The car was based on a shortened w124 platform, which provided multilink rear. Many great color photos are included, as is a history of the sl prior to the introduction of the r129, and a discussion of the folding hardtop r230 sl that followed it. Electronic stability program 92 wheels 110 sl 320 140 acceleration slip control asr 93 changing wheels 111 sl 500 142 electronic stability program esp 95 tire inflation pressure 114 sl 600 144 adaptive damping system ads 97 battery 115 fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Media in category mercedes benz r129 the following 92 files are in this category, out of 92 total. All previous mercedes benz sl cars have a strong following in the classic movement and the r129 will certainly have its day. Electric vehicles were offered in 1906, four valves per cylinder in 1910 on the benz special touring car, supercharged.
When mercedesbenz produced the first 300sl roadster in the mid1950s, it was also designed with the same principle in mind, otherwise the car would not have kept the name sl, which stands for sport light. All models mercedes benz 300d 1991 maintenance workshop owners repair service factory troubleshooting fsm pdf manual. Every single element of service, repair and maintenance is included in this fully updated workshop manual. Mercedes classic cars r129 for sale car and classic.
Mercedesbenz sl500 pdf manuals online download links at. Zubehor preisliste alle mb 11992 d map met 2 folders 21992. The r129 version of the mercedes benz sl is no exception. It catapulted mercedes well and truly towards the 21 st century. Mercedes benz forum for the early mercedes sl roadster models.
The r129 version of the mercedesbenz sl is no exception. Mercedes slclass w1 r107 r129 r230 u ntil the 1960s, 2seat roadsters were considered to be lightweight sports cars. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your mercedesbenz. If you dont already have an sl id give this one a look. The sl shop europes leading mercedesbenz sl specialist. They span over a number of years from 1990 to 2001 the year brakets are 89 to 91 92 to 96 97 to 98 and 99 to 01 please check the picture on the left showing the 4 types of steering wheels to check which type.
Whenever a new mercedes is launched we never have to wait long for amg, their tuning division, to come out with a beefed up version. At some point during the month of august the roadfly forums are going to become archive only. Mercedes brought the sl bang up to date in 1989, with sharp bruno sacco styling and a technology overload. Im looking for a 1995 shop manual that applies to my sl600. R129 mercedes benz brochures en folders, prospekte. The r129 was later replaced by the r230 sl class in 2002 for the 2003 model year. The original idea was suggested by american importer max hoffman, who perceived a market for a toneddown gran prix car tailored to affluent performance enthusiasts in the booming postwar american market, which remains. Sep 03, 2018 the 1989 mercedes benz sl was a revolution for its maker. This book is a must for serious students of the r129. The mercedes benz r129 sl is a roadster which was produced by mercedes benz from 1989 through 2001. R129 sl, 1976 1986, w123 man transmission 716 service manual. Buyers guide mercedesbenz r129 sl posted in cars on sunday, 06 may 2018 mercedesbenz sl r129 the sl for the 90s is complex, but buy well and it makes for a rewarding modern classic.
The r129 was no different, and amg got their hands on it in 1991 initially producing the amg 500 sl. The mercedesbenz slclass is a grand tourer sports car manufactured by mercedes since 1954. For the 1990 model year, mercedes had prepared a replacement for the r107 design that had served the sl class since 1972. Known as the r129 and launched in 1989, this fourthgeneration sl was initially offered in 300sl24 and 500sl forms. Mercedesbenz slclass convertible 300 sl24 2d auto 5 only. Oct 06, 20 the car was sold globally of course, and this book details sales and modeloption availability of the car in various countries over the course of the r129 s manufacture. I can find a plethora of links to the software version, but i run vista and none of this software works even when i do the compatibility tricks. Get the same level of information about your mercedes benz 129 r129 sl class that your official dealer has. When mercedes benz produced the first 300sl roadster in the mid1950s, it was also designed with the same principle in mind, otherwise the car would not have kept the name sl, which stands for sport light. From 1993 to late 1998 the sl320 had a 24valve straight six. View and download mercedes benz sl 320 operators manual online.
Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for mercedes benz sl r129 for sale. The designation sl derives from the german superleicht, english. The r129 mercedes benz sl is, frankly, a masterclass in how a twoseat, opentop sports car should be done. Heart flutter or fascination at its best by a day in history. Best source for mercedesbenz r129 sl service manuals. Encuentra mercedesbenz clase sl r129 al mejor precio. The new r129 design received a stateoftheart adjustable sportluxury suspension and an allnew chassis.
Specs, photos, engines and other data about mercedes benz sl sel r129 1989 1995. Now that the cars are twenty years old, many potential owners are scared off by complexity and high dealer service costs. The mercedesbenz sl 600 belongs to the r 129 range of cars from mercedesbenz. Inside mercedes clk430 service repair pdf manual,you can find out. The 6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 12 cylinder unit that produces 389 bhp 394 ps290 kw of power at 5200 rpm, and maximum torque of 570 nm 420 lbft58. The term sl class refers to the marketing variations of the vehicle, including the numerous engine configurations spanning six design generations.
Also bens honest that his isnt a museum piece for which i was hoping and has double the miles that mine does. Which leaves the r107s successor as the most affordable sl of all. Official daimler global media site for the r129 sl mercedes benz r129 sl club e. See 45 results for mercedes benz sl r129 for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Information about engine technical specs, mpg consumption, acceleration, dimensions and weight. The r129 was produced as a twodoor, twoseat roadster with an automated electrohydraulic, collapsible textile roof, with a. This means that the ability to write new posts and access various member features will go away. Mercedesbenz is a german automobile brand established in 1886 and is a subsidiary of daimler ag. Get the same level of information about your mercedes benz 129r129 sl class that your official dealer has. Such rare pieces of mercedes benz history can still be acquired at. It was such a successful styling job, that the r129 remained in production for more than a decade, and still looked fresh at the end of its life. The recommended ontheroad price includes the road fund licence applicable to the standard model plus delivery charge.
Mercedesbenz slclass pdf service manuals free download. Stuttgart in 1998, mercedesbenz showed a realistic vision of the future of driving. Now that the cars are twenty years old, many potential owners are scared off by. Gently rolling the throttle toward the floor, this sl surged as if pushed by a massive. The original 300sls are largely static in the very expensive bracket, but nearly everything else from the 190sl onwards has seen growing interest of late. The two cars are so similar it didnt make sense for me to go through the efforts of buying and selling. It had three wheels and a 1 liter, single cylinder fourstoke engine. Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual.
R129 sl, 1981 1993, mercedes maintenence manual to 1993. Mercedes 107 pdf service and repair documents mb107. The mercedesbenz r129 sl is a roadster which was produced by mercedesbenz from 1989 until 2001. Mercedes benz is a german automobile brand established in 1886 and is a subsidiary of daimler ag. The cost of ownership of the r129 sl model is surprisingly low. The r230 underwent revisions in 2006 and 2008, and was superseded by the new slclass r231 in 2011. Mercedes sl 320 the mercedes benz sl class formerly known as the sl roadster is a grand tourer manufactured by mercedes since 1954.
From changing a wiper blade to a full engine rebuild, every procedure is covered with simple step by step illustrated instructions. Welcome to the sl shop, europes leading mercedesbenz sl and classic mercedes model specialist. Mercedes benz sl a series of light sports cars luxuryclass german automotive brand mercedes benz, produced since 1954. These are the original owners manuals in pdf format. At low mileage it only needs servicing every 2 years, and with good mobil1 no reason to service more often. Sl b r e s cai mile 187 mile 369 mile 546 mile 736 mile 823 mile 987 rome. The utter silence was really quite eerie as i motored at 95 mph down californias gorgeous highway one in one of my favorite sls, the r129 chassis sl600 of 1995.
