What kind of engine does a Mercedes 300SL have?
For those less concerned with outright speed, the 300SL (renamed SL320 for 1994) employs the legendary 24-valve M104 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder, a roughly 230-horsepower jewel known for requiring the occasional head gasket replacement and little else.
What kind of car is a Mercedes SL?
Code-named R129, the fourth-generation Mercedes SL-Class roadster is one of today’s most undervalued used cars. Unlike earlier SL models, the R129 2-seater features modern technology and performance, yet it also harks back to the pre- Chrysler days of uncompromising Mercedes quality.
What kind of engine did Mercedes Benz have in 1990?
But the headline-grabber when the 1990 R129 debuted was the 500SL (renamed SL500 for 1994). Reviewers couldn’t get enough of its 32-valve M119 5.0-liter V8, which pumped out a then-epic 322 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque.
How much does a Mercedes 300 SL cost?
The basic range of Mercedes SL offerings in the UK comprises an SOHC 6-cylinder 300SL of 190 bhp at a sniff under £50,000 (49,960); the 300 SL-24v tested here at £54,460 and the 32-valve V8 of 326 bhp at a list £70,090.
What kind of speed does the Mercedes 300 SL-24 have?
Truly the 1989 debutante 300 SL-24 should be renamed 300 TLS, or “Touring Luxury Sport,” as comfortable speed is its apparent priority. To exceed 150mph, a 1991-2 Mercedes SL customer must opt for the V8.
When was the first Mercedes Benz SL made?
That gullwing competitor and its 1954 production descendant eventually led to an appraisal of the commercial worth of selling a luxury sports car under the SL badge, a process which has been incredibly profitable even by Benz standards.
What’s the top speed of a 1991 Mercedes SL?
To exceed 150mph, a 1991-2 Mercedes SL customer must opt for the V8. Demand does seem slightly higher for these eight cylinder variants. A major London-based dealer dispelled all those “wait for two years, and may be you’ll to on the waiting list,” warnings.