Mercedes-Benz R129 SL модельдері (1989-2001)

Roadster which was produced by Mercedes Benz from 1989 until 2001.
the 1988–2001 300 SL (R129 model range)

The Mercedes Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes Benz from 1988 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. The R129 was offered as a two door roadster with an automated (electro hydraulic), fabric convertible roof; colour matched, automated tonneau cover; and a manually detachable hardtop that could be fitted over the stored fabric convertible roof and tonneau. It was available with a variety of powertrains across its twelve year production, including a V12 option used in the SL600.

Designed in 1984, the R129 was based on the shortened floorpan of the Mercedes Benz W124.

ModelChassisEngineFrom YearTo YearSL 280129.058104.94319931998SL 280129.059112.92319982001300 SL129.060103.98419881993300 SL 24129.061104.98119881993SL 320129.063104.99119931998SL 320129.064112.94319982001500 SL129.066119.96019881993500 SL129.067119.97219931995SL 500129.067119.97219951998SL 500129.068113.96119982001600 SL129.076120.98119911993SL 600129.076120.98119932001

Not all engines were offered in North America. The 1990 Mercedes Benz SL base model was the 228 hp 300 SL version (European 300 SL 24) equipped with a five speed manual or five speed automatic transmission, but it was the 322 hp 500 SL (with a 5.0 litre V8 engine) which made the most headlines. For model year 1993, the 600 SL was additionally introduced stateside. leaving just the V8 and V12.

Front suspension Independent damper struts with separate coil springs and gas pressurised shock absorbers, triangular lower control arms with anti dive geometry and stabiliser bar. Rear suspension Independent 5 arm multilink with separate single tube gas pressurised shock absorbers and coil springs, geometry for anti lift, anti squat and alignment control, stabiliser bar. Wheels 8.0Jx16H2 aluminium alloy and regular. Tyres 225/55 ZR 16 steel belted radial. Brakes 2 circuit hydraulic power assisted 4 wheel discs. Antilock Braking System (ABS).

Body construction Monocoque with front and rear crumple zones and removable hardtop. Front suspension Independent damper strut with anti dive geometry and stabiliser bar. Separate shock absorbers and coil springs. Negative offset steering. Rear suspension Independent 5 arm multilink with geometry for anti lift, anti squat and alignment control and stabiliser bar. Separate shock absorbers and coil springs. Steering Recirculating ball with speed sensitive power assist and hydraulic damper. Steering wheel turns (lock to lock) 3.0. Tyres Steel belted radials. Performance 225/55ZR16. Wheels aluminium alloy 8.0Jx16 H2. Brakes 2 circuit hydraulic power assisted 4 wheel disc. Ventilated front, solid rear brake discs. Antilock Braking System (ABS) ABS senses impending wheel lock up under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together (to help maintain stability), as needed, up to 30 times per second to prevent lock up and maintain steering ability.

AMG had already offered an SL version while still independent, the AMG 500 SL 6.0 of 1991. After being taken over by Daimler Benz, there were several AMG SL models available through D B dealers. The SL 60 AMG was the most numerous of these rare cars. Sold from 1993 to 1998, it used a V8 engine producing at 5,500 rpm. AMG claimed a 0– speed of 5.4 seconds. Its top speed was limited to
Extremely rare was the SL 72 AMG, with a engine, sold through Mercedes AMG in 1995, and offering the most powerful V12 engine ever put into an SL up to that time with Only 35 cars were made. After a brief hiatus, the SL 73 AMG was offered with the new M120 engine from 1997 to 2001, with a bore x stroke of DOHC 4 valves per cylinder, fuel fed by naturally aspirated Bosch HFM fuel injection and a compression ratio of 10.5:1, producing which was later used also by Pagani in the Zonda, enabling the SL 73 to set off from 0 to in no longer than 4.5 seconds, while achieving a top speed of above Only 50 cars were made. Also very rare is the SL 70 AMG which was powered by a V12 engine developing at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of at 3,900 rpm. It was a bored out version of M120 6.0 V12 and with a longer stroke. Produced between 1996 and 1997 in 150 units. The SL 55 AMG was sold in the R129 body style from 1998 to 2001 in limited numbers (5.4L V8,

Only about 300 (without the SL 60) cars in the SL class were customised by AMG prior to the 2003 model year.

In 1995 Mercedes released the Mille Miglia edition, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Stirling Moss's win of the 1955 Mille Miglia road race. The limited edition was available in either SL 280, SL 320, or SL 500 guise; came in Brilliant Silver metallic; and had Evo II six spoke polished alloys, red and black leather interior, carbon fibre trim and extra equipment. Stirling Moss was given the first SL 500 built. According to the brochure of this special edition, only 600 pieces were to be built, however only 40 were built.

A special edition of 2002 SL 500/SL 600 was made to celebrate the 1930s Silver Arrow race car. It had full AMG body package, painted in Silver Arrow only special 777 metallic paint, special Silver Arrow designation on interior and exterior badging, two tone silver and black interior, leather on steering wheel and seats, Silver Arrow illuminated sill plates, Silver Arrow leather bordered floor mats, special dark wood, and special BBS 2 piece wheels with polished stainless steel beauty rings. For the US market, only 1550 Silver Arrow units were produced; 100 units of the SL 600 and 1450 units of the SL 500. For the UK market, just 100 Silver Arrows were made, all of which were SL 500 models.

The R129 received heightened media attention in 1991 for two reasons. Diana, Princess of Wales sold her Jaguar XJS to lease a metallic red 500 SL and became the first member of the royal family to use a foreign car. This was not without controversy as it sparked a media storm as it questioned whether a member of the British royal family should drive a foreign car. Media pressure eventually forced her to return the car to Mercedes Benz in 1992. It now resides in the Mercedes Benz Museum. Victor Chang, Companion of the Order of Australia and Australian of the Century (People's Choice Awards) was a pioneer of modern heart transplantation, fatally shot while driving his 500SL in Sydney.