2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Roadster 5.0L

5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve V8 engine

7-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode

Electronic stability program (ESP)

Rear wheel drive

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

Active body control (ABC)-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/shock absorber at each wheel, sports mode, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering

Compact spare tire

Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

4-piston perforated/internally ventilated front/1-piston solid rear pwr disc brakes

Sensotronic brake control-inc: soft stop, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming

21.1 gallon fuel tank

Dual chrome exhaust tips

Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop w/easy-pack system

Attachable mesh wind deflector

Titanium grey grille w/(4) ribs

Touch turn signals (flashes three times w/(1) touch)

Halogen front fog lamps

Single red rear fog lamp

Monochromatic red rear lamp covers

Programmable daytime running lamps

Dual heated pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, RH mirror reverse tilt down

Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensor, heated washer nozzles, heated wiper parking position

Driver-programmable easy-exit feature

Center console w/illuminated climate controlled storage, armrest lid

Dual retractable cup holders

Stainless-steel door sill trim

4-way pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders

Chronographic-style gauges

Instrumentation-inc: electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel level/ coolant temp gauges

Audible reminders-inc: parking brake/headlamps on, remove key from ignition

Warning lights/messages-inc: open door, exterior lamp failure, low fuel/oil/ coolant/washer fluid

Pwr windows w/(1) touch express up/down for all windows

Integrated 3-button universal garage door controller

Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm/collision notification

Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters, sun/smog/ humidity/dewpoint sensors, tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, seat- belt sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats)

Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp

Bose (8) speaker Cabin Surround multichannel digital sound system-inc: Centerpoint signal processing, AudioPilot digital processor

Digital clock

Illuminated/climate controlled glove-box

Enclosed door pockets

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Dual visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors

Automatic low-intensity environmental lighting-inc: center console, door handles, footwells

Night security illumination

Courtesy lamps w/fade out time

Entrance lamps in doors

Dual reading lamps

Leather-trimmed shift knob

Front RH footwell parcel net

Pneumatic trunk closing assist

Carpeted shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps

Locking dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf

Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbag

Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags

Front passenger occupancy sensor for all air bags

Automatic height-adjusting 3-point front shoulder belts w/emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter

Illuminated emergency interior trunk release