1993 Mercedes-Benz SL600 Convertible

From October 1992, three and a half years after its presentation in Geneva, the SL was also available with the 6.0 litre V12-engine, which had already been used in S-Class sedans and coupes. The fuel injected and throttle systems were modified to reduce emissions further resulting in an output of 'only' 394HP (294kW) - 14HP less than in the original version. The V12-engine gave the SL600 extremely high performance for its day, although the figures were not much better than for the V8: 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds and the same electronically limited top speed of 250km/h. The difference in price of over DM 60,000 meant that the 600 SL was a matter of prestige. Of course the 600 SL was comprehensively equipped, including many features that were options on the 500 SL such as adaptive damping with body-height control on both axles, air-conditioning, leather upholstery, heated seats etc. From 1993 Mercedes-Benz changed their naming policy and the 600SL was renamed the SL600.