2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class -- Description

Exterior:

• Auto dimming driver mirror
• Dual heated pwr remote outside mirrors w/3-position memory
• Halogen front foglamps
• Red rear foglamp

• Automatic pop-up padded rollbar
• Eccentric-sweep intermittent windshield wiper w/heated washer system/wiper parking position, rain sensor wiper activation
• Halogen headlamps & heated washing system w/wipers

Interior:

• Adjustable front center armrest
• Automatic climate control-inc: dust filter, residual-heat REST mode
• Burl hardwood interior trim on doors, dash, console, shiftgate
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Nappa leather seats, head restraints
• Pwr AM/FM/cellular antenna
• Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature
• Velour carpeting & floor mats

• Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interlock
• Bose sound system w/Acoustimass-inc: antitheft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & auto reverse cassette player, auto speed-dependent volume adjustment, 6-speakers
• Cruise control
• Heated rear window
• Pre-wiring for CD changer & cellular phone
• Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column
• Universal integrated garage door opener

Mechanical:

• 17" X 8.25" aluminum-alloy wheels
• 4-wheel front ventilated/solid rear pwr disc brakes
• 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
• Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
• Independent front suspension w/damper struts, triangular lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry
• Pwr recirculating-ball steering w/damper
• Variable length intake manifold

• 21.1 gallon fuel tank
• 5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine-inc: 2 ignition coils/spark plugs per cylinder
• Front/rear coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas shock absorbers
• Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry/ alignment control
• P245/45WR17 performance SBR tires
• Rear wheel drive

Safety:

• Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
• Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
• Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system

• Automatic pop-up rollbar
• Door mounted side airbags