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Showing posts with label sl. Show all posts
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
This 'Fake Sports Car' Is So Fun To Drive
The Case For Buying A Fake Sports Car
Buying a powerful, low-slung two-seat “sports car” specifically to sit in traffic seems a little odd. Or is it actually an excellent idea?
Consider the ’90s Mercedes SL. Despite its name standing for “Sport Leicht” the car doesn’t feel particularly sporty today and with a curb weight over 4,000 pounds, it was never legitimately light.
That’s because the R129, as this era SL is also known, was never really meant to be a sports car at all.
It was (and is) actually what some people refer to as a “Personal Luxury Coupe.” Or a grand touring car. Not “slow” per se, but built more for gentle adventures than attacking backroads.
Of course the 1990 SL’s 300-odd horsepower output claim would have seemed a lot more impressive back in the car’s day. When it was new, the R129 SL had a little more legitimacy to the “Sport” in its name.
(Jalopnik.com)
Buying a powerful, low-slung two-seat “sports car” specifically to sit in traffic seems a little odd. Or is it actually an excellent idea?
Consider the ’90s Mercedes SL. Despite its name standing for “Sport Leicht” the car doesn’t feel particularly sporty today and with a curb weight over 4,000 pounds, it was never legitimately light.
That’s because the R129, as this era SL is also known, was never really meant to be a sports car at all.
It was (and is) actually what some people refer to as a “Personal Luxury Coupe.” Or a grand touring car. Not “slow” per se, but built more for gentle adventures than attacking backroads.
Of course the 1990 SL’s 300-odd horsepower output claim would have seemed a lot more impressive back in the car’s day. When it was new, the R129 SL had a little more legitimacy to the “Sport” in its name.
(Jalopnik.com)
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
This Would Make For An Awesome Project Car
Junkyard Gem: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL
A first-year example of the legendary R107, now discarded.
Friday, May 13, 2016
If You Can Afford The Maintanence, It's Worth it
5 Cool-as-Hell Convertibles You Can Buy for Under $6k
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500
- Price: $4,495
- The SL500 is the epitome of mid-'90s open-air luxurious motoring. It's still a beautiful car today, though, even if rolling on a quartet of mirrors is a bit dated. The white-and-gray combination on this one is timeless, and with 119,000 miles on the clock, there's plenty of life left in it.
Friday, April 22, 2016
From The List, I Would Want To Own This
These Are 11 of AMG's Most Interesting and Unusual Cars
AMG has applied its magic to nearly every type of car imaginable and the results are fascinating, if sometimes totally bizarre.
1995 Mercedes Benz SL73 AMG
AMG has applied its magic to nearly every type of car imaginable and the results are fascinating, if sometimes totally bizarre.
1995 Mercedes Benz SL73 AMG
- AMG's speciality has always been superlative engines, but the 7.3 liter V12 installed in the SL73 AMG might be one of its best. Offered first in 1995, then between 1997 and 2002, the SL73 AMG is exceedingly rare with just 85 built. Its engine makes 518 horsepower and later found home in the Pagani Zonda. Now, that's pedigree.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Nostalgia Is Driving Up Their Value
10 Emerging Collector Cars That Are Starting To Increase In Value
1990 – 1996 Nissan 300ZX
Many Nissan fans will say that Nissan stopped being a sports car company when the S30 line (240/260/280z) line of z-cars ceased production. The first generation Z-cars caught the attention of collectors a long time ago and have increased in value. Now, the time has come for the 300zx produced between 1990 and 1996.
Later generation Z-cars became more luxurious and some of the turbo cars produced notable performance. With bigger turbos and other mechanical modifications, the 300zx turbo could be tweaked to produce amazing performance.
The z32 model that was first introduced in 1990 had a pioneering design at the time. Available in a two-seater, coupe and convertible body style, the 300zx handled very well and had a gorgeous design. While 1990 through 1996 300zxs can still be found in good condition at a reasonable cost, don’t expect this to be the case forever.
1995 – 1999 BMW M3
The e36 M3 was the second generation of the legendary sport-coupe and the first to have a six cylinder engine. The E30 M3 that the E36 replaced have skyrocketed in value over the past several years commanding six figure prices for low-mileage examples in good condition.
The E36 M3 put out close to 250 horsepower, was very balanced, and offered in a coupe, sedan and convertible body style. The M3 was available in bright colors such as Dakar Yellow, Techno Violet, and Estoril Blue, colors that are sought after today. The only E36 M3 model that has increased in value is the rare lightweight CSL model sold in 1995.
