The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 Coupe Roadster cost $123,200 and was among their top most expensive vehicles at the time. Only 574 examples were produced and each was fitted with a dual-overhead-cam V-12 engine that offered 390 horsepower. These luxury performance machines rested on a short 99-inch wheelbase and offered comfortable seating for two. The 'SL' designation has been used by Mercedes-Benz since 1954. At the time, SL was German for 'Sport Leight' meaning Sport Light. It was first applied to the 300 SL Gullwing, named after its gullwing 'upward-opening' doors. The SL name has continued in the Mercedes-Benz line-up representing their sports models.
by Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2008
by Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2008
Related Reading : Mercedes-Benz 500 History
The 500 SEC was produced in 1984 and 1985. Under the bonnet was powered by a five-liter V8 engine that produced just under 185 horsepower. The SEC was a two-door coupe with seating for five. Also in the 500 Series was the 500 SEL which was a four-door sedan also with seating for five. The cost of the SEC was %2456,800 while the SEL cost %2451,200. The 500 SEC was the most expensive Mercedes-Benz....
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