EUROfeature - Mercedes-Benz R129 SL280 Koenig
Some of the more unique design additions
include a rear diffuser inspired by that of the
Ferrari 458 and an all-new mesh grille more
likely to be seen on a new AMG than a refined
convertible of the 90s. Now, who said you could
not have two design ideals in one ride?
Such an exterior was more than enough to
capture the attention of any passing motorist.
However, Peter wanted his car to not just
look the part, but also have the performance
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to match. As such, he decided to modify the
SL280’s engine, so that in his words “the car
would be both beautiful and strong”.
Time for some mechanical talk. Fitted to this 2.8
litre straight six engine are two Greddy 517Z
turbochargers, running at a whopping 1.8 bar
each and enabling this engine to kick out 614
horsepower, which is more than a match for
any modern AMG machine. The engine has
also been beefed up in other areas, namely the