2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sdn 4.3L

4.3L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine

5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD, Touch Shift manual control

Rear wheel drive

Electronic phased twin spark ignition system w/knock sensor timing control, 2 coils/spark plugs per cylinder

Automatic touch-start ignition

2 stage intake manifold

Independent 4-link front suspension w/triangular lower control arms, anti-dive geometry

Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension w/triangular lower control arms, anti-dive geometry

Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bar/variable rate shock absorbers

Automatic level control w/selectable ride height

Airmatic suspension w/adaptive damping system

225/60HR16 all-season SBR tires

Speed-sensitive variable ratio pwr rack & pinion steering w/hydraulic damper

4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes w/Electronic Brake Force Distribution

Pwr tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof w/one touch open/close & memory

Halogen headlamps/integrated foglamps

Driver programmable headlamp control w/daytime running lamps, light-sensing auto-on headlamps or manual control, delay off for night security

Red rear foglamp

Dual pwr heated mirrors w/pwr-fold feature, memory, supplemental turn signals

Auto dimming driver-side mirror & reverse dipping passenger-side mirror

Windshield wipers w/heated washer system/heated park position

Rain sensor intermittent wiper control

Adjustable head restraints for all five seating positions

Retractable rear head restraints

Front/rear center armrest w/storage compartment & retractable dual cup holders

Front armrest lower storage compartment level-inc: illumination, climate control

Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory, auto tilt away

Electroluminescent w/auto brightness black screen instrument panel-inc: analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel/coolant temp gauges

Digital tripmeter, quartz clock, outside temp indicator

Multifunction display/warning lights-inc: seat belt, exterior lamp failure, brake system, parking brake, airbag, ABS, Brake Assist, ESP, engine electronics, low fluid levels for fuel/oil/coolant/washer

Audible alert for parking brake/headlight on/Smartkey-in-ignition

Steering wheel mounted controls for audio, navigation system, trip computer

Anti-theft alarm system w/towaway protection, remote panic button

Universal integrated three-channel garage door opener

Active charcoal filter w/smog sensor to recirculate filtered cabin air

One-touch tunnel mode close/open all windows/sunroof/incoming air vents

Rear cabin air vents

Heated rear window w/auto off

10 speaker Bose sound system-inc: dash center speaker, 10" woofer

AM/FM/weather band stereo radio w/auto-reverse cassette-inc: seek/scan, music search, anti-theft coding, speed compensated volume

Prewiring for CD changer/integrated cellular telephone

Multiple antenna for stereo/cell phone/GPS navigation

Auto dimming rearview mirror w/memory feature

Front/rear illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Courtesy lamps w/programmable fade

Front/rear reading lamps

Entrance lamps in all four doors

Automatic low-intensity lighting of center console, door handles, footwells

Trunk/hydraulic door closing assists

Storage compartment under driver seat

Leather seatback storage pockets

Parcel net in front passenger footwell

Trunk net w/7 fasteners

Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system

Front/rear door mounted side airbags

Head protection curtain airbag system

3-point front shoulder belts w/auto height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors (ETR)

3-point rear seat belts

Child safety door locks

Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system

Automatic emergency call w/deployment of airbags or emergency tensioning retractors

Side impact protection

First-aid kit under driver seat