2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG - F1 (R230-Phase II)

• Second-generation R230 SL55 AMG (supercharged) with 510bhp and 530ft.lb
• Finished in Iridium Silver with Charcoal Hide and in superb condition throughout
• Described by Evo magazine in period as "a supercar in disguise"
• Fitted with the F1 Performance Pack (aero/suspension/brakes)
• Comprehensive specification includes a limited slip differential, additional oil cooler, electric memory seats, air conditioning and wind deflector
• Dated Command sat-nav replaced with £3,000 Apple Car Play
• Impressive service history with stamped book, detailed invoices and MOT Certificates, current valid until 11/02/2022
• Present recorded mileage, at time of viewing was just 46,096 with the last belt change being recorded at 44,644 miles
• An opportunity to acquire a real wolf in sheeps clothing in outstanding condition throughout

Mercedes-Benz launched its new SL-Class (R230) of high-performance GTs in September 2001 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, though one had already served as Formula 1's Safety Car at Hockenheim in July. In 2002, the SL55 AMG went on sale. Hailed by Evo magazine as a supercar in disguise, the latter was powered by a supercharged 5.4-litre V8 engine initially producing 469bhp and a monstrous 520lb/ft of torque.

The second generation of the R230 SL500, marketed as the Phase II, was introduced in 2006 and naturally the SL55AMG benefited from the same changes. The revisions for the 2006 SL55 AMG included a new grille, inspired by the SL65 AMG and the front bumper was redesigned and looked more aggressive than before.
Inside, there was a new steering wheel and new options available, including heated and ventilated seats, adaptive cruise control and a push-button start on top of the gearbox stick.
Most of the major changes were technical, the front disc-brakes were carried-over from the SL65 AMG and were bigger with 6-pot calipers instead of the older 8-pot units, the engine was re-tuned with a new compressor now generating 510bhp (up from 493) and the gearbox reverted to the old and reliable 5G-Tronic box allowing for the increase in torque.

Naturally, the AMG F1 Performance pack was available on the Phase II car, at around £10,000, and this included an AMG Alcantara-trimmed sports steering wheel, Active Suspension with 20% stiffer Nürburgring settings, larger brakes cooled by vents in the SL65 front bumper, 19" two-piece double spoke alloys, AMG locking differential, Carbon Fibre trim and the speed limiter was recalibrated to 186mph although the power output remained at 510bhp.

This superb example is presented in Iridium Silver with a Charcoal leather interior and is fitted with electric memory seats, air conditioning with climate control and a wind deflector. It has a full service history, all main dealer history except for the last two, which were carried out by a Mercedes-Benz specialist. It enjoyed a major service in August 2019, which included the drive belts and plugs with an invoice total of £3,880 and it has covered just over 900 miles since. It was most recently serviced in February 2021 and the rather dated 'Command' satellite navigation system was replaced with a modern £3,000 Apple CarPlay touch screen unit (the original unit will come with car retaining its provenance).

This is a fabulous example of AMG's deft touch with the SL and will reward any inspection.