2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SL500 2dr Roadster 5.0L Convertible

Automatic

WDBSK75F15F090674

Clear

Gasoline

We have been Consigned to sell this 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 2 Door ConvertibleOn Jun-14-15 at 09:36:23 PDT, seller added the following information: Vehicle OverviewMercedes-Benz SL500 two-seat convertible went on sale as an early 2003 model. Unlike the prior SL-Class, which had a fabric top, the 2005 version was equipped with a retractable hardtop. At the push of a button, the car can transform from a roadster to a watertight coupe in 16 seconds. New electronic brake control was used. Variable brake proportioning can apply added pressure to the outside wheels to enhance control when braking in turns. The SL500 got a new seven-speed-automatic transmission for 2005. Active Body Control is an active suspension system that virtually eliminates body roll. An Electronic Stability Program stability system is also standard. Soon after the emergence of the SL500, a high-performance SL55 AMG edition went on sale. At the 2003 North American International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled an SL600 with a bi-turbo V-12. An even stronger SL65 AMG with a 604-horsepower, twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 debuted for the 2005 model year. The SL-Class competes against the Jaguar XK8, Porsche 911 and Aston Martin models. (Skip to details on the: SL55 AMG | SL600 | SL65 AMG)ExteriorThe 2005 SL500 was an evolution of the previous-generation SL-Class roadster, and it changed substantially in appearance. Its styling touches were reminiscent of SLs of the past. The automaker said clear-glass xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights were considered a "more dynamic variation on the familiar 'twin-headlamp' theme." An "intelligent" tilting mechanism ensures that the roof retracts into the upper section of the trunk. The slippery-shaped SL500 has a 0.29 coefficient of drag. Aluminum is used to keep body weight down.InteriorLeather, fine wood and aluminum is used in the SL500's interior. Matte chrome surrounds the four separate chronometer-styled instruments on the dashboard. Distronic "intelligent" cruise control is optional. Cargo capacity is 7.3 cubic feet with the top down and 10.2 cubic feet when the roof is up.Under the HoodThe 302-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 in the SL500 mates to a seven-speed-automatic transmission.SafetyStandard side-impact airbags are designed to protect the occupant's head and thorax. A driver's side knee airbag is installed. Automatic roll bars pop up within 0.3 seconds when the system senses an impending rollover.Driving ImpressionsThe SL500 has many enticing features, such as super-supportive seats. The powertrain produces quick and energetic responses but has a slight hesitation when starting off and downshifting. Like all Mercedes-Benz models, the SL500 has a heavy feel, but it's far less bothersome in this car. The SL500 is highly stable on the road and clings securely to the pavement. It has excellent steering wheel feel and appropriate effort. All told, it's more boulevard cruiser than hard-core sports car, and it delivers outstanding ride comfort. The controls range from cryptic to ambiguous. Mercedes-Benz's navigation system is next to useless; the small screen becomes almost invisible in daylight. Its hooded, finely calibrated gauges, on the other hand, are reasonably easy to read. Trunk space is skimpy due to intrusion from the retractable hardtop.