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  All Makes | 2 Door Convertible | Mercedes-Benz | SL Class | 1997


1997 Mercedes-Benz SL Class 2dr Roadster 3.2L

FEATURES
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SPECIFICATIONS
 
 
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interlock
Remote infrared locking system-inc: remote trunk release, remote window closing, starter interrupt
 
Braking & Traction
Hydraulic 4-wheel pwr-assisted disc brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
 
Engines & Emissions
3.2L DOHC SMPI in-line 6-cyl engine
 
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Bose sound system w/Acoustimass, antitheft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & auto reverse cassette player, auto speed-dependent volume adjustment, 6-speakers
Automatic electric AM/FM/cellular antenna
 
Exterior Lighting
Rear foglamp
Front foglamps
Halogen headlamps & heated washing system w/wipers
 
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control-inc: dust filter, residual-heat REST mode
 
Instrumentation
Cruise control
 
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Adjustable front center armrest
Velour floor mats
Burl walnut interior trim
 
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Universal integrated garage door opener
 
Safety
10-way electrically adjustable front bucket seats w/head restraints/3-position driver seat memory
Automatic slip control
Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
Driver & front passenger front/side airbag supplemental restraint system
 
Steering
Electrically operated tilt/telescoping steering column w/3-position memory
Pwr-assisted recirculating-ball steering
Independent front suspension w/damper struts, coil springs, lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry, stabilizer bar, negative-offset steering
 
Storage
Interior central locking for storage compartments
4-remote locking storage compartments
 
Suspension
Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry, coil springs, stabilizer bar
 
Transmission
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
 
Wheels & Tires
Rear wheel drive
16" X 8.0" 12-hole aluminum-alloy wheels
P225/55ZR16 SBR tires
 
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Eccentric-sweep windshield wiper w/heated washer system, rain-sensing wiper activation
Auto dimming driver mirror
Dual heated electric remote outside rearview mirrors
Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature
Pwr windows w/express-down control
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Key or remote-operated window closing capability
 
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