1992 – 2001 Mercedes Benz SL600
Replacing the legendary R107 series Mercedes Benz sport coupe that was produced between 1971 and 1991, the R129 had some very big shoes to fill. Available with a number of engine sizes ranging from a 3.0 liter V6 to 6.0 lite V12, the twelve cylinder model joined the line-up in its third model year. Producing close to 400 horsepower, performance was lightyears of the previous SL that it replaced. The new SL also came equipped with pioneering technology such as retractable roll-bar that pops into position in the event of a roll-over.
R129 SLs have been showing up recently in auctions, a sure sign that they have caught the attention of collectors.
Complete list (GearHeads.com)
1990 – 1996 Nissan 300ZX
Many Nissan fans will say that Nissan stopped being a sports car company when the S30 line (240/260/280z) line of z-cars ceased production. The first generation Z-cars caught the attention of collectors a long time ago and have increased in value. Now, the time has come for the 300zx produced between 1990 and 1996.
Later generation Z-cars became more luxurious and some of the turbo cars produced notable performance. With bigger turbos and other mechanical modifications, the 300zx turbo could be tweaked to produce amazing performance.
The z32 model that was first introduced in 1990 had a pioneering design at the time. Available in a two-seater, coupe and convertible body style, the 300zx handled very well and had a gorgeous design. While 1990 through 1996 300zxs can still be found in good condition at a reasonable cost, don’t expect this to be the case forever.
1995 – 1999 BMW M3
The e36 M3 was the second generation of the legendary sport-coupe and the first to have a six cylinder engine. The E30 M3 that the E36 replaced have skyrocketed in value over the past several years commanding six figure prices for low-mileage examples in good condition.
The E36 M3 put out close to 250 horsepower, was very balanced, and offered in a coupe, sedan and convertible body style. The M3 was available in bright colors such as Dakar Yellow, Techno Violet, and Estoril Blue, colors that are sought after today. The only E36 M3 model that has increased in value is the rare lightweight CSL model sold in 1995.
1992 – 2001 Mercedes Benz SL600
Replacing the legendary R107 series Mercedes Benz sport coupe that was produced between 1971 and 1991, the R129 had some very big shoes to fill. Available with a number of engine sizes ranging from a 3.0 liter V6 to 6.0 lite V12, the twelve cylinder model joined the line-up in its third model year. Producing close to 400 horsepower, performance was lightyears of the previous SL that it replaced. The new SL also came equipped with pioneering technology such as retractable roll-bar that pops into position in the event of a roll-over.
R129 SLs have been showing up recently in auctions, a sure sign that they have caught the attention of collectors.
Complete list (GearHeads.com)
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
The R129 SL Was Surprisingly Fun To Drive
3 Cool Facts About The Mercedes R129 SL
The Mercedes R129 SL is a luxury convertible whose price is now well within the reach of people looking for a classy and timeless car. It's also a car with a few cool secrets that raise its kudos among petrolheads
2. The SL73 AMG's engine was used for the Pagani Zonda F
The 7.3-litre V12 M120 engine of the extremely rare SL73 AMG was later used by Pagani to power the 594bhp, 200mph+ Zonda F
In the SL73 AMG, the V12 produced 518bhp, which represented a colossal increase in power over the 383bhp, 5.9-litre V12 of the SL600.
The huge power figure, coupled with its 558lb/ft of torque, gave the SL73 AMG a 0-60mph time of just 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 186mph. Only 85 SL73 AMGs were made between 1999 and 2001.
An SL70 AMG also made the line-up between 1996 and 1997, of which 150 cars were made. It featured a 7.0-litre V12 with 489bhp.
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)
The Mercedes R129 SL is a luxury convertible whose price is now well within the reach of people looking for a classy and timeless car. It's also a car with a few cool secrets that raise its kudos among petrolheads
2. The SL73 AMG's engine was used for the Pagani Zonda F
The 7.3-litre V12 M120 engine of the extremely rare SL73 AMG was later used by Pagani to power the 594bhp, 200mph+ Zonda F
In the SL73 AMG, the V12 produced 518bhp, which represented a colossal increase in power over the 383bhp, 5.9-litre V12 of the SL600.
The huge power figure, coupled with its 558lb/ft of torque, gave the SL73 AMG a 0-60mph time of just 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 186mph. Only 85 SL73 AMGs were made between 1999 and 2001.
An SL70 AMG also made the line-up between 1996 and 1997, of which 150 cars were made. It featured a 7.0-litre V12 with 489bhp.
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)
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