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  All Makes | convertible | Mercedes-Benz | SL-Class | 2003


2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG

FEATURES
AND
SPECIFICATIONS
 
Anti-Theft & Locks
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Immobilizer
 
Braking & Traction
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
 
Doors
Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, alloy on doors and alloy on dashboard
 
Electrical
12v power outlet: front
 
Engines & Emissions
Multi-point injection fuel system
80 liter 21.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Coefficient of drag: 0.3
5439 cc 5.4 liters V 8 front engine with 97 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 9 compression ratio, overhead cam and three valves per cylinder
Fuel economy
Emission control level FED
Premium unleaded fuel
 
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Telematics
Eight speakers
Bose audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer
Element antenna
 
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Front spoiler
Gloss paint , black paint , metallic paint
Body color front and rear bumpers
 
Exterior Lighting
Door edge hazard lights
Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
Front fog lights
Projector beam lens gas discharge bulb headlights
Day time running lights
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
High pressure headlight cleaners
Rear fog lights
 
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Passenger seat secondary ventilation controls
Supercharger compressor
Air conditioning with climate control
Ventilation system with recirculation setting, micro filter and active carbon filter
 
Instrumentation
Oil pressure
Tachometer
Online information system
Coming home device
Cruise control
Service interval indicator
External temperature
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Computer with average fuel consumption
Clock
 
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Front seats cigar lighter
Front ashtray
Floor mats
Front seats cup holders
Front seat center armrest
 
Interior Lighting
Illuminated entry system
Cargo area light
Front reading lights
Door entry light
 
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Garage door opener
Remote audio controls
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Remote fuel filler door release
 
Safety
Two height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats
Sports heated electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, six adjustments and tilt adjustment
Front side airbag with occupant sensors
Memorized adjustment on door mirror position and steering wheel position with six driver's seat positions, six passenger seat positions and head restraint
Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Concealed system convertible rollover protection
 
Seats
Seating: two seats
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 317 and all seats in place (cu ft): 11.2
Wind deflector behind seats
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
 
Steering
Leather covered electrically adjustable steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Stability control
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Automatic five-speed transmission with mode select, lock-up, electronic control, manual mode and shift lever on steering wheel
 
Storage
Lockable glove compartment
Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
 
Suspension
Multi-link front and rear suspension independent with coil springs
Responsive suspension
Automatic front and rear suspension levelling
 
Wheels & Tires
Front alloy wheels with 18 inch rim diam and 8.5 inch rim width , rear alloy wheels with 18 inch rim diam and 9.5 inch rim width
Rear-wheel drive
Four-wheel ABS
Front tires with 255 mm tire width, 40% tire profile and W tire rating , rear tires with 285 mm tire width, 35% tire profile and W tire rating
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4534, overall length (inches): 178.5, overall width (mm): 1829, overall width (inches): 72, overall height (mm): 1295, overall height (inches): 51, wheelbase (mm): 2560, wheelbase (inches): 100.8, front track (mm): 1570, front track (inches): 61.8, rear track (mm): 1552, rear track (inches): 61.1, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11034 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.2
 
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Rear window with defogger
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows
Front power windows with two one-touch , rear power windows
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
Heated washer
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Driver power heated body color door mirrors with automatic operation , passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic
Electric hardtop convertible roof with glass rear window
Tinted glass on cabin
 
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