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The 2005 SL500 Roadster
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Audio, Navigation and Communications

COMAND-DVD Cockpit Management and Data system integrates: DVD-based navigation, AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio, in-dash single-CD player, controls for rear-cabin-mounted 6-disc CD changer and phone. A 6.5" color-LCD in-dash screen. Ten mode-dependent soft keys alongside screen for easy access to commands and on-screen menus.

Fiber-optic network offers precise, high-speed communication among components. Factory preparation for CD changer and cellular phone, and SIRIUS Satellite Radio prewiring, using fiber-optic network.

Bose® Cabin Surround ™ multichannel digital sound system features: 8 speakers, including a dash-mounted center fill speaker and a 4x6" woofer, Cabin Surround sound architecture, with independent front and rear channels for a 360° sound ***** and a proprietary channel assignment algorithm for a balanced, accurate surround-sound experience for playback of audio CDs and optional SIRIUS Satellite Radio at each seating position, Bose Centerpoint™ signal processing, which processes stereo and matrix surround CDs to five independent channels, delivering a multichannel surround-sound experience, even from conventional stereo CDs. Bose AudioPilot™ digital processing, which monitors sound within the cabin and helps compensate for unwanted ambient noise with no perceived change in audio volume.

Integrated rear-cabin-mounted 6-disc CD changer.

COMAND-DVD in-dash navigation system uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to determine the current location of your car, with map ******** for the contiguous U.S., Hawaii and Canada on a single DVD. DVD-ROM drive concealed in trunk.

Tele Aid system uses GPS satellites plus a cellular link to provide 24-hour live assistance for emergency aid (SOS button), information (i-button) or Roadside Assistance (wrench button). Tele Aid basic services include Automatic Collision Notification (engages SOS function if an air bag or ETD deploys), Stolen Vehicle Tracking, Remote Door Unlock service and Dealer Connect.

Chassis

Front suspension

Independent 4-link.

Rear suspension

Independent 5-arm multilink.

Active Body Control (ABC)

ABC, an active suspension system, utilizes a coil spring and an electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder in series, plus a separate gas-pressurized shock absorber at each wheel. Using a total system pressure of up to 2,900 psi, ABC continually adjusts each wheel's suspension to counteract vibration, pitch, dive, squat and roll. ABC also provides automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride height and automatic lowering at higher speeds. Driver-selectable sport mode virtually eliminates body roll for even flatter cornering and sharper handling response.

Steering

Rack-and-pinion with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist and integrated hydraulic damper.

Turning circle

36.2 ft/11.0 m curb-to-curb.

Steering wheel turns

2.6 lock-to-lock.

Wheels

Standard aluminum-alloy 5-spoke design, 8.5 x 18 front, 9.5 x 18 rear.

Tires

255/40 R18 95W front, 285/35 R18 97W rear, high performance.

Brakes

Electrohydraulic 4-circuit brakes. 12.3" perforated and internally ventilated front discs with 4-piston fixed type calipers. 11.8" solid rear discs with single-piston floating calipers.

Sensotronic Brake Control

Sensotronic is an electrohydraulic braking system which transmits brake pressure individually to each wheel based on driver input and various vehicle parameters. Sensotronic more precisely controls brake pressure at each wheel during normal braking, emergency stopping and ESP operation. Soft Stop precisely modulates brake pressure as the car approaches a stop during normal braking. Automatic brake drying applies the brakes lightly and briefly based on windshield wiper use and driver braking intervals, to reduce moisture on the brake surfaces in wet weather. Predictive brake priming sets the brake pads nearer the discs when the driver quickly releases the accelerator, for faster brake response.

Brake Assist

Brake Assist senses emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal and immediately applies maximum available power boost, potentially reducing the overall stopping distance by helping to eliminate the delay caused by a common human tendency not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Letting up on the brake pedal releases Brake Assist.

Antilock Braking System

senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together (to help maintain stability) as needed up to 30 times per second, to prevent lockup and maintain steering ability. Sensotronic eliminates the pedal pulsation commonly associated with conventional brake systems and ABS.

Drivetrain

Transmission

Driver-adaptive electronic 7-speed automatic. Driver-adaptive programming adjusts shift points to the driver's current driving style. Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift lever left or right from the Drive position. Shift into Optimum Gear programming allows one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one second. Driver-selectable Comfort mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse gear, and upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve control on slippery surfaces.

Drive configuration

Rear-wheel drive.

Rear axle ratio

2.82:1

Driver-adaptive electronic 7-speed automatic

Engine

Engine

4,966-cc SOHC 24-valve 90° V-8. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block. Alloy heads.

Net power

302 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Net torque

339 lb-ft @ 2,700 - 4,250 rpm

Compression ratio

10.0:1.

Fuel requirement

Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane.

Fuel and ignition system

ME 2.8 engine management. Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark ignition includes individual cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock. Electronic throttle. Two high-energy ignition coils and two spark plugs per cylinder, with 100,000-mile spark plug intervals.

Intake system

Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases intake runner length at lower rpm for improved response.

