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1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Review
Still classy after all these years.
1999 SL-Class Review Summary & Specifications
The Mercedes-Benz SL500 may not be the newest sportster on the road, but it's still handsome and a heck of a performer. It is bigger, more luxurious and more expensive than the two-seaters from BMW and Porsche. Updates add to its sports appeal and the Sport Package enhances its handling performance. One of these improves the property values of any neighborhood.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | |
| Engines (standard) | 5.0-liter sohc 24v V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 389-hp 6.0-liter dohc V12 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | Dual front and door-mounted side air bags, Baby Smart, automatic roll bar |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Bremen, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FOR MERCEDES |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 81695 |
| Model Tested MSRP | SL500 Sport |
| Standard Equipment | Anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), power steering, air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette stereo with Bose Acoustimass, power windows, mirror and locks, remote locking, cruise control, intermittent wiper with rain sensor, heated outside mirrors, floor mats, auto-dimming rear view and driver's side mirror, leather upholstery, tilt-telescoping steering column. |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Integrated portable phone ($998), SL2 Value Added Package (Xenon headlamps, heated front seats, integrated CD changer) ($1,795), Sport Package (Aerodynamic bumpers & side sills w/ integrated projector beam fog lamps, 18-inch tires and wheels) ($4,970) |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 90458 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 302 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 339 @ 2700 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/23 |
| Wheelbase | 99.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177.1/71.3/51.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | 60.4/60.0 |
| Turning Radius | 35.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.1/53.2/42.4 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Trunk Volume | 7.9 |
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| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 4121 |
| Stock Tires | P245/40ZR18; P275/35ZR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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