
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG RENNtech
- 5.5L Supercharged V8
- 5-Speed AMG Speedshift Automatic
- RWD
- Silver Exterior
- Black Interior
- Silver Arrow
- Current Owner Reports RENNtech R2 Package w/ Custom Headers
- JL Audio System
- 3 Moscani Amps
- Blacked Out Lights, Chrome
- RENNtech R2 Performance Package includes:
- RENNtech HHT - Hand Held Tuner ECU Upgrade
- RENNtech Crankshaft Pulley
- RENNtech Full Carbon Fiber Airbox
- 82mm Throttle Body Upgrade
- Stainless Steel Shorty Headers
- RENNtech High Flow Intercooler Pump
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been around since 1954, and represents the German automaker’s most luxurious grand touring sports car. The model is an aspiration point for many, as it signifies you’ve made it in life. Along the way, there are many great generations, one of which is the R230 of 2002 to 2011. This series marked a departure from the squared-off Nineties styling of the R129, heralding a new era of design for Mercedes-Benz. Naturally, AMG variants were on offer too. One great example of an AMG-fettled R230 is this 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG with less than 17,000 miles on the clock. What’s even sweeter is, the car packs a few enhancements, and can be yours!
Exterior and Interior
Silver is perhaps the best color for the R230 SL such as this 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, apart from black, of course. This car looks fantastic in a smooth sort of way. It’s not an attention grabber, but rather more sophisticated. You’ll also notice details such as the smoked taillamps, five spoke alloy wheels and darkened headlamps on this particular example. Then, you’ll be noting that the car is a coupe in some pictures, a convertible in others. Yup, this 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG packs a folding metal roof, giving you two cars in one, basically. The two-seat interior of this 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG offers the finest luxuries that Mercedes-Benz possessed in their arsenal at the time. Features such as heated, ventilated and power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control with air conditioning, cruise control and a multifunction steering wheel were all on the cards. From the factory, the car will have come with a nice speaker system too, but this 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG enjoys a significant upgrade thanks to aftermarket speakers and even a JL Audio subwoofer in the passenger footwell. A modern Kenwood double-DIN head unit with touchscreen capability is in charge of managing your preferences of tunes and smartphone integration.
Engine
The beating heart of this 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is its supercharged 5.5-liter V8 with a reported factory rated 510hp and 531 lb-ft of twist. It’s all sent to the rear wheels through a 7-speed 7G-TRONIC automatic gearbox. Strap in, because unfettered, this car can come very close to the 200mph maximum shown by its speedometer dial.
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