Power comes from a 5.5 Liter V8 cranking out 382 HP and a wheel-spinning 391 lb-ft starting at 2,800 RPM. The 7-speed transmission snaps off lightening fast, yet buttery shifts in this rear engined convertible. The handling of the car is excellent for a car that also offers up a very smooth ride characteristics. Standard options such as Speed Sensitive steering produce extremely stable driving at highway speeds as does the Active body control, and electronic stability program.
The hi-tech interior has 10-speaker Harman/Kardon Logic7 surround sound, HD digital radio, in-dash 6-disc DVD/CD changer, Sirius satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, enhanced voice control, iPod/MP3 media interface and, Dual-zone automatic climate control. The interior also has the full leather seating package which includes additional wood trim and premium leather.
The Premium Package offers heated and ventilated front seats with massage, an electronic trunk closer, Keyless go, and the AIRSCARF neck warmer for colder days with the top down.
The sport AMG package includes tough looking 19-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels, High-performance tires, Sport steering wheel, Dark-tinted headlamps and tail lamps, Silver front brake calipers, perforated rear brake discs and manual shift mode.
If you're in the market for a luxury roadster with both comfort and performance, look no further than this well kept 550 SL.
Engine: Size: 5.5L 32-valve V-8 Horsepower: 382 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque: 391 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 rpm Drive: Rear-wheel Transmission: 7-speed electronic touch-shift automatic Curb weight: 4220 lb Wheels 19-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels Tires: 255/35ZR19 front; 285/30ZR19 rear Pirelli P Zero summer performance tires Standard Equipment: Direct-steer speed-sensitive power steering Active body control Retractable hard top Leather interior Power adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column Comand 40GB hard drive GPS navigation 10-speaker Harman/Kardon Logic7 surround sound HD digital radio, in-dash 6-disc DVD/CD changer Sirius satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity Enhanced voice control for audio, telephone, and navigation iPod/MP3 media interface Dual-zone automatic climate control Electronic cruise control (ESP) Auto-dimming rear and driver's side mirrors Bi-Xenon HID headlamps with active curve illumination Headlamps washing system Electrohydraulic braking system with ABS and BAS Electronic stability program Tire pressure monitoring system Options on this vehicle: Premium package - $3850 Heated and ventilated front seats with massage Electronic trunk closer Keyless go AIRSCARF Sport wheel package - $2000 19-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels High-performance tires Sport steering wheel Dark-tinted headlamps and tail lamps Silver front brake calipers Perforated rear brake discs Manual shift mode Panorama roof with sunshade - $2000 Full leather seating package - $1550 Premium leather Wood/premium leather steering wheel and shift knob Parktronic (front and rear sensors) - $1170 Fuel economy: 14 / 21 / 16 mpg (city/hwy/combined)