Vehicle Description
Is this 1-owner Mercedes SL55 AMG the perfect car? Fast, stylish,
technological, luxurious, built like a Panzer tank and ready for
open-air cruising, it might just be the Swiss Army knife of
world-class motoring. The cool thing about a brand like Mercedes,
or Swiss Army for that matter, is that they're really good at
offering everything their clientele could ever want or need. So,
looking for a low-mileage luxury car that's pretty much great at
everything? This lavish Benz should be at the top of your list!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Despite their recent challenges, Mercedes-Benz is a very fortunate
automaker. Not only do they have a great lineup of legendary,
well-engineered cars, they also have a top notch in-house tuner
brand that can take virtually anything the Benz boys produce and
turn it into something REAL special. Fastidiously maintained by one
serious car collector throughout its life, this clean SL shows the
kind of mileage that, in the world of modern mobility, amounts to
mere break-in time. The car's crisp Brilliant Silver Metallic
2-stage is exceptionally dynamic, and absolutely nails the formal
appearance Daimler has spent over 100 years cultivating. Fit and
finish is just as you'd expect from something that retailed for
$128K. And overall, the car is an outstanding piece that mixes Old
World craft with 21st century technology!
Like all of Daimler's best luxury metal, this drop-top's styling is
brilliantly executed with elegant proportions that rightfully place
form over function. At the front of the car, a combination of mesh
and composite grilles cage a chrome, 3-point star between bright
fog lights, a small Mercedes roundel and HID headlamps that feature
a built-in washing system. Behind that grille, an angled hood leads
the eye to factory-tint glass that's capped by a retractable
hardtop. At the sides of that glass, a monochromatic profile plants
prominent "V8 KOMPRESSOR" badging between a short antenna, silver
cove spears and body-matched mirrors that back Euro-spec turn
signals. And at the back of the car, a second mesh-filled valence
frames polished exhaust tips beneath pristine taillights, a second
3-point star and chrome badging that proudly proclaims the car's
AMG heritage.
ENGINE
Hoist the hood and you'll find a supercharged SOHC V8 that's so
smooth it'll make you forget you're in a sports car. Based on the
proven M112 V6, the all-aluminum engine is officially dubbed M113
because its design essentially added two cylinders. That hand-built
mill, topped with aluminum, 3-valve heads, utilizes a 1-piece cam,
fracture-split forged rods, a magnesium intake and SFI fuel
injection to bump an Autobahn-baking 493 horsepower into 520
lb./ft. of continent-shifting torque. Along with providing the
physical sensation of having a rocket engine strapped to your
derriere, this Sports Light catapults to 60 MPH in a mere 4.5
seconds; and has no problem quickly reaching its electronically
limited 155 MPH terminal velocity. Flick the key and the
sophisticated powerplant lights off instantly, humming to life with
a technical roar that seems to float through the tail pipes. And
when you fully pressurize the electronic fuel injectors, the rich
mill provides plenty of torque at any speed.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Under this classy roadster, rock-solid Mercedes engineering
provides a luxurious ride that, while not too firm, also doesn't
share the softer characteristics of a traditional luxury barge.
That's because, like its engine, the car's undercarriage was
completely massaged by AMG. An upgraded, fully independent
suspension benefits from standard Active Body Control, 18-inch
wheels and smooth-riding 225/40 and 285/35 Michelin Pilot Sports.
One squeeze of the throttle and a 5-speed automatic transmission,
finished with Mercedes' SpeedShift manumatic technology, streams
seamless power through a highway-friendly rear end. Need to stop?
No worries: a well-balanced 4-wheel disc brake system utilizes
standard ABS, drilled rotors and AMG-branded calipers to provide a
reliable, drama-free escape from virtually any speed. And when
you're carving curves and tearing up the twisties, Electronic
Stability Control combines with speed-sensitive power
rack-and-pinion steering to ensure you arrive at your destination
quickly and safely.
INTERIOR
Inside this fashionable land rocket, you'll find a Dark Grey
cockpit that's Teutonic luxury at its finest. The car's seats,
heated leather thrones which hide full power-adjustment under
conservative AMG emblems, show virtually no wear at all. In front
of those seats, a combination of analog and digital gauges is laid
out in typical AMG fashion, with red pointers sweeping silver
digits. Mercedes has become the savior of modern consoles by
designing a tasteful piece that features a perfect combination of
glossy wood and French-stitched leather. The driver spins a
dark-trimmed steering wheel around AMG SpeedShift paddles and
buttons for the car's top-notch infotainment. And that infotainment
kicks of a roster of excellent amenities that includes dual-zone
climate control and Mercedes famed KeylessGo system.
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND
ACCESSORIES
The car's original Owner's Manual
The car's original factory accessory literature
A New Vehicle Delivery Certification
Service records
A clean CarFax report
Two key fobs
A Mercedes-Benz first aid kit (in passenger's under-seat
compartment)
The bottom line: this Mercedes is A LOT of bang for your buck! Low
miles, documented service, topless cruising, incredible
performance, and a brand of luxury that's unmatched by everything
but the best of today's showroom-fresh metal. What more could
anyone ask for? Call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte and check
out this sweet SL55 AMG!
SUMMARY
1-owner, well-maintained, car that's logged only 26,348 miles
5.4 liter Supercharged V8 / 493 horsepower
5-speed automatic transmission / Equipped with SpeedShift
AMG-tuned suspension
AMG-tuned 4-wheel power disc brakes
18-inch AMG wheels
Dark Grey leather interior / Factory dual-zone climate control /
Factory infotainment
Brilliant Silver Metallic paint
Sale includes an original New Vehicle Delivery Certification and
service records