Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (R129) '98

Mercedes-Benz SL 500
Production Info
	Mercedes-Benz 1998 Road Car Germany
Engine and Power
Engine Code	M119
Aspiration	Naturally-Aspirated
Displacement	5.0 L
Engine Type	V8
Power	302 BHP (225 kW)
Torque	347 lb-ft (470.5 Nm)
Gearbox	5-speed
Drivetrain and Weight
Layout	Front-Engined
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Weight	3967 lbs (1799 kg)
PWR	13.14 lbs / HP
Performance
PP in GT5/6	438 PP
Dimensions
Length	4500 mm (177.2 in)
Width	1810 mm (71.3 in)
Height	1295 mm (51 in)

The Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (R129) '98 is a road car produced by Mercedes-Benz. It appears in Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo 6.

Colors

Sixteen colors are available for this car:

• Brilliantsilber
• Anthrazit Grau
• Rauch Silber
• Rosenholz
• Bornit
• Nutria
• Imperialrot
• Almandinrot
• Schwarz
• Blau Schwarz
• Nautik Blau
• Dunkelblau
• Perl Blau
• Beryll
• Malachit
• Polarweiß

In-game description

"The flagship Mercedes sportscar, made grander with the addition of an electric top."

Following the remarkable 3rd generation which had been produced for 18 years running, the dramatically advanced, fourth generation R129 model SL made its debut at the 1989 Geneva Motor Show. Mercedes-Benz chief designer Bruno Sacco blended sport and luxury in a manner befitting the SL name, while still leaving a hint of relevance between the existing Mercedes line-up. This model is especially notable for its elegant electric top which is completely stored behind the seats. Thorough attention has been paid to safety equipment, even including a roll bar that instantly pops up to protect passengers in the event of a rollover.

At the time of its debut, the SL came only in the 500 SL, with a 5.0L V8 DOHC engine producing 302 BHP and 46.9 kgf.m. In 1992, with the development of a 6.0L V12, the 600 SL debuted. This model became the flagship of the SL series with a maximum power output of 389 BHP. The lineup was completed following the 1994 release of the SL 320, with a 3.2L DOHC inline 6. At this time, the car names were also changed, with the numbers indicating engine capacity and the model name becoming reversed.

The SL series still continued to advance thereafter. In 1996, all vehicles were equipped with 5-speed ATs. In 1998, the engine was changed to a new modular unit, changing the SL 320 from a DOHC inline 6 to a SOHC, and the SL 500 from a DOHC V8 to a SOHC V8. Though this may sound like a downgrade, the loss of power was minimal, and the reduction in weight improved their handling.

The SL was a two-seater with the same luxury and incredible performance as the S-series, and for twelve years continued to live up to its name as Mercedes-Benz's flagship sports car.

Acquisition

Game	Buy From Location	Credits	Win From Event
Gran Turismo 4	Late 90's Showroom	Approx. 110,000	---
Gran Turismo PSP	Mercedes-Benz Dealership	168,090	---
Gran Turismo 5	Used Cars Dealership	136,307	---
Gran Turismo 6	Mercedes-Benz Dealership	168,090	---

Trivia

• The specifications for this car are incorrect. The 1998 SL 500 still used the older DOHC M119 V8, producing approximately 320 BHP. For the 1999 model year, the M119 was replaced by the SOHC M113, which produced approximately 300 BHP. The model year in-game does not correspond with the power output.

Pictures

The vehicle banner as it appears in Gran Turismo 4, also used by the 2002 (R230) Model.