EMC
2003 SL500/SL55 AMG
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The
most powerful Mercedes-Benz is here: · SL55 prices:
MSRP plus $7,000 USD Mercedes-Benz is set to expand
the model range with a breathtaking sports car from Mercedes-AMG. The Stuttgart-based car brand will present the high-performance
SL 55 AMG Roadster for the first time in the United States this summer.
In addition to impressive
state-of-the-art technology, comprehensive safety features and unparalleled exclusivity, the value for money of the new SL-Class
puts it in a league of its own. Indeed, the new SL 500 is over three percent better value than the previous model, thanks
to the considerably higher quality of the standard equipment fitted.
The supercharged V8 engine
in the SL 55 AMG makes it the most powerful Mercedes passenger car on the market. The new 5.5-litre powerplant develops a
remarkable 350 kW/476 hp and generates maximum torque of 700 Newtonmetres as low as 2650 rpm. This level of torque is available
up to 4500 rpm. The end result is awesome performance on tap at low revs and unsurpassed elasticity under acceleration in
any gear. The SL 55 AMG covers the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds and reaches an electronically limited top
speed of 250 km/h. Dynamic styling,
an exclusive interior and automatic transmission with gearshift at the steering wheel
From the outside, the AMG
Roadster can be distinguished from the SL 500 by several features, including even more dynamic styling, striking side skirts,
darkened taillights, sporty 18-inch multi-spoke wheels and four chromed tailpipes. Inside the car, the sporty integral seats
in special perforated leather, coloured-leather decorative stitching, trim elements in high-quality aluminium/sand casting
and cockpit instruments with light-coloured dials, silver-coloured symbol discs and red needles emphasise the unique character
of this high-performance roadster. The high-speed driving experience is fur-ther enhanced by five-speed automatic transmission
with racing-style gearshift using buttons on the steering wheel.
SBC electrohydraulic
brakes and active suspension come as standard
Another improvement on the
previous SL generation can be seen in the unique high-tech equipment fitted as standard on the new SL 500 and SL 55 AMG. This
includes leading-edge driving dynamics systems - such as Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) and Active Body Control (ABC) suspension
- the innovative vario-roof, new head-thorax-sidebags and xenon headlamps. Optimum comfort is provided by the automatic climate
control system with its sun and pollutant sensor, memory function for the seats, steering wheel and exterior mirrors, and
the Headlamp Assist light sensor. An anti-theft alarm, adap-tive accelerator pedal and infrared remote control for the vario-roof
are other special features included as standard in the new Mercedes Roadster. Accepting offers now for
immediate delivery - call to order your SL55 - $5,000 deposit required.
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