![]() The number of standard features was high, with electric action for the windows, mirrors, seats and hydraulic convertible top. The R107's somewhat dated rear suspension with semi-trailing arms gave way to a modern multi-link axle. ![]() Models Modelĭesigned in 1984, the R129 was based on the shortened floorpan of the Mercedes-Benz W124 and featured many innovative details for the time, for instance electronically controlled damping ( Adaptive Damping System ADS, optional) and a hidden, automatically extending roll-over bar. It came runner-up behind the Citroen XM for the European Car of the Year accolade. The new SL-class was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1989, with left-hand drive sales beginning that summer and right-hand drive sales in the autumn. It was available with a variety of powertrains across its twelve-year production, including a V12 option used in the SL600.ĭesigned in 1984, the R129 was based on the shortened floorpan of the Mercedes-Benz W124. The R129 was offered as a two-door roadster with an automated (electro-hydraulic), fabric convertible roof colour-matched, automated tonneau cover and a manually detachable hardtop that could be fitted over the stored fabric convertible roof and tonneau. 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 Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 until 2001.
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