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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 Mercedes-Benz line-up representing their sport models.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2008
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 Mercedes-Benz line-up representing their sport models.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2008
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