1998 Mercedes Benz SL280 (R129) Review, Walkaround, Tour, and Test Drive

First released in 1989 (and sold until 2002 with the latter models known as the Silver Arrow), the R129 Mercedes Benz SL Roadster was a real beauty. Closely resembling both the W140, and W126 S Classes, this is definitely one of my favourite looking cars of all time. (Thank you, Bruno Sacco)

The R129 came with engines ranging from the base model 2.8L M104 I6 with 193 horsepower all the way to the 6.0L M120 V12 monsters with 394 horsepower , as well as the special version AMG models such as the SL72, and even the SL73 with 518 horsepower which was also the same engine used in the Pagani Zonda. Another interesting thing about these R129s is that they came with both a convertible soft top, and a manually removable hard top which was so heavy that you needed two people to put it on, as well as a power retractable roll cage.

This one we have today is a facelifted late model SL280 that's in pristine condition with just over 21,000 kilometers on it, and features a panoramic hardtop, AMG bodykits, as well as rear seats all the way from the factory upon ordering. The only things not working on this are the retractable soft top, and the power headrest adjustment.

Mercedes Benz SL R129 Facelift Model
4th generation Mercedes Benz SL Roadster R129 body
MY: 1989 - 2002
2.8L M104.940 I6 engine
193hp, 270Nm torque
722.6 Automatic Transmission

Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Exterior
02:42 - Trunk
03:28 - Engine
04:27 - Interior
09:18 - City Test Drive

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