2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 500

5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve alloy V8 engine

Motronic ME 2.8 engine management-inc: integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection & phased twin-spark ignition, individual cylinder control, electronic throttle w/adaptive accelerator, (2) high-energy ignition coils & (2) spark plugs per cylinder

Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold

5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, Touch Shift

Acceleration Slip Control (ASR) traction control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Rear wheel drive

Independent 4-link front suspension

Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension w/anti-dive geometry

Active Body Control (ABC) suspension-inc: coil springs & electronically- controlled hydraulic cylinders in series, separate gas-pressurized shock absorbers, automatic wheel adjustments for vibration/pitch/dive/squat/roll, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride height w/automatic lowering at high speeds, driver-selectable sport mode

P255/45WR17 all-season high-performance tires

Collapsible compact limited-use spare tire w/lightweight wheel & portable electric air compressor

17" x 8.5" 7-spoke alloy wheels

Pwr speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering w/integral hydraulic damper

Pwr 4-circuit 4-wheel disc brakes-inc: cross-drilled & internally ventilated front discs w/4-piston fixed-type calipers, internally ventilated rear discs w/single-piston sliding calipers

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Brake Assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)

Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC)-inc: electrohydraulic braking system to optimize brake pressure at each wheel, Soft Stop brake pressure modulation, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming, elimination of ABS brake pedal pulsation

80 litre fuel tank

Pwr retractable aluminum hardtop

Automatic pop-up padded rollbar w/fine-mesh wind deflector

Easy-Pack system (tilts up folded roof for trunk access)

Xenon high intensity discharge low-beam headlamps w/automatic leveling-inc: halogen high beams, light-sensing auto-on, heated headlamp washers

Halogen front fog lamps

Red rear fog lamp

Dual heated pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming LH mirror, programmable RH parking-assist

Aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system & heated park position

Infrared rain sensor intermittent wiper control

12-way pwr front heated bucket seats w/pneumatic adjustable lumbar support, 3-position memory, easy-access feature

Leather upholstery-inc: seatbacks, head restraints, dash, console, doors, armrests, roll bar, rear cabin panels, steering wheel, shift knob

Front head restraints-inc: automatic pwr height adjustment w/override, manual fore-aft adjustment

Centre armrest-inc: pwr locking climate-controlled storage compartment, dual retractable cup holders

Velour carpeting & floor mats

4-way pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/3-position memory & easy-exit feature

Multi-function steering wheel w/controls for audio & multi-function display

Chronographic style gauges w/glacier blue backlighting & illuminated indicators-inc: analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel, coolant temp

Instrumentation-inc: digital clock, outside temp, Touch Shift gear selection, winter/std shift mode

Automatic illumination of instrumentation & controls based on ambient light

Flexible Service System (calculates & displays distance remaining to next maintenance based on driving conditions & oil quality)

Multi-function display-inc: odometer, trip odometer, trip computer, Flexible Service System, oil level, digital speedometer, audio status, navigation instructions, driver-programmable vehicle functions, reminder & malfunction messages

Touch turn signals (flash three times w/one touch for lane changing)

Pwr windows w/one-touch express-up/down for front windows & one-touch operation of all windows via pwr top control

Pwr door locks-inc: programmable driveaway locking when car reaches 15kph

SmartKey remote central unlocking-inc: remote open/close for windows & top, doors & fuel filler locking and selective unlocking, gearshift & ignition unlock, trunk opener w/valet lockout, panic alarm

SmartKey user-recognition feature-inc: (3) memory settings for driver seat, outside mirrors, steering column, climate control

Tele Aid-inc: 24-hour emergency aid, information, roadside assistance, automatic collision/alarm notification in event airbag/ETR deploys or alarm activates, stolen vehicle tracking, remote unlocking service (subscription required)

Cruise control w/digital speed display

Night security/locator illumination (uses exterior lights to illuminate path)

Anti-theft alarm system w/towaway protection

Illuminated entry

Integrated HomeLink-compatible universal 3-button garage door opener

Dual-zone automatic climate control-inc: electrostatic dust/pollen filter, activated charcoal filter w/smog-sensor, "tunnel mode" (closes windows & incoming air vents via air recirculation button), 4-way sun sensor, dewpoint sensor, seatbelt usage sensors, REST mode (can ventilate or heat for up to 30 minutes after car is turned off)

Heated rear window w/automatic shutoff based on time, speed & temp

COMAND cockpit management & data system-inc: GPS/CD-ROM navigation system w/5" colour LCD in-dash display, radio controls

AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio w/in-dash CD player, CD changer controls

Rear cabin-mounted 6-disc CD changer

(8) speaker Bose sound system-inc: dash centre fill speaker, 4x6" woofer, Bose AudioPilot digital processing ambient cabin noise compensation

Fiber optic component wiring

Hand-polished wood trim on console & doors

Enclosed door storage pockets

Carpeted shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps

Dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Courtesy lamps w/programmable fade-out

Dual reading lamps

Door entrance lamps

Automatic low-intensity environmental comfort lighting of console, door handles & footwells

Right front footwell parcel net

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Brake Assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)

Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC)-inc: electrohydraulic braking system to optimize brake pressure at each wheel, Soft Stop brake pressure modulation, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming, elimination of ABS brake pedal pulsation

Acceleration Slip Control (ASR) traction control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system w/dual deployment levels

Dual front door-mounted side-impact airbags

Driver knee airbag

Occupancy sensor deactivates front passenger front & side airbags if seat is unoccupied

BabySmart child seat recognition system to deactivate front passenger airbag

3-point seat belts w/emergency tensioning devices (ETD), belt force limiters, automatic shoulder belt height adjustment

Selectable passenger seat belt retractor to help secure child seats

Automatic pop-up padded rollbar

Emergency internal trunk release w/60-minute illumination