Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Specs & Features
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SL500 2dr Convertible
5.0L 8cyl 5A
Starting MSRP
$83,800
| Overview Gas Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drive Type | Rear wheel drive |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Total Seating | 2 |
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 14/21 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 17 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 295.4/443.1 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.1 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 339 lb-ft @ 2,700 rpm |
| Valves | 24 |
| Cam type | Single overhead cam (SOHC) |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drive type | Rear wheel drive |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Four-wheel independent suspension | Standard |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 71.3 in. |
| Height | 51.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 99 in. |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft. |
| Curb weight | 4,125 lbs. |
| Gross weight | 4,873 lbs. |
| Country of final assembly | Germany |
| Colors | |
|---|---|
| Exterior Colors |
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| Interior Colors |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Front head room | 37.1 in. |
| Front leg room | 42.4 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 55.4 in. |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in. |
| Leather | Standard |
| Bucket front seats | Standard |
| 10-way power driver seat | Standard |
| 3 memorized driver seat settings | Standard |
| 10-way power passenger seat | Standard |
| 1 memorized passenger seat settings | Standard |
| Multi-level heated driver seat | Standard |
| Multi-level heated passenger seat | Standard |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Dual front side-mounted airbags | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Child seat anchors | Standard |
| 4-wheel ABS | Standard |
| Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Emergency braking assist | Standard |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution | Standard |
| Front fog/driving lights | Standard |
| 2 front headrests | Standard |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | Standard |
| Remote anti-theft alarm system | Standard |
| Engine immobilizer | Standard |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo | Standard |
| Bose premium brand speakers | Standard |
| 6 total speakers | Standard |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 2 one-touch power windows | Standard |
| Remote keyless power door locks | Standard |
| Power mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel | Standard |
| Power steering | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) | Standard |
| Front cupholders | Standard |
| Front door pockets | Standard |
| Remote trunk release | Standard |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Single zone front climate control | Standard |
| Interior air filtration | Standard |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror | Standard |
| Wood trim on dash | Standard |
| Wood trim on center console | Standard |
| Wood trim on doors | Standard |
| Leather trim on shift knob | Standard |
| Front reading lights | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| External temperature display | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Clock | Standard |
| Low fuel level warning | Standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| 18 x 9.5 in. wheels | Standard |
| Performance tires | Standard |
| 275/35R Z tires | Standard |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Rust | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Roadside assistance | Unlimited yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Free maintenance | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
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