The R129 SL-Class was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 to 2001. This 2-door sports grand tourer was available in a range of powertrains and trim lines, including the SL 280, SL 300, SL 320, SL 500, and a variety of AMG variants. The R129 was the last SL-Class to be offered with a manual gearbox.