R129 - model code for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Two door roadster produced from 1989 to 2001


Mercede-Benz SL-class R129 technical data

Technical data

Two-door convertible with a soft and removable hard top, rear-wheel drive, and engines ranging from 2.8 to 7.3 liters represented the pinnacle of technological advancement at the time.

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Mercede-Benz SL-class R129 production numbers

Production numbers

A total of 204,940 units were produced of Mercede-Benz SL-class with is know with model code R129. This classic car, which made a lasting mark on the automotive industry in the early 1990s and continues to excite modern car enthusiasts, combines incredible performance, cutting-edge technology and a beautiful appearance.

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Mercede-Benz SL-class R129 Geneva 1989 Press Information

Geneva 1989 Press Information

The 1984 design of the R129 was based on the modified floorpan of the Mercedes-Benz W124. The new SL-class became available for sale in March 1989 during the Geneva Motor Show, with left-hand drive models hitting the market in the summer and right-hand drive versions following in the fall. In the European Car of the Year competition, it secured the second position, with the Citroen XM taking the top spot.

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