Vehicle Description
2dr Roadster 5.5L AMG Two-seater Passenger Car
The SL55 AMG roadster is fast, fun and elegant. 493 HP, 516
pound-feet torque. It was the most potent Benz ever offered in
North America and the quickest factory Benz at the time.
The AMG has a supercharger and air-to-water intercooler, the latter
designed with its own separate supply of fluid. Made by IHI, the
belt-driven supercharger is of the Lysholm type, with a
Teflon-coated screw-style impeller delivering boost up to 11.6
psi.
Although this is basically the same SOHC 24-valve aluminum V-8 used
in the SL500, there are significant differences. The hand-assembled
AMG version is stroked from 84 millimeters to 92, increasing
displacement from 4966cc to 5439, and the forged aluminum pistons
drop the compression ratio from 10.0:1 to 9:0:1, an anti-detonation
measure. There are heavy-duty bearings with cross-bolted mains at
the bottom end, plus a new sump and a more powerful oil pump.
Top-end mods include double valve springs, reprofiled cams, and
bigger intake and exhaust plumbing.
The supercharged eight feeds its power to a five-speed automatic
transmission that incorporates an updated edition of the Mercedes
SpeedShift manumatic.
The SL55s rotors are big. 14.2 by 1.3 inches in front, 13.0 by 0.9
in the rear, vented and cross-drilled at both ends. The diameters
are bigger than the garden-variety SLs, and the fronts are squeezed
by eight-piston calipers.
The key to the SL55s level cornering attitudes is the corporate
Active Body Control electro-mechano-hydraulic almost-active
suspension, recalibrated in this application for firmer responses
without compromising ride quality.
As you'd expect, the SL55 is posh-plus inside, with all the goodies
plus some AMG adds such as a sport steering wheel, aluminum
interior trim, Alcantara suede atop the instrument binnacle and in
the headliner, silver-face AMG instruments with red needles, and,
the most seductive interior element, deep leather-clad power bucket
seats.
Why rare? Check the bottom line. With a base price of $118,295 in
2003, the SL55 was and is an executive hot rod.
This vehicle is located at Atomic Motors in Henderson, Nevada just
20 minutes from the fabulous Las Vegas Strip! Call Bill at
702-556-0888 or the dealership at 702-826-3811 for more
information. www.atomicmotors.net
It is the responsibility of the buyer to either inspect the vehicle
personally or via a 3rd party, to ensure satisfaction as to the
condition and value, prior to purchase.
MECHANICAL
Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
Independent 4-link front/5-arm rear suspension w/anti-dive
technology
TIREFIT puncture sealant in lieu of spare tire
Sensotronic brake control
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EXTERIOR
Attachable mesh wind deflector
AMG designed front air dam, side skirts & rear apron
Red rear foglamp
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INTERIOR
Aluminum trim on console & doors
Dual retractable cup holders
Illuminated/climate controlled glove-box & armrest storage
Parcel net in right footwell
Multi-function steering wheel
Selective/programmable locking/unlocking
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SAFETY
Sensotronic brake control
Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height
adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
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Fuel Capacity:21.1gal
Fuel Economy:City: high: 14MPG low: 14MPG Hwy: high:20MPG
low:20MPG
Drivetrain:Rear wheel drive
Suspension:Active Body Control (ABC)-inc: coil spring &
electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/AMG shock absorber
at each wheel
Tire - Front:P255/40WR18 high-performance front tires
Tire - Rear:P285/35WR18 high-performance rear tires
Steering:Rack & pinion vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr steering
Brakes:4-wheel cross-drilled/ventilated disc brakes
Roof:Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop
Convenience:Tele-Aid-inc: 24-hour contact w/Mercedes Benz for
emergency aid, information, roadside assistance
Mirrors:Dual illuminated visor
