1. Passenger Cars
  2. Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars, since 1946
  3. SL sports cars
  4. 129 series SL Roadsters, 1989 - 1995
  5. 500 SL, from 06.1993: SL 500 / R 129 E 50, 1989 - 1995

500 SL, from 06.1993: SL 500

500 SL, from 06.1993: SL 500
  • Design name
    R 129 E 50
  • Type
    129.066; from 09.1992: 129.067
  • Production period
    06.1988 / 03.1989 - 08.1995
  • Note on production period
    production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production
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Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series. Driving shooting in Kenia
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series. The bearing seat frame consists of five lightweight but high-stability magnesium alloy castings. This construction incorporates the complete seat belt system with belt tensioner, belt height adjustment coupled with head restraint adjustment, and fully electric adjustment options into the seat and was awarded
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SL, Roadster
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, 420 SL, 500 SL Roadster der Baureihe 107 aus dem Jahr 1985
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Roadster
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, on the race track
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series, engine M 119 with 4-valve technology. Additionally to this, the anti-knock control and a new two-plate air filter are decisive for the clear plus in power (60 kW). Last but not least also the changes at the exhaust system: like the two new 6-cylinder engines, the four-valve V8 now omits the pre-catalyst converter and features a dual-flow catalytic converter larger in diameter
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic with hard top, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster -
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series. Blue car plus 500 SL in Smoke Silver metallic. Driving shooting in Kenia
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series. Driving shooting in Kenia
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, in Kenia at driving shootings. The chassis of basically corresponds to the construction of the 201 and 124 series saloons, thus a coil-spring shock absorber strut, independent front suspension with anti-dive control and wishbones, gas-filled shock absorbers and stabiliser. In the back a modified multi-link independent rear suspension with anti-squat and anti-dive control, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers and stabiliser
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series. Compared to the previous models, the wheels are larger and permit mounting of larger brakes that correspond to the increased performance. The front fixed-calliper disc brakes featuring four pistons with two pairs of different diameters are a novelty. The anti-lock braking system ABS is standard equipment from the beginning
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, in Kenia at driving shootings. The detachable hardtop turns the SL into a coupé for year-round use. The roof is made of aluminium and only weighs 34 kg, ten kilogrammes less than the steel version of the previous models, 107 series
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series. SL in Smoke Silver metallic, driving shooting in Kenia
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, red car at driving shooting in Kenia. All three engines of the first version feature a closed-loop catalytic emission control system as standard. The entry-level engine is the two-valve six-cylinder engine (M 103) in the 300 SL with an output of 140 kW/190 hp
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, back end right side, radio antenna
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, back end left side, fuel cap, hard top
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, back end right side, radio antenna, Hardtop
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, early version with 7 slats in grille and yellow blinkers
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, early version with 7 slats in grille and yellow blinkers
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, 129 series, left taillight and type designation
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500 SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, early version with 7 slats in grille and yellow blinkers, also headlight cleaning device (optional equipment)
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series. Headlight cleaning system (optional), yellow blinkers, early version
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, with 7 slats in grille and headlight cleaning device
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series. The bearing seat frame consists of five lightweight but high-stability magnesium alloy castings. This construction incorporates the complete seat belt system with belt tensioner, belt height adjustment coupled with head restraint adjustment, and fully electric adjustment options into the seat
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series. Aerodynamically optimized area af the A-column and the outer left mirror
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SL, Roadster - R 129
Mercedes-Benz SL, 129 series, dark vehicle with hard top, light vehicle with open soft top
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SL, Roadster - R 129
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