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