Used 1997 Mercedes-BenzSL-Class Base
- Odometer
- 42,543 miles
- Body/Seating
- Convertible/2 seats
- Seats
- 2 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 15/23 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 5-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Engine
- V-8 cyl
- VIN
- WDBFA67F2VF144494
- Stock Number
- US144494
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Class
Highlighted Features
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Power convertible roof
- Headlight cleaning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Memory seat
- Remote keyless entry
- Convertible hard top
- Power adjustable front head restraints
- Security system
- Steering wheel memory
- Head restraints memory
Included Packages & Accessories
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Traction control
- Tilt steering wheel
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Steering wheel memory
- Cruise control
- Security system
- Remote keyless entry
- Rearview mirror memory
- Rear window defroster
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Power passenger seat
- Power driver seat
- Power door mirrors
- Power convertible roof
- Power adjustable front head restraints
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Passenger door bin
- Outside temperature display
- Memory seat
- Leather steering wheel
- Integrated roll-over protection
- Illuminated entry
- Heated door mirrors
- Headlight cleaning
- Head restraints memory
- Garage door transmitter
- Front reading lights
- Front fog lights
- Front anti-roll bar
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Dual front impact airbags
- Driver vanity mirror
- Driver door bin
- Delay-off headlights
- Convertible roof lining
- Bumpers: body-color
- Automatic temperature control
- Alloy wheels
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- AM/FM radio
- ABS brakes
- Tachometer
- Leather Shift Knob
- Front Bucket Seats
- Convertible HardTop
- Cassette
- Air Conditioning
- 6 Speakers
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Garage door transmitter
- Head restraints memory
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Rearview mirror memory
- Remote keyless entry
- Residual heat recirculation
- Speed control
- Steering wheel memory
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Tires: performance
- AM/FM radio
- Cassette
- Diversity antenna
- Speaker type: brand
- Speakers: 6
- Front center armrest: w/storage
- Front seats: bucket
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 2
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Cylinder configuration: V-8
- Drive type: rear-wheel
- Engine liters: 5.0
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 15mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 23mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 21.1gal.
- Horsepower: 315hp @ 5,600RPM
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 32
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 347 lb.-ft. @ 3,900RPM
- Transmission: 5 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Convertible hard top
- Convertible roof lining
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power convertible roof
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: trunk
- Curb weight: 1,890kg (4,167lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 96.5mm x 85.0mm (3.80" x 3.35")
- Engine displacement: 5.0 L
- Engine horsepower: 315hp @ 5,600RPM
- Engine torque: 347 lb.-ft. @ 3,900RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,812mm (71.3")
- Exterior height: 1,303mm (51.3")
- Exterior length: 4,499mm (177.1")
- Front headroom: 943mm (37.1")
- Front hiproom: 1,352mm (53.2")
- Front legroom: 1,078mm (42.4")
- Front shoulder room: 1,408mm (55.4")
- Interior cargo volume: 228 L (8 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 228 L (8 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 1,427L (50.4 cu.ft.)
- Turning radius: 5.4m (17.7')
- Wheelbase: 2,515mm (99.0")
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: analog
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Headlight cleaning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear window defroster
- Tachometer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- Dual front impact airbags
- Ignition disable
- Integrated roll-over protection
- Power adjustable front head restraints
- Security system
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 5.0L V8 SMPI, Leather.
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall4.7Out of 5
- 5.0
Great Vehicle, selling because I don't use enough
By Ken D | on 8/31/2022 4:34:24 PM
Car is in really good shape and runs like a champ. Car has been stored inside during winters, has never seen snow.… - 4.0
Nice
By Christopher | on 3/22/2022 2:26:48 PM
Very nice sports car. good handling in on the twisting roads paint quite nice. The removable roof works quite nicely… - 5.0
best kept secret
By montana | on 11/13/2021 7:36:30 AM
no market for high-end performance cars = unbelievable value for the dollar typical MB w/ advanced design features a decade before its time vintage yet many miles remaining w commitment to essential maintenance an experience that costs many times what this car is available for…
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