The SL (particularly if it is a Sport version with staggered 18" wheels) has a 99" wheelbase and a lower center of gravity, so it will almost certainly generate high cornering forces compared to the relatively tall longer CLK. The SL with the 113 engine and 5-speed will run 0-60 in 6.1 seconds. SL500 Convertible (1994-98) For cars with Electronic Stability Program (Code 472). | SL500 Convertible (1999-02) SL600 Convertible (1994-02) (1 set per car, contains both left and right pads) May Qualify for Free Shipping! Additional products related to Brake Pads for your Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (1990-2002) R129 : 1. In this video, I go over the Mercedes R129 SL which was available from 1990-2002. This included the 500SL / SL500 and the 600SL / SL600. I briefly cover the 16 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Nov 2, 2015. My first post. Be kind. The uselessness of my rearview mirror finally drove me to take it apart for repair. First, the process of removing the mirror is exactly as described in other posts. Pull straight down on the stalk of the mirror. Do not pull down on the mirror itself. Daimler AG. Soon after the launch of the R107, Mercedes-Benz began work on its replacement, designated internally as the R129. While a project that was started in the mid-1970s and finally launched for the 1990 model year might seem like evidence of troubled development, Mercedes-Benz used the time wisely. Under the direction of Chief Designer This reduces the life of the engine oil so it should be changed more frequently. As the oil circulates it passes through a filter. Mercedes Benz uses a cartridge type filter that fits in a housing on the 119 V8 engine. This needs to get replaced every time you change the engine oil. Infrared keyless entry is a feature of some vehicles that allow you to unlock and lock the doors of your vehicle from a distance, usually from up to thirty feet away. It is available as an option on the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. I found that there are variables that are not written specs that can make them fit or not. BTW I think it's ET 34, not 32, or at least for my R129's. Still, even with the right size and the right ET a certain wheel may, or may not, fit because of the design between the hub mounting and the bead. Hi, the trans in the R129 500SL is known as "Sportsmatic" (4sp auto to 1995 then 5 speed auto to 2002) which is an auto that can be changed manually. I think they are all like that but did hear of a smaller 6 cylinder model with a manual but I am dubious. I know it's true some older 6 cylinder cars had manual gearboxes but I don't know about 500's. Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) specifications. Construction steel monocoque. Engine iron/alloy sohc 2960cc or dohc 2799/2960/3199cc ‘six’; all-alloy dohc 4973cc V8 or 5987cc V12, or sohc 2799/3199cc V6 or 4966cc V8; Bosch electronic fuel injection; 188bhp @ 5500rpm-389bhp @ 5200rpm; 191lb ft @ 4400rpm-420lb ft @ 3800rpm IKziKI.