2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2dr Roadster 5.0L

5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve alloy V8 engine

Motronic ME 2.8 engine management-inc: integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection & phased twin-spark ignition, individual cylinder control, electronic throttle w/adaptive accelerator, (2) high-energy ignition coils & (2) spark plugs per cylinder

Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold

5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, Touch Shift

Rear wheel drive

Independent 4-link front suspension

Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension w/anti-dive geometry

Active Body Control (ABC) suspension-inc: coil springs & electronically- controlled hydraulic cylinders in series, separate gas-pressurized shock absorbers, automatic wheel adjustments for vibration/pitch/dive/squat/roll, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride height w/automatic lowering at high speeds, driver-selectable sport mode

Collapsible compact limited-use spare tire w/lightweight wheel & portable electric air compressor

Pwr speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering w/integral hydraulic damper

Pwr 4-circuit 4-wheel disc brakes-inc: cross-drilled & internally ventilated front discs w/4-piston fixed-type calipers, internally ventilated rear discs w/single-piston sliding calipers

Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC)-inc: electrohydraulic braking system to optimize brake pressure at each wheel, Soft Stop brake pressure modulation, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming, elimination of ABS brake pedal pulsation

80 litre fuel tank

Automatic pop-up padded rollbar w/fine-mesh wind deflector

Easy-Pack system (tilts up folded roof for trunk access)

Halogen front fog lamps

Red rear fog lamp

Dual heated pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming LH mirror, programmable RH parking-assist

Aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system & heated park position

Infrared rain sensor intermittent wiper control

Front head restraints-inc: automatic pwr height adjustment w/override, manual fore-aft adjustment

Centre armrest-inc: pwr locking climate-controlled storage compartment, dual retractable cup holders

Velour carpeting & floor mats

4-way pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/3-position memory & easy-exit feature

Multi-function steering wheel w/controls for audio & multi-function display

Chronographic style gauges w/glacier blue backlighting & illuminated indicators-inc: analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel, coolant temp

Instrumentation-inc: digital clock, outside temp, Touch Shift gear selection, winter/std shift mode

Automatic illumination of instrumentation & controls based on ambient light

Flexible Service System (calculates & displays distance remaining to next maintenance based on driving conditions & oil quality)

Multi-function display-inc: odometer, trip odometer, trip computer, Flexible Service System, oil level, digital speedometer, audio status, navigation instructions, driver-programmable vehicle functions, reminder & malfunction messages

Touch turn signals (flash three times w/one touch for lane changing)

Pwr windows w/one-touch express-up/down for front windows & one-touch operation of all windows via pwr top control

Night security/locator illumination (uses exterior lights to illuminate path)

Anti-theft alarm system w/towaway protection

Illuminated entry

Integrated HomeLink-compatible universal 3-button garage door opener

Heated rear window w/automatic shutoff based on time, speed & temp

(8) speaker Bose sound system-inc: dash centre fill speaker, 4x6" woofer, Bose AudioPilot digital processing ambient cabin noise compensation

Fiber optic component wiring

Enclosed door storage pockets

Carpeted shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps

Dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Courtesy lamps w/programmable fade-out

Dual reading lamps

Door entrance lamps

Automatic low-intensity environmental comfort lighting of console, door handles & footwells

Right front footwell parcel net

Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC)-inc: electrohydraulic braking system to optimize brake pressure at each wheel, Soft Stop brake pressure modulation, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming, elimination of ABS brake pedal pulsation

Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system w/dual deployment levels

Dual front door-mounted side-impact airbags

Driver knee airbag

3-point seat belts w/emergency tensioning devices (ETD), belt force limiters, automatic shoulder belt height adjustment

Selectable passenger seat belt retractor to help secure child seats

Automatic pop-up padded rollbar

Emergency internal trunk release w/60-minute illumination