Base Price: $90,620
Engine: V8
HP@RPM: 302 @ 5600
Torque, ft-lb: 339 @ 2700
Transmission: 5-auto
EPA est mpg: 15/22

"The SL500 Roadster offers an advanced driver-adaptive 7-speed automatic transmission with TouchShift control, dual chrome exhaust tips and an aluminum hardtop that retracts in just 16 seconds. The SL55 AMG is powered by a 493-horsepower supercharged V8 engine and features fingertip manual shift buttons, enhanced Sensotronic brakes with 8-piston front calipers and AMG-tuned Active Body Control suspension. The SL600 is powered by a 493-horsepower, twin-turbocharged V12 and can be identified by 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, subtle V12 badges and chrome front grill. Standard equipment includes Bi-Xenon headlights, active ventilated and multicontour seats and an integrated Motorola V601 digital telephone with voice control."
- quoted from the Philadelphia Auto Show 2005 Buyer's Guide