2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

Description

The R230 generation of Mercedes-Benz’s SL-Class first debuted at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, with the very first car appearing on the road as an F1 safety car at the 2001 German Grand Prix in Hockenheim. The SL55 AMG was produced from 2002-06, featuring a 5.5L supercharged V8 producing a reported 493 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque.

SL55 AMGs featured a three-slat grille with a reported top speed limited to 155 mph and could be unlocked to a reported 186 mph for an additional cost. It’s been claimed that the SL55 AMG can reach 208 mph without an electronic speed limiter.

This SL55 AMG had a $132,335 retail price according to the window sticker included in the photo gallery. Factory options include a panoramic glass roof within the folding hard top, Distronic, Parktronic, Active Ventilated Seats, Bi-Xenon Headlamps, and Keyless Go.

Highlights

• Powered by 5.5L supercharged V8 producing a reported 493 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque

• Five-speed automatic AMG driver-adaptive transmission: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode, AMG SpeedShift, fingertip manual mode

• Brilliant Silver (744) paint exterior

• Two-tone black and red leather interior

• Rear-wheel drive

• Independent 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear suspension

• AMG enhanced Active Body Control (ABC)

• Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC)

• Recent service records indicate ABS system service and ABC system service are both functioning

Features

• Optioned with hands free communication, Distronic, Parktronic, ventilated front seats, Panorama roof with sunshade, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), Bi Xenon headlamps and Keyless Go

• Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop

• AMG sculpted front air dam

• Titanium grey grille

• Quad polished stainless steel exhaust tips

• Dual heated power mirrors

• Dual aero-blade windshield wipers with infrared rain sensor

• Stainless steel door trim with AMG marks

• AMG leather-trimmed sport steering wheel

Included

• Recent service records

Known Imperfections

• The included CARFAX history report lists the following incidents; further details are provided in the report itself:

  • February 2018: "Damage reported: minor damage."

• Scratch and crack on front left bumper

• Radio and odometer screens fading

• Trunk release button on driver’s side door is detached, but still works properly

• Convertible rear cover missing a piece

Ownership History

According to the accompanying CARFAX, this three-owner 2004 Mercedes Ben SL55 AMG has been registered in New York and Florida form new.