R129 Technical data

Engine, acceleration, top speed, consumption

Mercedes-benz two door roudster with a soft and removable hard top. Rear-wheel drive powered by engines ranging from 2.8 to 7.3 liters. This SL-class model with code R129 represented the pinnacle of technological advancement at the time. Sporty design with a long hood and a short rear deck, this model was designed by Bruno Sacco, who designed many iconic Mercedes-Benz.

Model Chassis Gearbox Engine Power HP (KW) Acceleration
0-100 km/h
Top speed
km/h
Consumption
combined
Curb Weight
kg
Full technical data
SL 280 129.058 Manual 104.943 193 (142) 9.3 225 11.0 1760
SL 280 129.059 Manual 112.925 204 (150) 9.5 232 10.7 1715
300 SL 129.060 Automatic 103.984 190 (140) 9.3 228 11.6 1650 Technical data
300 SL-24 129.061 Automatic 104.981 231 (170) 8.4 240 11.8 1690 Technical data
SL 320 129.063 Automatic 104.991 231 (170) 8.4 240 11.0 1780
SL 320 129.064 Automatic 112.943 224 (165) 8.4 238 11.0 1735
500 SL 129.066 Automatic 119.960 326 (240) 6.2 250 12.9 1770 Technical data
SL 500 129.067 Automatic 119.972 320 (235) 6.5 250 14.3 1770
SL 500 129.068 Automatic 113.961 306 (225) 6.5 250 12.5 1795
SL 600 129.076 Automatic 120.981 394 (290) 6.1 250 14.9 1980
SL 600 129.076 Automatic 120.983 394 (290) 6.1 250 15.5 1955