How much horsepower does a 2004 Mercedes SL 500 have?
302 hp
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500/Horsepower
Is the Mercedes Benz SL500 a good car?
The luscious SL500’s many features, such as the super-supportive seats, are enticing. Other than a slight hesitation when starting off and downshifting, the powertrain produces quick and energetic responses. Like all Mercedes-Benz models, the SL500 has a heavy feel, but it’s far less bothersome in this car. The SL500 is highly stable on the road.
Are there any 2004 Mercedes Benz sl500s for sale?
None for sale nearby. Instead: Well, here we go. I bought my SL500 in March of ’04 and immediately the top failed. It was recalled for brakes in June. Its transmission failed and had to be replaced in October. Rains came in November and the trunk/top leaked.
What kind of transmission does the Mercedes SL500 have?
The SL500 gets a new seven-speed-automatic transmission for 2004. Active Body Control is an active suspension system that virtually eliminates body roll. An Electronic Stability Program is also standard.
When did the top fail on my SL500?
I bought my SL500 in March of ’04 and immediately the top failed. It was recalled for brakes in June. Its transmission failed and had to be replaced in October. Rains came in November and the trunk/top leaked. The dealer assured me that this was an “isolated” incident. Unfortunately it happened to me. They had to replace the trunk hinges.
Is there a 2004 Mercedes Benz SL 500 for sale?
Autotrader has 40 Used Mercedes-Benz SL 500 cars for sale, including a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 and a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 w/ Sport Package.
Is there a performance upgrade for the 2005 SL500?
2005 SL500 Iridium Silver/Ash with wood trim upgrade… There’s also Veloce Performance ( Veloce Performance) that sell an ECU upgrade. It can take the 302hp 5.0L up to about 335hp or so. I was going to get one until my wife shot me down pretty hard.
How much horsepower does a Mercedes SL500 have?
More important, the new SL moves the driving-excitement needle only incrementally, rather than substantially, out on the road. True, the new car finds 60 mph a full 0.5 second sooner than the last SL500 we tested ( C/D, December 1989), even though its SOHC 302-hp, 24-valve V-8 produces 20 horsepower less than Mercedes’ old DOHC 32-valve V-8.
What kind of interior does the Mercedes SL500 have?
Mercedes did manage to blend the conflicting themes of retro wood and nouveau brushed aluminum into a warmer, more spacious, and more organic interior than in the previous SL. The exception is the door armrests, which are as hard as pig iron and brutal to the elbows.