?
This R129 body style SL500 was made from 1990 through 2002. It was called the 500 SL from 1990 – 1993. They all have just about the same suspension regardless of year or package. The “sport” packages are just trim and tires, not suspension, engine or drivetrain.
This R129 body style SL500 was made from 1990 through 2002. It was called the 500 SL from 1990 – 1993. They all have just about the same suspension regardless of year or package. The “sport” packages are just trim and tires, not suspension, engine or drivetrain.
I started having a problem with the ASR system on a 1992 500SL. I was driving on the highway when the ASR sensor light came on and the car defaulted to a “limp home mode”: The engine output power was reduced and I was able to make almost home; after stopping at a red light the battery light came on and the car completely stalled.
When did the Mercedes SL500 R129 go away?
They used a little less fuel than the first four speed automatic SL500s. By 1996 the new 5 speed transmission increased the fuel economy of the V8 SL500 to within 1 or 2 MPG of the SL320, thus the SL320s went away in 1998. Today you can get a beater early 1990’s 300SL for about $10,000.
What kind of car is a Mercedes 500SL?
MERCEDES S-CLASS 96-99 140 Type; S420 MERCEDES S-CLASS 96-02 129 Type; SL600 MERCEDES S-CLASS 96-99 140 Type; S600 MERCEDES E-CLASS 97 210 Type; E420 MERCEDES S-CLASS 96-99 140 Type; S500 MERCEDES S-CLASS 96-98 129 Type; SL500 MERCEDES CL-CLASS 98-99 140 Type; CL600 MERCEDES CL-CLASS 98-99 140 Type; CL500