The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Roadsters have long captured
the hearts of sports car enthusiasts.
Incorporating around 650
newly developed parts, the SLK
models of 2008 offer an even
more emotionally charged driving
experience.
Key visual enhancements
include new-look front and rear
sections as well as a meticulously
modified interior. Furthermore, all
of the engines in the line-up are
now far more economical on fuel
and, therefore, emit even less
CO2.
Since their first appearance
in 1996, the compact SLK
Roadsters have come to symbolize
Mercedes-Benz' dynamic brand image.
The second-generation two-seater is
to be further enhanced with the implementation
of a raft of measures in
2008. It displays new sporty highlights
which enhance the appeal of the successful
two-seater with the trendsetting
vario-roof that transforms the car from
a roadster into a weatherproof coupé in
a matter of seconds.
The designers have given the
already dynamic-looking two-seater cult
model an even sportier appearance
using a new-look front bumper with a
modified air-dam arrangement and a
more pronounced arrow shape. The
rear end has a diffuser-style lower section
that makes the Roadster appear
more powerful when viewed from
behind.
Many of the interior details have
also been redesigned to include a new
three-spoke sports steering wheel with
multifunction buttons and a new instrument
cluster with captivating dial surrounds.
New "gullwing red" leather and
“natural beige” nappa leather appointments
will be available to complement
the wood trims.
The Mercedes-Benz engineers paid
special attention to the fast-running V6
sports engine that makes its debut in
the new-generation SLK, totally altering
the six-cylinder unit's character by making
sweeping changes to the mechanical
setup.
Although the displacement remains
the same at 3498 cc, the engine now
develops 224 kW/305 hp at 6500
rpm - some 24 kW (33 hp) more than
its predecessor. The peak torque has
also been boosted, by 10 Nm, and now
stands at 360 Nm when the engine is
running at 4900 rpm.
A newly developed direct steering
system with variable steering assistance,
available as an optional extra,
further highlights the qualities of the
sporty chassis. It combines agility and
manoeuvrability when driving on twisting
rural roads with steering comfort
when parking and assured steering
characteristics when travelling at high
speed.
As trendsetters and technology
leaders, the SLK-Class Roadsters have
long enjoyed the image of a modern
cult car. Even after the extensive modifications,
the familiar outstanding qualities
remain, for example, the vario-roof
that transforms the roadster into a
coupé in 22 seconds, not to mention
the extensive standard-equipment package,
including head/thorax sidebags,
adaptive front airbags and two-stage
belt-force limiters.
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