What years was SL55 AMG made?
Engines
| Model | Years | Power@rpm |
|---|---|---|
| SL 500 | 2002–2006 | 306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp)@5600 |
| SL 55 AMG | 2003–2006 | 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp)@6100 |
| SL 600 | 2003–2006 | 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp)@5000 |
| SL 65 AMG | 2004–2006 | 612 PS (450 kW; 604 hp)@4800–5100 |
What car Steve Jobs drive?
Steve Jobs leased a series of Mercedes SL55 AMG. Notice no license plate. That’s because he would exchange the car with his leasing agent every 6 mos. so according to California law, he did not have to put a license plate on the car to make it noticeable to the public.
What was Steve Jobs favorite car?
Porsche 928 Another Porsche, yes Steve was a major fan and his Porsche 928 was another one of his favourite cars to drive with his leased Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG only topping his excitement. The 928 may have been one of the first Porsche cars he ever bought and it was produced between 1977 to 1995.
What makes the Mercedes SL55 AMG so special?
The SL55 AMG was produced from 2002-2008 with slight changes made over the years with an emphasis on performance and style. What made the R230 SL55 AMG so special was the perfect blend of performance, style, and comfort. The V8 supercharged engine was able to produce 493HP and 516 lb-ft classifying the SL 55 AMG among other Supercars of the time.
When did the Mercedes Benz SL55 Go keyless?
Electrical and mechanical gremlins haunted the SL55 but Mercedes made significant improvements to resolve most issues by 2005. The Keyless Go option in 2003 required a separate credit card to be carried at all times for Keyless Go to work. A dumb afterthought in our book and not worth the trouble.
What’s the price of a Mercedes Benz SL500?
While more is better, it’s surprising how little extra it costs. An SL500 starts at $85,990, and we recently drove a well-equipped version with a sticker price of just over $100,000. And yet the base price of an SL55 AMG is $113,000. For that you can mix and match no-cost options like the Wood, Comfort or Sport Packages.
How much does an oil change cost on a Mercedes SL55?
Oil changes will run you around $100 from a qualified independent shop and brake pads alone are under $200 for all four corners. Rotors are equally as cheap if the car is not optioned with the P030 Performance Package.
Is the Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG a good car?
The interior is finished in AMG’s own leather choices and trims that include traditional wood and “sand-cast” aluminum. Accelerating the SL55 to 60 is a pure hoot, with a hint of supercharger background sound. We tried the SL55 AMG on Elkhart Lake’s Road America Road Course, where you could wind the V-8 out to around 130 mph.
When did the Mercedes SL Class SL 55 come out?
No accident or damage reported to CARFAX… 1st owner purchased on 09/29/07 and owne… Last serviced at 144,455 miles in Urband… 1st owner drove an estimated 14,687 mile… No accident or damage reported to CARFAX…
While more is better, it’s surprising how little extra it costs. An SL500 starts at $85,990, and we recently drove a well-equipped version with a sticker price of just over $100,000. And yet the base price of an SL55 AMG is $113,000. For that you can mix and match no-cost options like the Wood, Comfort or Sport Packages.
What kind of suspension does Mercedes Benz SL55 have?
Under the body is the SL’s front upper and lower A-arm and rear 5-link suspensions enhanced by ESP yaw control plus ABC Active Suspension that trims body roll by 68 percent and offers the Sport option of slashing it by 95 percent. The vented disc brakes are huge (14.2 in. front, 13.0 rear), the fronts with 8-piston calipers.