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  All Makes | 2 Door Convertible | Mercedes-Benz | SL Class | 2001


2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Class 2dr Roadster 5.0L

FEATURES
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SPECIFICATIONS
 
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interlock
Pwr door locks
Remote infrared locking system-inc: doors, trunk release, 4 inside storage compartments, window closing
 
Braking & Traction
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4-wheel front ventilated/solid rear pwr disc brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
 
Engines & Emissions
Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine-inc: 2 ignition coils/spark plugs per cylinder
 
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Pwr AM/FM/cellular antenna
Bose sound system w/Acoustimass-inc: antitheft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & auto reverse cassette player, auto speed-dependent volume adjustment, 6-speakers
Pre-wiring for CD changer & cellular phone
 
Exterior Lighting
Halogen headlamps & heated washing system w/wipers
Red rear foglamp
Halogen front foglamps
 
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control-inc: dust filter, residual-heat REST mode
 
Instrumentation
Cruise control
 
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Burl hardwood interior trim on doors, dash, console, shiftgate
Adjustable front center armrest
Velour carpeting & floor mats
 
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Universal integrated garage door opener
Remote illuminated entry
 
Safety
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system
Door mounted side airbags
Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
10-way pwr front bucket seats w/head restraints
Nappa leather seats, head restraints
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
Automatic slip control (ASR)
Automatic pop-up rollbar
 
Seats
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
 
Steering
Pwr recirculating-ball steering w/damper
Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column
 
Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top
Removable aluminum hard convertible top
 
Suspension
Independent front suspension w/damper struts, triangular lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry
Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry/ alignment control
Front/rear coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas shock absorbers
 
Transmission
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
 
Wheels & Tires
17" X 8.25" aluminum-alloy wheels
Rear wheel drive
P245/45WR17 performance SBR tires
 
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Pwr windows w/express-down control for each window & 1-touch up/down for both windows via soft-top switch
Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature
Auto dimming driver mirror
Dual heated pwr remote outside mirrors w/3-position memory
Eccentric-sweep intermittent windshield wiper w/heated washer system/wiper parking position, rain sensor wiper activation
Heated rear window
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
 
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