1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

300 sl r129 manual 5 spd Convertible

3.0L 2962CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

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GAS

up for Auction is my beloved SL300, very rare car with Manual transmission, less than 800 imported in US in the early 90's, good condition, runs and drives , could use some aditional TLC to be perfect as the OEM seat covers, i have seen then here vinyl for $450 shipped, Brand new Cd/ipod needs to be wired , i dont know about the canvas top in what condition is in since i never looked, i have remove the hardtop manually and it is a blast to drive convertible. It is a Florida car with no rust, body in great shape, recent flat black paint job, Eibach springs, BBS wheels staggered with tires at 85%, Throw out bearing a bit noisy. Call 904 seven 10 988two for more info. some more info on this model: For 1991, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL was powered by a 24-valve dual-overhead cam six-cylinder engine displacing 180.8 cubic-inches and offering nearly 230 horsepower. The 300SL came with either a five-speed manual gearbox as standard or an optional five-speed automatic. Disc brakes could be found in both the front and rear. New for this year was the Adaptive Damping System (ADS).The 24-valve, 6 cylinder 300SL has a roll bar that raises automatically in the event of a potential rollover. Automatic Slip Control (ASR) traction system is optional on the 5-speed automatic, while Automatic Locking Differential (ASD) is an option on the 5-speed manual transmission. (ADS) Adaptive Damping System suspension, and dealer-installed CD changer are optional on both models. Fuel: 18 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy. Curb weight 4010. Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1990-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1990-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Year to Year Changes 1991 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Technology took center stage for 1991. Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR), Mercedes' traction-control system, became optional on SL models with an automatic transmission. The ASR system applied brake force to the drive wheel that was about to slip, and also reduced engine power if needed to maintain traction. An ASD (antilocking differential) joined the option list for 300SL models with manual shift. That system engages only at speeds up to 18 mph. Also newly optional was an automatically adjustable suspension, called the Adaptive Damping System. This one adjusted shock-absorber firmness several times per second at each wheel, to one of four settings, based on road surface and how the car was being driven. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: No significant changes were evident for 1992. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: A new 600SL model debuted this year, with a V12 engine that produced 389 horsepower. The V8 in the 500SL lost 7 horsepower, now rated at 315. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: An inline 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine ousted the 3.0-liter from 300SL models. Torque output grew, but the new engine had the same 228-horsepower rating as its predecessor. At the same time, model designations switched to SL320 and SL500. A Bose Acoustimass sound system now was standard. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: A new Electronic Traction System went on the SL320 for 1995, able to control the throttle as well as the brakes. A portable cellular phone with voice-activated dialing joined the option list. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Side-impact airbags went into 1996 models. A new Electronic Stability Program (ESP) antiskid system became standard on the SL600 and optional on the SL500. It used sensors to monitor steering angle, individual wheel speed, lateral acceleration, and brake pressure to determine when the car was sliding. The ESP system then applied brakes to individual wheels as needed, to help maintain control. All models got a fresh grille, body-color bumpers, and 12-hole alloy wheels. Both the V8 and V12 now drove a five-speed automatic transmission. New xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights were standard on the SL600 and optional for the SL500. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: A unique new "panorama" hardtop became available as an optional alternative to the standard lift-off aluminum roof. Heat-resisting tinted glass ran the full length of the new top. A new front-seat occupant-detection sensor could deactivate the right-side airbag when it determined that the passenger seat held less than 26 pounds. An integrated HomeLink transmitter was installed, and a new rain sensor varied the intermittent wiper rate to match actual precipitation. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Mercedes-Benz dropped the six-cylinder SL320, leaving only V8 and V12 models. Those added Brake Assist and a new Baby Smart feature that could recognize the presence of a child seat. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Revised internally this year, the V8 engine dropped to 302 horsepower. Exterior trim was now body-colored, and 17-inch wheels became standard. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: New options for 2000 included heated seats and an adaptive suspension for the V8 version. Mercedes' TeleAid emergency system became standard. A Sport package featured newly designed 18-inch wheels, high-performance tires, and different lower-body styling. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Both SL models got "aerodynamic" lower-body styling created by AMG, Mercedes' performance division. The SL600 rode on new two-piece AMG wheels. The TeleAid system added remote door unlocking, vehicle diagnostics, and alarm monitoring. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Changes were few for the short 2002 season, as Mercedes-Benz prepared to launch a redesigned SL as an early 2003 model. On Jan-04-13 at 08:11:43 PST, seller added the following information: Brand new brake all arround just installed.On Jan-04-13 at 08:13:51 PST, seller added the following information: Brake pads