5.0L 24-valve V-8 engine

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

100.8 in/2,560 mm

Overall length

178.5 in/4,535 mm

Overall height

51.0 in/1,295 mm (top up)

Overall width

71.5 in/1,815 mm

Front track

61.4 in/1,559 mm

Rear track

60.5 in/1,537 mm

Coefficient of drag

0.29 cd (top up)

Curb weight

4,065 lb/1,844 kg

Exterior Features

Titanium Grey grille with four ribs.

Dual chrome exhaust tips.

Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop, operated via console control or SmartKey remote. Rear window pivots 180° while top folds, for more space-efficient stowage of folded top in trunk.

Double-hinged trunk lid opens at front edge for top retraction and at rear for access to cargo area.

Dual power mirrors, linked to driver's seat memory and automatically heated.

Easy-Pack system tilts up folded roof at the touch of a button for easier access to trunk compartment.

Attachable fine-mesh wind deflector (fastens to roll bar in either raised or retracted position).

Auto-dimming left-side mirror.

Parking-assist right-side mirror can be programmed to tilt down upon shifting to Reverse.

Electrically heated rear window with auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed and outside temperature.

Dual aero-blade windshield wipers.

Heated washer nozzles. Heated wiper parking position.

Infrared rain sensor automatically adjusts wiper speed and intermittent wiper frequency from infinite delay to constant wiping, based on amount of rainfall measured on windshield.

Xenon High Intensity Discharge low-beam headlamps with automatic level control, halogen high beams, clear high-impact polycarbonate lenses, and heated headlamp washers.

Halogen front foglamps. Single red rear foglamp, integrated in left taillamp cluster.

Driver-selectable light-sensing headlamps can be set via the Auto position of the headlamp switch to automatically illuminate in darkness, and when entering dark tunnels or parking garages.

Driver-programmable Daytime Running Lamps illuminate low-beam headlamps in daylight, with auto-on override in darkness.

Automatic lamp substitution uses a nearby lamp if a critical bulb fails.

Monochromatic red rear lamp covers with dual-intensity LED brake lamps and taillamps.

Touch Turn Signals flash three times with one touch of turn-signal lever, for lane-changing. Auxiliary LED turn signal indicators are integrated with side mirror housings.

Instrumentation

Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature.

Chronographic-style gauges with glacier blue backlighting and illuminated indicators.

Digital clock and display of Touch Shift gear selection and shift mode.

Automatic illumination of displays and controls based on ambient light.

Dual multifunction displays in speedometer and tachometer faces indicate Touch Shift gear selection and shift mode, and can be scrolled via steering-wheel controls to operate and display various menus and vehicle features: Odometer and resettable trip meter; outside temperature indicator; Maintenance System, tire pressure, engine oil-level check, and digital speedometer; radio station, CD track, satellite radio station; Navigation system route guidance; Distronic adaptive cruise control settings; vehicle reminder and malfunction messages; driver-programmable settings for instrument cluster, lighting, vehicle and convenience features; trip computer (elapsed time fuel consumption, distance to empty); Mobile phone book.

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System displays distance remaining to next basic maintenance service, indicates type of service due, and provides automatic reminder feature when service interval draws near.

Warning lights and/or messages for open door, exterior lamp failure, and low fuel, engine oil, coolant and washer fluid levels.

Audible reminders to release parking brake, switch off headlamps and remove key from ignition.

Interior Dimensions

Headroom

37.7 in/957 mm (top up)

Legroom

42.9 in/1,089 mm

Shoulder room

54.0 in/1,372 mm

Trunk capacity

10.2 cu ft/288.0 liters (top up), 7.3 cu ft/206.0 liters (top down)

Cabin capacity

57.8 cu ft/1,637.0 liters

Interior Features

Dual-zone CFC-free automatic climate control with individual left and right controls for temperature and airflow direction, with dual automatic modes.

Seat-belt usage sensors allow climate control to focus first on occupied seating positions.

REST mode can ventilate cabin or help keep cabin warmer using residual heat for up to 30 minutes after car is turned off.

Electrostatic dust and pollen filter. Integrated activated charcoal filter with smog-sensing automatic recirculation of filtered cabin air.

Sun sensor helps compensate for the effects of directional sunlight on the occupants.

Humidity/dewpoint sensor helps reduce window fogging during humid weather, and helps prevent overdrying of cooled air.

Tunnel mode offers one-touch closing of all windows and cabin air intake by pressing and holding the air-recirculation button. Pressing button again restores previous window and sunroof positions.

Climate control also compensates for driving speed, window and hardtop positions, and ambient temperature.

Multifunction steering wheel provides convenient, additional controls for basic functions of audio system and phone, plus operation of multifunction display.

Power windows, with one-touch express-up/down for the front windows, express-up/down for the rear windows (via front window controls).

Auto-dimming rearview mirror.

4-way (tilt/telescoping) power steering column, position linked to driver's seat memory.

Driver-programmable easy-exit feature can move driver's seat rearward and/or raise steering column when SmartKey is removed from ignition, and restore positions when key is reinserted.

Electronic cruise control, with digital readout of selected speed in multifunction display upon engagement.

Automatic ambient lighting provides gentle illumination to the console, door handles and footwells.

