Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 500 Roadster
225 kW306 PS302 hp1998–2001
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- Power
- 225 kW 306 PS · 302 hp
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 SL 500 uses an eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 225 kW (306 PS), in roadster form. In the SL-Class R129 SL 500, power goes to the rear wheels.
Against the entry 300 SL (140 kW), the SL-Class R129 SL 500 gains 61% in power; the 7.3 SL 73 AMG (386 kW), strongest of the 11, has 161 kW more.
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grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Engine
| Engine code | M113 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 225 kW 306 PS · 302 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1998–2001 |
| Generation | SL-Class R129 (1989–2001) |
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