Interesting Facts About the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129
The Mercedes‑Benz R129 SL is a classic roadster that was produced from 1988 until 2001. It officially replaced the long‑running R107 model in 1989 and became a defining luxury convertible of its era.
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Launch and Predecessor
The R129 was introduced in 1989 as the successor to the R107 SL, marking a new generation of Mercedes‑Benz roadsters. Its debut signaled the end of the R107’s production run, which had spanned from 1971 to 1989.
Production Span and Numbers
Production of the R129 lasted twelve years, concluding in the summer of 2001. Over its lifecycle, a total of 204,940 R129 SLs were built.
Generational Segments
The R129 generation is commonly divided into three periods: early models from the 1990‑1995 model years, mid‑year models beginning in 1996, and later versions that continued until the end of production in 2001.
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