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{{Infobox Automobile| name = Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class| image = | manufacturer = Mercedes-Benz| production = 1997–present| class = [Luxury car roadster| body_style = 2-door [coupe
2-door convertible-->{{Infobox Automobile generation]
2.3 L I4
3.2 L V6
5-speed [Manual transmission
6-speed Manual transmission| platform = Mercedes-Benz R170, [Germany
East London, South Africa [roadster built by the Germany automaker Mercedes-Benz since 1997. The name was chosen to reflect the company's intentions for the car - that it be Sportlich (sporty), Leicht (light) and Kompakt (compact). To date there have been two generations of SLK.

The SLK is perhaps most famous for its retractable hardtop. While it did not pioneer this feature, the SLK revived it in modern automobiles. It was soon followed by the Peugeot 206, Lexus SC and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

1997 - R170 The R170-platform SLK 230 Kompressor was introduced in 1997 for model year 1998 to compete with the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z3. Setting it apart was its folding hardtop, though its additional weight dented the performance of the 185 horsepower 2.3 Liter supercharged Straight-4 internal combustion engine and automatic transmission. The SLK was on Car and Driver's Car and Driver Ten Best for 1997.

A 5-speed manual transmission was added for 1999, but it was the introduction of a 215 hp 3.2 L V6 and 6-speed manual transmission in the 2001 SLK 320 that really brought the Sportlich to the car.

An Mercedes-AMG model was added in 2001, with a 354 hp Supercharger version of the 3.2 L V6. This SLK 32 AMG was the best-performing SLK ever, and was a direct rival of the BMW Z3#M Roadster and Porsche Boxster S. It is only offered with automatic transmission. The SLK AMG engine is also hand built.

Not all Mercedes SLKs were built in Bremen (city), Germany, the SLK 320 being built in South Africa. The very first R170 Mercedes SLK was completed on January 29, 1997 and last on April 7, 2004.

Summary of all versions and engine specifications:



R170 Pre-facelift



R170 With Facelift





2004 - R171 {{Infobox Automobile generation| name = R171| image = | production = 2004–present| related = Chrysler Crossfire| wheelbase = 95.7 in (2430 mm)| assembly = [Bremen (city), Germany
6-speed [Manual transmission| platform = Mercedes-Benz R171-inspired appearance and serious performance. For 2005 the new R171-platform SLK was again on [Car and Driver's Car and Driver Ten Best, and it also won the Canadian Car of the Year's Best New Convertible award. Highlighting its potential appeal to women, New Zealand's Lucire magazine announced it as its 'Car to Be Seen in' for 2005. The current SLK is also built in Bremen, Germany. Both cars have been claimed to be fun to drive with the SLK350 going from 0-60mph in a short 5.4 seconds. There are rumours that Mercedes-Benz is going to produce a SLK 63 AMG model with their new 6.2Liter naturally aspirated engine designed from scratch by AMG division.

Models of the new SLK include:



Pop Culture reference The SLK also featured in a video game known as Need for Speed: High Stakes in 1999. The game was available as a computer and PlayStation game.

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-class was also available for racing in the PlayStation 2 video game Gran Turismo 4, as a convertible and as a coupe.

The Mercedes-Benz SLK with tank treads instead of wheels is also drivable in the PC game Carmageddon.

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG is featured in the video game Test Drive Unlimited.

See also

External links

{{Infobox Automobile| name = Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class| image = | manufacturer = Mercedes-Benz| production = 1997–present| class = [Luxury car roadster| body_style = 2-door [coupe
2-door convertible-->{{Infobox Automobile generation]
2.3 L I4
3.2 L V6
5-speed [Manual transmission
6-speed Manual transmission| platform = Mercedes-Benz R170, [Germany
East London, South Africa [roadster built by the Germany automaker Mercedes-Benz since 1997. The name was chosen to reflect the company's intentions for the car - that it be Sportlich (sporty), Leicht (light) and Kompakt (compact). To date there have been two generations of SLK.

The SLK is perhaps most famous for its retractable hardtop. While it did not pioneer this feature, the SLK revived it in modern automobiles. It was soon followed by the Peugeot 206, Lexus SC and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

1997 - R170 The R170-platform SLK 230 Kompressor was introduced in 1997 for model year 1998 to compete with the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z3. Setting it apart was its folding hardtop, though its additional weight dented the performance of the 185 horsepower 2.3 Liter supercharged Straight-4 internal combustion engine and automatic transmission. The SLK was on Car and Driver's Car and Driver Ten Best for 1997.

A 5-speed manual transmission was added for 1999, but it was the introduction of a 215 hp 3.2 L V6 and 6-speed manual transmission in the 2001 SLK 320 that really brought the Sportlich to the car.

An Mercedes-AMG model was added in 2001, with a 354 hp Supercharger version of the 3.2 L V6. This SLK 32 AMG was the best-performing SLK ever, and was a direct rival of the BMW Z3#M Roadster and Porsche Boxster S. It is only offered with automatic transmission. The SLK AMG engine is also hand built.

Not all Mercedes SLKs were built in Bremen (city), Germany, the SLK 320 being built in South Africa. The very first R170 Mercedes SLK was completed on January 29, 1997 and last on April 7, 2004.

Summary of all versions and engine specifications:



R170 Pre-facelift



R170 With Facelift





2004 - R171 {{Infobox Automobile generation| name = R171| image = | production = 2004–present| related = Chrysler Crossfire| wheelbase = 95.7 in (2430 mm)| assembly = [Bremen (city), Germany
6-speed [Manual transmission| platform = Mercedes-Benz R171-inspired appearance and serious performance. For 2005 the new R171-platform SLK was again on [Car and Driver's Car and Driver Ten Best, and it also won the Canadian Car of the Year's Best New Convertible award. Highlighting its potential appeal to women, New Zealand's Lucire magazine announced it as its 'Car to Be Seen in' for 2005. The current SLK is also built in Bremen, Germany. Both cars have been claimed to be fun to drive with the SLK350 going from 0-60mph in a short 5.4 seconds. There are rumours that Mercedes-Benz is going to produce a SLK 63 AMG model with their new 6.2Liter naturally aspirated engine designed from scratch by AMG division.

Models of the new SLK include:



Pop Culture reference The SLK also featured in a video game known as Need for Speed: High Stakes in 1999. The game was available as a computer and PlayStation game.

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-class was also available for racing in the PlayStation 2 video game Gran Turismo 4, as a convertible and as a coupe.

The Mercedes-Benz SLK with tank treads instead of wheels is also drivable in the PC game Carmageddon.

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG is featured in the video game Test Drive Unlimited.

See also

External links



 

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