RE: Pre-merger AMG cars

[Chicky]

Would anyone have pictures of what AMG offerred, in terms of body kits, for the R129 during the early '90s, prior to the merger?

Also a list of what they offered for engine modifications...or was it just the R129 500SL6.0?

Thank you in advance.

[MTI]

During that period, AMG for the US market had at least five V-8 options.

5.0L 276 bhp
5.6L 331 bhp
6.0L 345 bhp (two valve, enlarged bore)
6.0L 375 bhp (four valve twincam)

I recall that there were two different rear spoilers offered for the 560SL, a small lip and then a wing like on the 2.3-16 with the 3rd brake light.

[500sel1982]

Originally Posted by Chicky

Would anyone have pictures of what AMG offerred, in terms of body kits, for the R129 during the early '90s, prior to the merger?

Also a list of what they offered for engine modifications...or was it just the R129 500SL6.0?

Thank you in advance.

According to my 1990 pricelist, the following options were available:
300 SL
- Power increase to 158 KW
- Power increase to 172 KW (through conversion of the engine)
- AMG limited slip differential 40%

300 SL 24
- Power increase to 200 KW (through conversion)
- AMG Gleason Torsen differential

500 SL
- Power increase to 280 KW (through conversion)
- AMG Gleason Torsen differential

AMG rims (3 piece)

AMG anti theft wheel locks

AMG sports exhaust system

AMG 300 km/h speedometer

AMG labels

AMG gear shift

AMG front bumper

AMG side-sill skirts

AMG rear bumper

AMG rear spoiler

will look for pictures...

[Chicky]

Originally Posted by 500sel1982

According to my 1990 pricelist, the following options were available:
300 SL
- Power increase to 158 KW
- Power increase to 172 KW (through conversion of the engine)
- AMG limited slip differential 40%

300 SL 24
- Power increase to 200 KW (through conversion)
- AMG Gleason Torsen differential

500 SL
- Power increase to 280 KW (through conversion)
- AMG Gleason Torsen differential

AMG rims (3 piece)

AMG anti theft wheel locks

AMG sports exhaust system

AMG 300 km/h speedometer

AMG labels

AMG gear shift

AMG front bumper

AMG side-sill skirts

AMG rear bumper

AMG rear spoiler

will look for pictures...

Thank you for the information and would gladly wait for the pictures.

[500sel1982]

Here's one of a 500SL 6.0, but I dont think it differs from the later AMG SL's...

[Chicky]

Originally Posted by 500sel1982

Here's one of a 500SL 6.0, but I dont think it differs from the later AMG SL's...

Thanks for the picture!

Would anyone have a comment on the fiberglass body kit being offered by NR (BW forum advertisement) for the R129?

[AdamY]

Does AMG do engine conversions on the W140? Any photos of the body kits and wheels?

Cheers,
Adam

[MTI]

[500sel1982]

How about this one...

[Blue Lightning]

Originally Posted by MTI

Looks like this one has had a minor fender-bender at some point...