1996 Mercedes-Benz SL Class 2dr Roadster 5.0L

5.0L DOHC EFI 32 valve V8 engine

Aluminum-alloy block & head

Variable intake valve timing

Control area network data management system

5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission w/"winter" mode, adaptive controls

Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control

Monocoque body construction

Independent front suspension w/damper struts, coil springs, lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry, stabilizer bar, negative-offset steering

Independent multi-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Single-tube gas-pressurized shock absorbers

Pwr-assisted recirculating-ball steering

Hydraulic 4-wheel pwr-assisted disc brakes

21.3 gallon fuel tank

Automatic electric/hydraulic convertible top

Removable hard top

Wind deflector

Automatic pop-up rollbar

Halogen headlamps & heated washing system w/wipers

Ellipsoidal front foglamps

Rear foglamp

Dual heated electric remote outside rearview mirrors

Tinted glass

Eccentric-sweep windshield wiper w/heated washer system

10-way electrically adjustable front bucket seats w/head restraints/3-position driver seat memory

Adjustable front center armrest

Leather upholstery

Electrically operated tilt/telescoping steering column w/3-position memory

Deluxe floor mats

Burl walnut interior trim

Key or remote-operated window closing capability

Cruise control

Interior central locking for storage compartments

Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interlock

Automatic climate control

200-watt Bose sound system w/Acoustimass, antitheft-coded AM/FM stereo/ weather band radio & auto reverse cassette player, auto speed-dependent volume adjustment, 6-speakers

Automatic electric AM/FM/cellular antenna

Prewiring for CD changer/telephone

Electric inside rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Dual reading lamps

6-lockable storage compartments

Driver & front passenger front/side airbag supplemental restraint system

Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors

First-aid kit