slk55er

I'm still on a learning curve WRT my 2003 SL. I'd appreciate a clarification -- Is the "R" in registration and title of my "SL500R" something other than just designating the "R230" series or does this designate a sport model or something else?

I have the large MB tri-star in the grill, but no shift paddles. Was there a sport model in 2003? Is this a sport model?

Thanks very much for your help.

200MPH

Roadster

hyperion667

Romp; as in to go rompin' in that ****


(jk)

slk55er

Well, duh me. That's logical. Thanks much. Still wonder if there is both a "regular" and "sport" version in 2003.

B R

Cuz iz racecar.

slk55er

Mmm -- No. The SL is a great ride, but to paraphrase Walter Mondale, "I know racecars. Racecars are friends of mine. The SL is not a racecar." I'll go with "R for Roadster."

JackStraw

I think you mean Lloyd Bentsen.

Tri-Star

I've read that the R stands for the glass roof. If you have this option then that is what the R stands for.

slk55er

Ahh, yes. Thank you. You are correct.

1BGS

I had the same inquiry when my insurance and state registrations came to me with SL 500R on them...
I called both places and they both said that the R meant Roadster...

That was the story they both gave to me..

Smile,
Bruce

freakshoww

My is designated with an R, I don't have a glass roof. As others have said, the R stands for Roadster

freeschwag

I also have a 2005 SL500R, no glass roof (wish I did, that's a nice option)