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SL
1998
Mercedes-Benz
SL
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1998
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
R129 2nd Facelift
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
73 AMG Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
525 hp
Power (kW)
386 kW
Torque
750 Nm (553 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
4.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.8 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,499 mm
(177.1 in)
Width
1,809 mm
(71.2 in)
Height
1,290 mm
(50.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,515 mm
(99.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
91.5 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
92.4 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
7,291 cc
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
80 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
14.4 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
341 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,553 mm
(61.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,545 mm
(60.8 in)
Turning Circle
11.29 m
Ground Clearance
124 mm
(4.9 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Turning Signal
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer
Analogue
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Yes
Parking Heater
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Safety & Security
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
Max Roof Load
30 kg
(66 lb)
Tinted Windows
Second Row
Rear Window
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Lights
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Radio
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
CD
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
260 litres
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Sensors
Rain Sensors
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2S (xenon)
H4
Main Beam
H1
H4
Fog Light, Front
H1
Fog Light, Rear
BAZ15d (P21/4W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
SL
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Convertible
Variant
SL Standard
1963–2025
SL Convertible Generations
5 of 11
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R129 2nd Facelift
1998–2002
Year
1998
Powertrain
73 AMG Automatic
Horsepower
525 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Gasoline
