Mercedes Benz SL 600 - Model Updates

Model Updates of the Mercedes Benz SL 600

1. Model Updates September 1995, unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show

* Redesigned front and rear bumpers
* Colorless coverslips on the front turn signals
* Subtly altered grille with now six lamellae
* Side wall and bumper not in contrast but in body color
* Red appearing, bichromatic rear lights
* New alloy wheels in 12-hole design
* Door panels, steering wheel and seat design slightly modified
* New 5-speed automatic transmission for SL 500 and SL 600
* V8 and V12-modified 5.0-liter engine
* Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (only for SL Series 600)
* Aluminum hardtop with glass roof and a sun shade (optional)
* Xenon headlights (optional)
* From June 1996 a new automatic gearbox for SL 280 and SL 320, level control standard on the Mercedes Benz SL 600
* From December 1996 Brake Assist (BAS) in series

second model, with hardtop

2. Model Updates April 1998, presented at the Turin Motor Show

* New V6 and V8 engines with three-valve technology
* New, oval exhaust tailpipes
* Mirrors in the SLK-Design
* Exterior trim door handles and color-keyed
* Redesigned five-hole alloy wheels with tires in size 245/45 ZR 17
* Available from June 1998 is no longer Mercedes Benz SL 600 AMG