Dual reading lamps.

Courtesy lamps with programmable fade-out time. Entrance lamps in both doors.

Dual illuminated vanity mirrors (in sun visors)

Dual retractable cupholders.

Center armrest.

Glovebox and compartment underneath center armrest are both illuminated and include climate-control air outlets.

Enclosed door pockets. Carpeted shelf behind seats with retractable luggage straps. Dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf. Locking car from outside automatically locks all of these compartments, for added convenience when parking with the top down.

Parcel net in right footwell.

Locking and Security

SmartKey uses an electronic code to unlock the gearshift and ignition. Removing SmartKey from ignition disables engine computer to help prevent unauthorized starting

SmartKey remote control integrates: door lock/unlock buttons, trunk opener, removable valet key, panic alarm; driver may selectively unlock only the driver's door and fuel filler, or both doors plus the trunk/tailgate and fuel filler.

SmartKey remote locking uses redundant infrared and radio-frequency signals for improved range, and rolling-code signal for protection from transmitter cloning.

SmartKey offers infrared-remote opening/closing of windows and remote raising/lowering of hardtop, and can turn on Active Ventilated seats, from outside the car.

Driver-programmable user-recognition feature links each SmartKey to driver's preferences (up to three individual users per car) for: driver's seat memory settings (including steering column and outside mirror positions) and various climate control settings.

Driver-programmable driveaway locking can automatically lock the doors when the car reaches 9 mph.

Night security illumination uses the car's exterior lights to help illuminate a path after parking. Driver-programmable intervals allow lights to stay on for 60, 45, 30 or 15 seconds, or not at all.

Locator lighting uses the car's lights to help light a return path when the car is remote-unlocked in darkness. Unlocking car activates illuminated entry system, which includes interior lighting, plus entrance lamps in both doors.

Pneumatic trunk closing assist.

Emergency trunk release, located inside trunk and illuminated for 60 minutes after trunk lid is closed.

Integrated 3-button garage door control, compatible with HomeLink® components and some other systems.

Tele Aid GPS-based Stolen Vehicle Recovery allows law enforcement agencies to track and recover stolen vehicle.

Tele Aid Remote Door Unlock allows owner to have doors automatically unlocked in the event the SmartKey becomes locked inside vehicle.

Tele Aid Automatic Alarm Notification alerts Mercedes-Benz to contact vehicle owner if antitheft alarm sounds.

Performance

Acceleration

0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds

Fuel economy

EPA estimate

16 mpg

Highway estimate

23 mpg

Emission certification

Ultra Low Emission Vehicle

Restraint Systems

Integrated Restraint System: Driver and passenger are each provided with a front air bag, a door-mounted side-impact head/thorax air bag, and 3-point seat belt with Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) and belt force limiter. Driver is also provided with a knee air bag.

Adaptive dual-stage front air bags are deployed in response to frontal impact severity.

ETDs are deployed in a front or rear impact exceeding a preset threshold of severity, or certain rollovers. An ETD will not deploy if seat belt is unfastened.

Occupancy sensor prevents the passenger's front and side-impact head/thorax air bags from deploying if the seat is unoccupied. An ETD will not deploy if seat belt is unfastened.

Automatic Collision Notification engages Tele Aid SOS function if an air bag or ETD deploys.

Selectable seat-belt retractor for passenger seat, to help secure a child seat.

Seat belts are attached to seat frames at all three points. Shoulder belts height-adjust automatically.

Head restraints automatically height-adjust as the seats move fore-aft. Head restraints also power-adjust for height and adjust fore-aft manually.

Pop-up roll bar: If sensors detect an imminent rollover, a high-strength steel roll bar automatically deploys in 0.3 second. Driver can also raise and retract the roll bar electrically via a console control.

Seating & Trim

12-way power front seats, each with pneumatically adjustable lumbar support and 3-position memory. Driver's seat memory includes steering column and outside mirror positions. Memory presets are linked to each SmartKey's user-recognition feature.

Heated seats.

Easy-access courtesy feature with obstruction sensor: A touch of a button tilts seatback and power-glides seat forward, to facilitate use of rear-cabin storage areas. Another touch of the button restores seat position.

Hand-fitted premium leather upholstery on seats, head restraints, dash, console, doors, armrests, roll bar and rear cabin panels.

Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob.

Hand-polished Chestnut, Burl Walnut or Black Ash wood trim on console and doors.

Stainless-steel door sill trim.

Velour floor carpeting and floor mats.

Traction Control & Stability Systems

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Standard ESP compares the driver's intended course, via steering and braking inputs, to the vehicle's response, via lateral acceleration, rotation (yaw) and individual wheel speeds. ESP then brakes individual front or rear wheels and/or reduces excess engine power as needed to help correct understeer (plowing) or oversteer (fishtailing). ESP also integrates all-speed traction control, which senses drive-wheel slip under acceleration and individually brakes the slipping wheel or wheels, and/or reduces excess engine power, until control is regained.

Vin #: WDBSK75F75F088914
Body Style: Convertible
Doors: 2 Doors
Color: Black
Mileage: 75,252
Engine: v8
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Train: Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type: Gasoline