When did the Mercedes SL500 convertible come out?
Introduced in 1971, Mercedes made the new R107 SL for 20 years. The R107 was designed to meet many future years of crash safety regulations, was built like a tank and weighed a ton, actually, 1 – 3/4 tons. It was the strongest convertible ever made, before the even stronger R129 SL of the 1990s.
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.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes SL500?
Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Mercedes Benz SL500 Model Year Number of Problems 2009 SL500 2 2006 SL500 15 2005 SL500 19 2004 SL500 57
When did Mercedes Benz stop making the 300 SL?
For the original 1954–1963 300 SL (W198 model range), see Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 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.
Is there a 1992 Mercedes Benz 500 SL?
Yes | No 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Specs & Features Based on lowest-priced style. Safety information is currently not available for this vehicle. Please check back in the future.
How much horsepower does a Mercedes Benz 500 SL have?
Specifications listing with the outside and inside dimensions, fuel economy, top speed, performance factory data and ProfessCars™ estimation: this Mercedes-Benz would accelerate 0-60 mph in 6 sec, 0-100 km/h in 6.3 sec, 0-200 km/h in 25.7 sec and quarter mile time is 14.4 sec. How much horsepower ? What engine size ? What dimensions ?
What was the Mercedes Benz SL in 1990?
The R129-generation Mercedes-Benz SL debuted for the 1990 model year to tremendous pent-up demand. Its predecessor, the R107, had languished in production for 18 long years, and the new model was a quantum leap in design, engineering, safety, and performance.
How did the Mercedes SL500 get its name?
The SL name started as the 300SL (W198) in 1954. It was based on the 300SL race car which had gull wing doors to satisfy the race requirements to have functional doors. Since it had a tubular frame the doors had to open up, instead of out. It had a straight six.