Featured on AutoHunter.com, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG. When new, it was sold by Prestige Motors in Paramus, New Jersey and had a total retail price of $125,940. It comes with the power of a Kompressor supercharged 5.5-liter V8 and sends it to the road through a five-speed automatic transmission. Features include bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch AMG wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, a Bose audio system, and an Active Body Control suspension. Finished in Pewter Silver and equipped with a power-retractable hardtop over an Ash leather interior, this R230 SL comes from the selling dealer with owner’s booklets, a window sticker, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title.
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The Pewter Silver exterior features a power-retractable hardtop as well as bi-xenon automatic headlamps, vented front fenders, and a rear diffuser.
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A set of 18-inch AMG wheels is wrapped in 255/40 front and 285/35 rear Continental ExtremeContact Z-rated tires that were installed in 2022.
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Inside, the cabin is furnished with heated and ventilated 12-way power-adjustable Ash leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, woodgrain trim, and floor mats. Features include Keyless Go, power windows, speed-sensitive power steering, Distronic adaptive cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, a COMAND infotainment system with Bose audio and navigation, and the Parktronic parking assistance system.
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Vehicle information is displayed on a 200-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer, and coolant temperature and fuel gauges. The odometer shows 75,725 miles, which is in line with the 75,723 miles shown on the CARFAX report in May 2024.
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Under the hood is a Kompressor supercharged and intercooled 5.5-liter V8 that was factory-rated at 493 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. It sends power to the road through a five-speed automatic transmission with AMG Speedshift technology. According to the selling dealer, the engine and transmission mounts and the battery were replaced within the last two years.
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This SL55 rides on an Active Body Control suspension with an independent four-link front and an independent five-arm multi-link rear setup. Power anti-lock disc brakes help reign in the AMG power, which can be heard through the four rear exhaust outlets.
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The auction for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG ends Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).
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Source: www.classiccars.com