2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Specifications

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Kelley Blue Book Retail $8,500–$10,200  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base SL600 2dr Roadster

Engines

See Specs 389-hp, 6.0-liter V-12 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 143-amp. alternator  
(100Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Powdercoated tailpipe  
Standard Mode select transmission  
2.65 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

5-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Adaptive suspension  
4-corner Auto-leveling suspension  
Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Sport suspension  
driver control Ride control  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist re-circulating ball steering  
Standard P245/40ZR18.0 BSW performance tires  
Standard P275/35ZR18.0 BSW performance rear tires  
Standard Alloy spare wheel  
Standard 18" wheels
Standard 18" x 10" silver alloy rear wheels Standard 2 doors
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Auto dimming left side-view door mirror  
Standard Power convertible roof with lining, automatic roll-over protection  
Standard Convertible hard top  
Standard Convertible roof wind blocker  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Body-colored bodyside cladding  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Black grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic air conditioning with air filter  
REST Residual heat recirculation  
Optional Panorama front and rear fixed glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard 3 driver and passenger memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel, head restraints,)  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Valet key  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Motorola portable voice activated cell phone  
Homelink Garage door transmitter  
Tele Aid Emergency communication system  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Locking interior concealed storage  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 2  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Front premium bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Optional 12-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Power 4-way driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Optional Power driver and passenger thigh support  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Optional Power driver and passenger side bolster support  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Leather front seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Genuine wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Optional Carbon fibre instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Leather/genuine wood shift knob  
Optional Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather/genuine wood steering wheel  
Optional Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, 6-disc trunk/cargo area CD player  
Standard Weather band radio  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard 6 Bose speakers  
Standard Power retractable activation antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off projector beam Xenon high-intensity headlamps  
Standard Auto-leveling headlights  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Rear fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers wipers with heating wiper park  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Oil temperature gauge  
Standard Analog clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Door-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
BabySmart Childseat-sensing airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Front seat-integrated seatbelts  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
SmartKey Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
Standard Integrated roll-over protection  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Power adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Standard First aid kit  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-12 Engine type  
365 cu.in. Engine displacement  
389-hp @ 5,200 rpm Engine horsepower  
420 lbs.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
48 Valves  
3.5" x 3.2" Engine bore x stroke  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
21.1 gal. Fuel tank capacity
13 mpg Fuel economy city  
19 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.32 Drag coefficient  
4,455 lbs. Curb weight  
177.1" Exterior length  
71.3" Exterior body width  
51.3" Exterior height  
99.0" Wheelbase  
60.4" Front tread  
60.0" Rear tread  
17.7' Turning radius  
42.4" Front legroom  
37.1" Front headroom  
53.2" Front hiproom  
55.4" Front shoulder room  
50.4 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
7.9 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
7.9 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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