Press Release
SL 55 AMG design and equipment:
bumpers and side skirts with AMG bodystyling
exude power
Prominent details emphasise the sporty lines of the SL-Class
18-inch wheels with multi-spoke design and four chromed exhaust pipes
Leather, Alcantara and aluminium for maximum interior exclusivity
Cockpit instruments featuring sporty AMG styling
High-tech systems as standard
The dynamic aura exuded by the SL-Class is reinforced by a modified bumper at the front end which, in the lower area especially, demands attention with its prominent spoiler edges and now classic AMG appearance. These details emphasise the width of the body and thus make it appear even more powerful. The grille on the cooling air opening is made of expanded metal with a black finish whilst the integral fog lamps are also eye-catching thanks to their sophisticated clear glass look.
The side skirts are a continuation of the AMG bumper's athletic lines and thus create a sweeping link to the rear section. Here too, there can be no mistaking where the emphasis of the SL 55 AMG lies: four oval-shaped chromed tailpipes, protruding in pairs from a black metal grille housed in the lower section of the bumper, symbolise the immense power contained within this high-performance sports car. Other distinguishing features include the partially darkened glass covers on the tail lights and the attractive 18-inch multi-spoke wheels.
Fine materials and sporty details in the interior
Supreme sporting flair and maximum exclusivity - these are the major characteristic features of the SL 55 AMG, and are signified as soon as one opens the door by the AMG logo on the etched and polished aluminium door sill. In addition to this, leather, Alcantara and aluminium abound to create the power Roadster's plush interior ambience.
- Leather with an exclusive AMG perforation pattern and design covers the integral seats. The powerful contours of the backrest side cushions distinguish them from their counterparts in the SL 500. The seats therefore offer even better lateral support when cornering at speed. A silver-plated plaque bearing the AMG logo graces the top of the backrests.
- Alcantara covers the instrument cluster shroud and also gives a soft and pleasant feel to the front of the automatic selector lever.
- Aluminium forms the basis for the trim in the centre console and on the door panelling. The metal is rolled and anodised to create a matt surface with a sand-cast effect. This metal look mirrors the technology at the heart of the Roadster: the compressor and the charge air lines beneath the bonnet display the same metallic effect.
Three colour combinations for individualisation of the interior
Furthermore, there are a host of carefully thought-out details which further emphasise the AMG sports car's special character. These details include, by way of example, the decorative seams on the dashboard, on the centre console and on the door panelling as well as in the rear compartment, which are made to stand out by the subtle use of contrasting colours. Customers can choose from three colour combinations to individualise the AMG interior:
- black/graphite or
- alpaca dark grey/alpaca grey or
- black/berry red.
Silver-coloured symbol dials in the cockpit instruments
One further prominent interior design detail remains permanently within the driver's field of vision: the cockpit instrumentation with red needles, silver-coloured symbol dials and classic AMG digits. The lower sections of the speedometer (up to 300 km/h) and rev counter (up to 7000 rpm) display the "AMG" and "V8 Kompressor" logos. The steering wheel rim is also a prominent feature by virtue of its bold and ergonomic design, allowing drivers to always keep a firm grip on their high-performance sports car.
Pioneering innovations as standard
Standard equipment for the SL 55 AMG is based on the extensive SL 500 package which includes a host of state-of-the-art technical innovations such as ABC and SBC dynamic handling control systems, sensor-controlled automatic climate control, new head/thorax sidebags and powerful xenon headlamps. The main features of the extensive standard equipment package in brief:
- Active Body Control (ABC)
- Aero windscreen wipers
- Adaptive front airbags
- Adaptive accelerator
- Active Service System ASSYST
- AMG sports seats
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- "Audio 30" car radio
- 18-inch wide-profile tyres
- Brake Assist system
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
- Headlamp Assist
- Power windows
- Five-speed automatic transmission with touchshift, manual transmission mode and steering wheel gearshift
- Belt tensioners and belt force limiters
- Air-conditioned glove compartment
- Head/thorax bags in the doors
- Remote-release boot lid
- Interior lighting with night design
- Integral seats, electrically adjustable
- Automatic climate control
- Leather upholstery
- Light-alloy wheels (18-inch) with AMG multi-spoke design
- Electrically adjustable steering column
- Memory function for seats, steering wheel and mirrors
- Multicontour backrests
- Multifunction steering wheel with AMG styling
- Rain sensor
- Headlamp wash/wipe system
- Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC)
- Seat heating
- Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC
- TIREFIT with electric air pump
- Sensor-controlled roll-over bar
- vario-roof
- Draught-stop
- Xenon headlamps
- Central displays in instrument cluster
- Central locking with remote control and crash sensor
- Anodised aluminium trim
Optional equipment available for the new SL 55 AMG includes further innovations from Mercedes-Benz:
- DISTRONIC autonomous intelligent cruise control
- Active seat ventilation
- Car phone
- Bixenon headlamps
- CD changer
- COMAND
- PARKTRONIC parking aid
- Interior motion sensor
- KEYLESS-GO
- Panoramic vario-roof (from mid-2002)
- TELEAID emergency call system
- Automatic tyre pressure monitor
- Sound system
- LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system
- TELEDIAGNOSIS and MB-Info (telematics services)
- TV receiver (in conjunction with COMAND)