Starting from the m104 sl280 to the v12 sl600, with the latter being more desirable along with the sl 500 which was a v8. The pagoda sl years from 1963 to 1971 were testimony to this, but the longest running sl was the r107 model, introduced in 1971 with a an sl fi rst a v8. Mercedesbenz sl r129series 1989 to 2001 essential buyers guide by julian parish. At a stroke, it banished the 1970s styling of its predecessor, it favour of an uptotheminute look overseen by bruno sacco.
We want you to keep your sl running like the day it left the showroom by bringing you the widest range of parts and accessories to service, restore and enhance your classic mercedesbenz sl. The r230 generation of the mercedesbenz slclass was introduced at the 2001 frankfurt motor show and 2001 bologna motor show, replacing the r129. Sl operators manual r129 motoring mercedes sl parts. The 1989 mercedesbenz sl was a revolution for its maker. Specifications for all versions of mercedes benz sl r129. Mercedesbenz sl 600 is an automobile that has a 2 door convertiblecabriolet type body designed by bruno sacco with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels.
The r129 sl is a roadster style automobile that replaced the mercedes r107, c107 line in 1989. Modern, elegant, dynamic and yet clearly part of a great tradition. From late 1998 to end of production the sl320 had the more powerful 18valve v6 engine. Its built incredibly well, its engaging to drive and the design is seemingly ageless park an sl on the trendiest of high streets and it will fit in with the modern cars around it. Specs, photos, engines and other data about mercedes benz slsel r129 1989 1995. There are four types of steering wheels for the r129. I m o the r129 design has weathered well and looks even better now after the shock launch following the w107 design. Today, the r129 is a bargain and certainly a future classic. The r129 replaced the r107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the r230 sl class in 2002 for the 2003 model year. The first vehicle was the benz patentmotorwagen in 1886. By proceeding, you consent to our legal notice and acknowledge how we process. The 6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 12 cylinder unit that. Series 107 280sl 280slc 300sl 350sl 350slc 380sl 380slc 420sl 450sl 450slc 500sl 500slc 560sl. They span over a number of years from 1990 to 2001 the year brakets are 89 to 91 92 to 96 97 to 98 and 99 to 01 please check the picture on the left showing the 4 types of steering wheels to check which type you have before ordering this is especially.
The tax disc is very reasonable compared to the later r230 sl model and the quality means that, as long as you buy carefully, you should not have high repair bills and as you. For the 1990 model year, mercedes had prepared a replacement for the r107 design that had served the slclass since 1972. Later in 1993, and once amg had been acquired by daimlerbenz, there were several more models produced by the company. Please join the roadfly facebook group where members will be more than happy to answer your questions and provide help. The idea of creation belongs to max hoffman, an importer of luxury european cars in the usa in the 1950s, who evaluated the models sales opportunities, taking into account the availability of wealthy gran turismo car enthusiasts in the rapidly. It was an immediate hit and in 1992 mercedes took the sl even further upmarket with the launch of a 6. Pdf documents, maintenance and repair mercedes benz. The mercedes benz r129 model sl class was a vehicle line manufactured from 19882001.
Mercedes sl class w1 r107 r129 r230 u ntil the 1960s, 2seat roadsters were considered to be lightweight sports cars. The new r129 design received a stateoftheart adjustable sport. The year production run of the r129 came with diverse range of engine options. The mercedes benz sl class is a grand tourer sports car manufactured by mercedes since 1954.
The r129 replaced the r107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the r230 slclass in 2002 for the 2003 model year the r129 was produced as a twodoor, twoseat roadster with an automated electrohydraulic, collapsible textile roof, with a shelllike, colourmatched, tonneau. To save these to disk, right click the links and pick save target. The 1989 mercedes benz sl r129 series by muamer hodzic 2009 mercedes benz history. The original idea was suggested by american importer max hoffman, who perceived a market for a toneddown gran prix car tailored to affluent performance enthusiasts in the booming postwar american. The r129 sl was the must have car of the 90s and was featured in many hip hoprap videos and even princess diana owned one.