2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 Silver Arrow
Available in both SL500 and SL600 models, each SL Silver Arrow Edition receives a host of special equipment. Both models receive Silver Arrow metallic paint; fully-lined black soft top; brushed aluminum instrument cluster with chrome bezels; aluminum trim on the wind deflector, shift gate, pedals, grille and trunk lid. In addition, unique mechanical componentry includes new multipiece, six-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels with 245/45ZR18 and 275/35ZR18-inch tires front and rear; factory-drilled brake rotors front and rear; Xenon high-intensity gas discharge headlights and a six-disc CD changer.
Inside, Silver Arrow SL500s feature two-tone leather upholstery in silver and black for both seats and door panels and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob. Silver Arrow SL600s receive black leather upholstery with silver perforations, a combination leather/black bird’s eye maple steering wheel and shift knob, plus a Panorama hardtop and multicontour seats. These model-year 2002 limited-production SL Silver Arrows will begin availability in April, 2001.
In Detail
| tags | r129, sl600 |
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | V12 |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 5987 cc / 365.3 in³ |
| bore | 89 mm / 3.5 in |
| stroke | 80.2 mm / 3.16 in |
| compression | 10.0:1 |
| power | 290.1 kw / 389.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm |
| specific output | 64.97 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 192.48 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 569.44 nm / 420.0 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm |
| redline | 6000 |
| front tires | 245/45ZR18 |
| rear tires | 275/35ZR18 |
| steering | Recirculating Ball w/Hydraulic Power Assist |
| curb weight | 2021 kg / 4456 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2515 mm / 99.0 in |
| front track | 1535 mm / 60.4 in |
| rear track | 1523 mm / 60.0 in |
| length | 4499 mm / 177.1 in |
| width | 1812 mm / 71.3 in |
| height | 1303 mm / 51.3 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Auto |
| top speed | ~249.4 kph / 155.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.9 seconds |
