1994 Mercedes-Benz 600-Series 600SL CONVERTIBLE CABRIOLET Additional Info:
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 600SL
CONVERTIBLE - CABRIOLET
For the 1994 model year, the Mercedes-Benz 600SL was renamed the SL 600 as part of a company-wide change in nomenclature. This luxury roadster was part of the R129 chassis generation (1989–2002) and featured a powerful V12 engine and a wealth of advanced technology for its time.
Standard features and innovations
The 1994 SL 600 was the top of the line model in the R129 lineup, which meant it came with a comprehensive list of standard features. Some of the notable inclusions were:
- Adaptive Damping System (ADS): An innovative hydraulic suspension system not offered on the V8 models, which improved ride quality and handling.
- Standard equipment: The convertible came with dual airbags, cruise control, heated power-adjustable seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a high-end sound system with a cassette player and CD changer.
- Integrated hardtop: In addition to the power-operated soft top, all R129 models came with a body-color removable hardtop.
- Automatic roll bar: The R129 generation was the first convertible to offer an automatic roll bar that would deploy in the event of a rollover, a key safety feature.
- Updates for 1994: For the 1994 model year, the R129 line received a minor facelift with new tail lamps and clear front turn signals. An electronic odometer was also introduced, replacing the older mechanical version.
Key specifications
- Engine: 6.0-liter V12
- Horsepower: 389 hp @ 5,200 rpm
- Torque: 421 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm
- 0–60 mph: 5.9 seconds
- Top speed: 155 mph (electronically limited)
- Transmission: 4-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
- Curb weight: 4,455 lbs
- Fuel capacity: 21.1 gallons
- Fuel economy: 11 mpg city / 16 mpg highway / 13 mpg combined
- Seating capacity: 2
In one form or another, Mercedes-Benz has been producing a two-seat sporty convertible since 1954 under the SL-Class moniker (SL standing for “Sport Leicht,”or “Sport Lightweight” in English). The cars have always been popular standard bearers, and have combined sporty touring qualities with comfort and quality. The R129 version of the Mercedes-Benz SL is noexception.
To mark the start of the R129, Mercedes brought back the venerable 300SL designation with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder single overhead cam engine at 190 hp, or double overhead camat 228 hp. The 300SL was offered with a five-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic transmission. Buyers could also opt for the 500SL, with a 5.0-liter overhead cam V-8 engineat 322 hp, with a four-speed automatic transmission. These options remained essentially unchanged until 1993, when the 600SL was added, featuring a 6.0-liter 48-valve double overhead cam V-12 engine at 389 hpand four-speed automatic transmission.
For 1994, Mercedes changed the nomenclature, placing the class designation before the displacement in the car’s official name. The 500SL became the SL500 at the same Horsepower, while the 300SL was discontinued and replaced by the SL320 with a 3.2-liter double overhead cam inline six-cylinder at 220 hp. The top-of-the-line SL600 was still
delivered with the V-12. In 1996, both the SL500 and SL600 were upgraded to a five-speed electronic automatic transmission.
These model designations were maintained through 1998, when the SL320 was dropped.The SL500 and SL600 continued to the end of the R129 chassis in the 2002 model year. However, the SL500 dropped to 302 hp from 1998 through 2002. The SL600 V-12 remained unchanged throughthe end of this era.
The R129 Mercedes SL-Class is one of the finest engineered cars of its era, and all represent fun and fantastic experiences. The V-8 and V-12 models offer the ultimatepower and performance one would expect from Mercedes Benz.
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