2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-class Features And Specs

SL550 SL550 Package Includes

• Interior

• 12-way pwr front seats-inc

  3-position memory, pneumatic lumbar support, easy- access courtesy feature, automatic height-adjusting front head restraints

• Heated front seats

• Premium leather upholstery

• Aluminum door sills

• Leather-trimmed pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc

  memory, audio & multi-function display controls, programmable easy-exit feature

• Electronic analog tachometer & gauges for fuel level & coolant temp

• COMAND cockpit management & data system

• Dual multi-function displays in speedometer & tachometer faces-inc

  trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, cruise control, touch shift gear & shift mode selection, audio status, navigation route guidance

• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display-inc

  distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders, brake-pad wear

• Tire pressure monitoring system

• Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down front & 1-touch express down rear windows

• SmartKey system-inc

  remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking

• SmartKey infrared remote-inc

  trunk open, windows open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock all, hard top raise/lower doors or drivers

• Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc

  stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification

• DVD navigation system

• Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener

• Hands-free communication system

• Cruise control

• AM/FM stereo w/rear cabin mounted 6-disc CD changer

• Bose Cabin Surround multi-channel digital surround sound system

• Sirius satellite radio w/6-month subscription

• Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc

  electrostatic dust, pollen & active charcoal filters, smog, sun, humidity & dew point sensors, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, seat belt usage sensors

• Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time & driving speed & exterior temp

• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

• Night security illumination

• Locator lighting

• Leather-trimmed shift knob

• Attachable fine-mesh wind deflector

• Removable trunk separator

• Shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps, locking dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf

• Exterior

• Electro-hydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop w/easy-pack system

• Xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps-inc

  polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, heated headlamp washers, selectable light-sensing auto-on headlamps

• Halogen front foglamps

• Single rear red foglamp

• Dual-intensity LED brakelamps & taillamps

• Programmable daytime running lamps

• Pwr heated mirrors w/memory, auto-dimming driver mirror

• Rain-sensing wipers w/heated washer nozzles

• Entertainment

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  NA

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas V8

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  5.5L/333

• Fuel System

  SMPI

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  382 @ 6000

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  391 @ 2800-4800

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  NA

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  NA

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  NA

• Safety

• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system

• Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/occupant classification system, adaptive for passenger

• Door-mounted side-impact head & thorax airbags

• Drivers knee airbag

• 3-point seat belts-inc

  emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter, shoulder belt automatic height-adjusters

• Illuminated emergency interior trunk release

• Pop-up roll bar

• Electronic stability program (ESP)

• Programmable daytime running lamps

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Pwr Rack-&-pinion

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Turns, lock to lock

  2.6

• Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

  36.2

• Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

  NA

• Mechanical

• 5.5L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine

• 7-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/ Touch Shift

• Electronic stability program (ESP)

• Rear wheel drive

• Independent 4-link front suspension

• Independent multi-link rear suspension

• Active Body Control (ABC)-inc

  coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/gas-pressurized shock absorber at each wheel, automatic all-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering

• P255/40R18 front high performance tires

• P285/35R18 rear high performance tires

• Compact spare tire

• 18\ x 8.5\ front 5-dual-spoke aluminum wheels

• 18\ x 9.5\ rear 5-dual-spoke aluminum wheels

• Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

• Pwr 4-piston perforated & internally vented front & 1-piston solid rear disc brakes

• Electro-hydraulic braking system w/automatic brake drying & predictive brake priming

• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system

• Dual chrome exhaust tips

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  Independent

• Rear Suspension Type

  Independent

• Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Towing

• Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Transmission

• Transmission Order Code

  NA

• Transmission Description

  Automatic w/OD

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  7

• First Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Second Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Third Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Reverse Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

  2.65

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  2 Seater

• Drivetrain

  Rear Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

• 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

• 4 Corrosion Years / 50,000 Corrosion Miles

• Unlimited Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Power

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  13.0 x -TBD-

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  11.8 x -TBD-

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  NA