1997 Mercedes-Benz - SL500

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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500, finished in Ruby Metallic with black soft top, a body-colored panoramic hardtop, and a beige interior. A build sheet is provided in the photo gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment includes 16-inch 12-hole alloy wheels, a power-retractable soft top, a body-colored removable hardtop with a panoramic glass roof, leather upholstery, wood interior trim, power-adjustable seats with memory function, a Bose sound system, and automatic climate control. The selling dealer reports no modifications.Mercedes-Benz sold the R129-generation SL between the 1990 and 2002 model years. Structurally related to the W124 sedan, it's quicker and more refined than its predecessor (the unusually long-lived R107), yet it's far simpler than the R230 model introduced in 2003, making it popular with enthusiasts.Power comes from an "M119" 5.0-liter 32-valve DOHC V8 engine, rated at 315 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed automatic transmission.

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