34k-Mile 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

Description

The Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG debuted in America in 2003 as a luxurious, high-performance roadster. Based on the SL500, the two-seater SL55 features the aggressive styling and eye-opening power that Mercedes' in-house AMG performance brand is legendary for. Its hand-built, 5.5-liter supercharged V8 makes 493 horsepower, launching the SL55 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and blasting through the quarter mile in 13 seconds flat at 110 mph. And while its top speed is restricted to 155, Mercedes claims that unlimited SL55s will do over 200 mph. One impressed Motor Trend tester stated, “Unless you have taken a handful of bravery pills, it's best to wait awhile before switching off the stability control.”

But the beastly SL55 also wears beautiful AMG-spec side skirts, front spoiler, and five-spoke wheels. It coddles occupants with Alcantara headliner, a 10-speaker audio system, and supremely comfortable leather seats. And it quickly retracts its power hardtop and raises a wind deflector, resulting in a comfortable and quiet top-down motoring experience.

With only two owners and low mileage, this well-optioned SL55 AMG is a superb example of this unique sports car.

Highlights 

• Sleek, first model year SL55 AMG 

• Hand-built, 24-valve, 5.5-liter, supercharged V8 rated at 493 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque 

• SpeedShift five-speed automatic transmission with manual control 

• Finished in (762U) Telurium Silver Metallic with (281A) Black/Anthracite interior 

• Advanced electro-mechanical Active Body Control suspension 

• Aggressive styling unique to AMG models 

• Turbine-style wheels 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Factory options include: 

  • 212B Op. Instruct. And Maint. Booklet-Engl. For USA/Canada 

  • 220 Parktronic System (PTS) 

  • 221B Sign Coolant/Refueling - English 

  • 232 Garage Door Opener With 284 - 390 Mhz Frequency 

  • 280A Leather AMG 

  • 349 Prep. For Emergency Call System 

  • 352 Comand 

  • 401 Single Seats 

  • 404 Multi-Contour Seat, Front Left 

  • 405 Multi-Contour Seat, Front Right 

  • 423 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 

  • 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend 

  • 475 Tire Pressure Control 

  • 487 ABC Suspension (Active Body Control) 

  • 494 U.S. Version 

  • 524 Paintwork - Preservation 

  • 614 Bi-Xenon Headlamps For Right-Hand Traffic 

  • 634 Deletion - First Aid Kit 

  • 636 Deletion - Warning Triangle 

  • 668 Product Prot. F Freight Package W Tie-Down Hooks 

  • 673 High-Capacity Battery 

  • 772 AMG Styling Package-Front Spoiler, Side Skirt 

  • 7XXL North And South America 

  • 803 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year 

  • 810 Premium Sound System 

  • 819 CD Changer 

  • 875 Heated Screen Wash System 

  • 889 Keyless - Go 

  • 989 Identification Label Under Windshield 

  • M001 Engines With Supercharger 

  • M113 V8-Gasoline Engine M113 

  • M55 Capacity 5.5 Liter 

  • U27 Outside Door Handle In Chrome 

  • U44 Luggage Net Set In Luggage Compartment (3-Piece) 

  • Y83 Designo Alcantara Anthracite Roof Interior Trim 

• Maintenance done includes: 

  • Smog pump replaced twice 

  • Main pulley 

  • Throttle position sensor 

  • Front strut arms 

 Known Imperfections 

• Needs new smog pump (does not affect performance) 

Included 

• Keyless Go keys 

• New drive belt 

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this two-owner 2003 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG in Ohio and Tennessee. The consignor states, “This limited production, high performance AMG has been kept in a climate-controlled garage and polished each year for the last 18 years of ownership.”