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  All Makes | convertible | Mercedes-Benz | SL-Class | 2002


2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Silver Arrow Edition

FEATURES
AND
SPECIFICATIONS
 
Anti-Theft & Locks
Immobilizer
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Audio anti-theft protection: code
 
Braking & Traction
Brake assist system
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
 
Doors
Luxury trim leather on gearknob, wood & leather on doors and alloy on dashboard
 
Engines & Emissions
80 liter 21.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Premium unleaded fuel
4966 cc 5 liters V 8 front engine with 97 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, overhead cam and three valves per cylinder
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.2, EPA highway (mpg): 23, EPA city (l/100km): 14.7 and EPA city (mpg): 16
Multi-point injection fuel system
Coefficient of drag: 0.34
Emission control level FED
 
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Power antenna
Bose audio system with AM/FM radio, cassette, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer
Six speakers
 
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Metallic paint
Body color front and rear bumpers
Front spoiler
 
Exterior Lighting
Rear fog lights
Projector beam lens gas discharge bulb headlights
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Front fog lights
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
 
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Air conditioning with climate control
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
 
Instrumentation
External temperature
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Clock
Computer with average fuel consumption
Tachometer
Cruise control
Coming home device
Service interval indicator
Online information system
Oil pressure
 
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Front seat center armrest
Front seats cup holders
Floor mats
Front seats cigar lighter
Front ashtray
 
Interior Lighting
Door entry light
Cargo area light
Illuminated entry system
Front reading lights
 
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Remote fuel filler door release
Garage door opener
 
Safety
Memorized adjustment on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions, five passenger seat positions and head restraint
Front side airbag with occupant sensors
Concealed system convertible rollover protection
Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Two height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats
 
Seats
Seating: two seats
Wind deflector behind seats
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 224 and all seats in place (cu ft): 7.9
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
 
Steering
Stability control
Power steering
Leather covered electrically adjustable steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
 
Storage
Lockable glove compartment
Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
 
Suspension
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
 
Transmission
Automatic five-speed transmission with mode select, lock-up, electronic control and shift lever on floor
 
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
Four-wheel ABS
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4498, overall length (inches): 177.1, overall width (mm): 1811, overall width (inches): 71.3, overall height (mm): 1303, overall height (inches): 51.3, wheelbase (mm): 2515, wheelbase (inches): 99, front track (mm): 1534, front track (inches): 60.4, rear track (mm): 1524, rear track (inches): 60, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10790 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.4
Rear-wheel drive
Front tires with 245 mm tire width, 40% tire profile and Z tire rating , rear tires with 275 mm tire width, 35% tire profile and Z tire rating
Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel
 
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Removable hardtop convertible roof with glass rear window , electric softtop convertible roof
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Driver power heated body color door mirrors with automatic operation , passenger power heated body color door mirrors
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
Chrome/bright trim around side windows and on side of body
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows
Heated washer
Front power windows with two one-touch
Rear window with defogger
Tinted glass on cabin
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
 
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