Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 600 SL / SL 600 Roadster
290 kW394 PS389 hp570 Nm1992–2001
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- Power
- 290 kW 394 PS · 389 hp
- Torque
- 570 Nm 420 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Built 1992–2001, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 600 SL / SL 600 roadster develops 290 kW (394 PS) and 570 Nm of torque from a twelve-cylinder petrol engine. In the SL-Class R129 600 SL / SL 600, power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 11 versions: 107% up on the entry 300 SL (140 kW), 96 kW below the 7.3 SL 73 AMG (386 kW). On top of that, it is the quickest to 100 km/h (6.1 s). The car reaches 250 km/h.
Where the SL-Class R129 600 SL / SL 600 stands out
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the SL-Class R129 range: 6.1 s
- Top speed of 250 km/h
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Engine
| Engine code | M120 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Power | 290 kW 394 PS · 389 hp |
| Torque | 570 Nm 420 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Width | 1,811 mm 71.3 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 1,303 mm 51.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,515 mm 99.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1992–2001 |
| Generation | SL-Class R129 (1989–2001) |
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