2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class specs & colors
2dr Car
$83,800
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| EPA Classification | Two Seater |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 8.25 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | Full-Size in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 8.25 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 143 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 339 @ 2700-4250 |
| Displacement | 5.0L/303 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 302 @ 5600 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 485.30 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 23 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 337.60 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.59 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.16 (1.95 Winter Mode) |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.83 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.65 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.19 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 5-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | Lower Control Arms |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.9 x 0.4 in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | 4 Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x 1.1 in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 21.1 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.1 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Recirculating Ball |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.4 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 |
| Rear Tire Size | 245/45WR17 |
| Spare Tire Size | Full-Size |
| Front Tire Size | 245/45ZW17 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4125 lbs |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.3 in |
| Length, Overall | 177.1 in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | 53.2 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Passenger Volume | 50.4 ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 51.3 in |
| Trunk Volume | 7.9 ft³ |
| Wheelbase | 99.0 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Front Head Room | 37.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.4 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| P245/45WR17 performance SBR tires | Standard |
| Independent front suspension w/damper struts, triangular lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry | Standard |
| Automatic slip control (ASR) | Standard |
| 10-way pwr front bucket seats w/head restraints | Standard |
| Auto dimming driver mirror | Standard |
| Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system | Standard |
| Eccentric-sweep intermittent windshield wiper w/heated washer system/wiper parking position, rain sensor wiper activation | Standard |
| Automatic pop-up padded rollbar | Standard |
| Remote infrared locking system-inc: doors, trunk release, 4 inside storage compartments, window closing | Standard |
| Automatic convertible soft top | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 23 (5.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
| Halogen headlamps & heated washing system w/wipers | Standard |
| Automatic pop-up rollbar | Standard |
| Red rear foglamp | Standard |
| 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 | Standard |
| **ALL STANDARDS ARE 2001 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | Standard |
| Heated rear window | Standard |
| Door mounted side airbags | Standard |
| Automatic slip control (ASR) | Standard |
| Pwr recirculating-ball steering w/damper | Standard |
| Automatic climate control-inc: dust filter, residual-heat REST mode | Standard |
| Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/express-down control for each window & 1-touch up/down for both windows via soft-top switch | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| 21.1 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column | Standard |
| Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature | Standard |
| Velour carpeting & floor mats | Standard |
| Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors | Standard |
| 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD | Standard |
| Pwr AM/FM/cellular antenna | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard |
| 17" X 8.25" aluminum-alloy wheels | Standard |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) | Standard |
| Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry/ alignment control | Standard |
| Halogen front foglamps | Standard |
| Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed) | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas shock absorbers | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
| Nappa leather seats, head restraints | Standard |
| Dual heated pwr remote outside mirrors w/3-position memory | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Remote illuminated entry | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Removable aluminum hard convertible top | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Adjustable front center armrest | Standard |
| 5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine-inc: 2 ignition coils/spark plugs per cylinder | Standard |
| Universal integrated garage door opener | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed) | Standard |
| Variable length intake manifold | Standard |
| 4-wheel front ventilated/solid rear pwr disc brakes | Standard |
| Pre-wiring for CD changer & cellular phone | Standard |
| Burl hardwood interior trim on doors, dash, console, shiftgate | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interlock | Standard |
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