RonnieRenaldi

What are the difference between 2005/06 and 07/08 SL55?
For sure front bumper; what about suspension, tranny, nav software etc?

Thanks.

DCMETRO22Z

steering wheel has paddles Vs buttons

Interior is Black and not Charcoal (For those with black leather)

Knob is different.

17+ Hp (Euro version)

Carbon Fiber trim available for the interior

RonnieRenaldi

Thanks!

Anything else?

maxabo

I can only speak for the 65.
But apart from the brakes, I guess it mostly goes for the 55 also. Probably even the 350 and 500 for that matter.
Here are my thoughts;

- The front brakes are improved (??), with 2 pistons less, from 8 to 6 pistons (strange).
- The grill got 3 slots instead of previous 4.
- The steering wheel got paddles instead of buttons for gear changing.
- Front fog lights got the chromed rings.
- Rear lights got the black mid section more greyisch.
- Roof switch is in silver instead of the previous black one.
- I think that electric boot came available as option.
(- I've heard that the very expensive trouble with the ABC-clogging is now eliminated.)

LukasBMW

In addition to everything mentioned above, some members who have owned both 2003-2006 SL's and 2007+ SL's claim that the 2007+ cars are less problematic and just drive better.

I've yet to get behind the wheel of a 2007+ so I cannot say.

thewickedestone

Hey guys. I'm upping this thread because I recently picked up a 2008 SL55, and I'm a little confused as to what can and can't be done performance-wise with my vehicle vs. the pre-facelift models. I've already figured out that the 2008 has the upgraded throttle body, but when I go to look at certain sites for upgrades, the vehicle lists often exclude the 2008. Is it because there were a bunch of upgrades for the facelift, or are parts just not compatible?

carguyshu

its because there were hardly any 08 cars made. any upgrades from other years will work on your car.