Mercedes-Benz SL 600 (R129)

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 (R129)
Mercedes-Benz 1997 Convertible Germany
Engine
6.0L V12 (M120)
389 bhp (290 kW) @ 5200 rpm
420 lb⋅ft (569 N·m) @ 3800 rpm
Performance
Top Speed	157 mph (253 km/h)
Top Speed	157 mph (253 km/h)
0-60 mph	6.1 secs.
0-60 mph	6.1 secs.
Transmission	4-speed Automatic
Transmission	4-speed Automatic
Kerb Weight	2,070 kg (4,564 lbs)
Kerb Weight	2,070 kg (4,564 lbs)
Layout
Front-Engine, Rear-wheel drive

The 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 (R129) is the top model in the R129 Mercedes-Benz SL lineup, which was produced from 1989 to 2002.

The SL is a series of luxury sport roadsters from Mercedes Benz. Compared to the flagship S series saloons, the SL is lighter and generally more sports-oriented, sharing the same high-power engines built in-house by Mercedes.

At its launch in 1989, only the 3.0L I6 and 5.0L V8 engines were available. With the introduction of the M120 engine in 1991, the 6.0L V12-powered 600 SL became the new flagship. In 1993, Mercedes changed the naming rule, and the designation changed to SL 600 onward.

Over its production run, the series saw several design changes. For example, digital odometer was introduced in 1994, and the automatic-triggered rain brush in 1995. AMG offered several customised R129 models, including the SL 55, 60, 70, 72, and 73. Some of these are limited editions and are extremely rare and prohibitively expensive.

In compliance with German law, all SL models were electronically limited to a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

The M120 V12 engine equipped in SL600 was widely regarded as one of the finest automobile engine ever made. In its stock form, with around 400 horsepower (reduced to 389 later in compliance of emission regulations), it can push the 2-tonne car to around 290 km/h with the speed limiter removed. Heavily-modified and racing-tuned M120s are equipped in supercars like Mercedes CLK-GTRs and Pagani Zondas, demonstrating the engine's true potential: an outrageous 750+ horsepower.

Games

Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit

The SL 600 appears in the PC release of Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit as a class C car.

Overall, it is the best car in its class. With its powerful V12 engine, it easily outperforms the Jaguar XK8 and Aston Martin DB7 in both acceleration and top speed. Thanks to its advanced traction system, handling is not compromised much for such a heavy car.

The SL600 is not available in Hot Pursuit mode.

Description

“	Mercedes-Benz has been building outstanding sports cars almost since the dawn of motoring, and many of them are highly prized at expensive collectibles. Mercedes’ current flagship sportster is the superb SL600, one of a tiny group of 12 cylinder supercars tempting well-heeled buyers on the world's markets. The silky powerplant behind the legendary three-pointed star is a 6 liter V12 developing a healthy 394 horsepower. The highly advanced 5-speed automatic transmission mated to this aluminum power unit uses a computer to adapt itself to a particular driver style. Developed more for the ultimate in refinement rather than blinding performance, the SL600 is still capable of topping 60 miles per hour in close to six seconds. Top speed is limited to around 160 miles per hour, following an agreement among German automakers not to get involved in a top speed war. Even demanding drivers would find performance like this more than enough to handle. Naturally, the leather-trimmed SL600 has every luxury and convenience item possible, along with some unique safety features, like a rollover bar that springs into place automatically in the event of an accident.	”
— In-game Showcase

Trivia

• In the PC release of Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, the SL 600 can be selected with either a Brilliant Silver, Ruby Red, Azure Blue, Smoke Silver, Brilliant Emerald, Black Opal, or Glacier White body paint colour.

Gallery

Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit
Stock
(PC)