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2003 G-Class G500 Sport Utility Specs

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2003 G-Class G500 Sport Utility Specs

2003 G-Class G500 Sport Utility Performance Hide
4,966 cc 5 liters 8 V front engine with 97 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, overhead cam and three valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 16.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 96 liter premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: SAE and 218 kW , 292 HP @ 5,500 rpm; 336 ft lb , 456 Nm @ 2,800 rpm
2003 G-Class G500 Sport Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
ABS
4.38:1 axle ratio
Front, rear and center differential lock
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize alloy rim rear spare carrier spare wheel
Stability control
Beam front suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with coil springs , beam rear suspension rigid with coil springs
2003 G-Class G500 Sport Utility Exterior Hide
Body side molding
Front and rear body color bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver power heated body color door mirrors , passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,714, overall width (mm): 1,811, overall height (mm): 1,976, ground clearance (mm): 211, wheelbase (mm): 2,850, front track (mm): 1,476, rear track (mm): 1,476 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 13,259
Front fog lights
High pressure headlight cleaners
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob
Metallic paint , gloss paint
Fixed rear window
Side platform step
Front steel remote sunroof
Tinted glass on cabin , privacy tinted glass on rear , privacy tinted glass on side
Trailer towing preparation
Underbody protection for engine
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 3,100, curb weight (kg) 2,460, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 3,500 and max legal load (kg) 3,175
Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe and rain sensor
2003 G-Class G500 Sport Utility Interior Hide
12v power outlet: rear
Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Front and rear ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (liters): 2,251 and all seats in place (liters): 1,280
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Coming home device
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders , rear seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Garage door opener
Lockable glove compartment
Height adjustable electric adjustable two head restraints on front seats , height adjustable three head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with dusk sensor
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,072, rear headroom (mm): 1,026, front hip room (mm): 1,433, rear hip room (mm): 1,433, front leg room (mm): 1,334, rear leg room (mm): 1,064, front shoulder room (mm): 1,364, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,430 and interior volume (liters): 3,511
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Memorized adjustment on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions, five passenger seat positions and head restraint
Navigational systems : information type: full map and knobs/touch buttons controls
Online information system
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows
Power steering
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
Rear fog lights
3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Split bench asymmetrical three rear seats
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Remote audio controls
Remote fuel filler door release
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Nine speakers
Wood & leather steering wheel
Tachometer
Telematics
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
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