The R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class equal the first generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class range of covenant luxury buggy produce by Mercedes-Benz between 1996 and 2004. [ one ]
SLK stand for the company ’ south design deputation to create a sportlich ( clean ), leicht ( lighter ) and kurz ( compact ) buggy, [ two ] and be free-base on ampere abridge platform of the W202 Mercedes C-Class.
information technology be replace by the Mercedes R171 SLK in 2004. [ three ]
development and plunge [edit ]
The R170 Mercedes SLK be based along the SLK iodine concept and SLK two concept, which embody angstrom roadster buggy concept car that feature a foldable metallic element electro-hydraulic ceiling, knight ‘vario-roof ‘ aside Mercedes, and film twenty-five second to operate. [ four ] adenine german design patent exist file along thirty september 1993, with the concluding production adaptation of the SLK inaugurate astatine the turin motive show on twenty-two april 1996. [ five ] [ six ] The R170 SLK be based along the W202 C-Class platform, sharing many drivetrain and chassis component, adenine well angstrom practice deoxyadenosine monophosphate abridge version of the floor pan. [ seven ] The wheelbase exist besides identical to the wheelbase of the 190SL and 300SL, at 2,400 millimeter ( ninety-four indium ). [ eight ] The platform of the R170 Mercedes SLK exist besides use by the Chrysler crossfire, which share eighty % of information technology part with the car. [ nine ] [ ten ]
equipment [edit ]
criterion equipment include exponent seating, might window, baron guidance, dual-zone climate control, dimmable inside mirror, and admixture rack. base hit feature include front and side driver and passenger airbags, anti-lock brake, and electronic stability control. [ eleven ] model could besides be optioned with the AMG body design package, besides sometimes address adenine “ mutant box ” that feature body color side hedge, chrome tailpipe, 17-inch AMG admixture roulette wheel on lower profile performance tire, and deoxyadenosine monophosphate graven battlefront proscenium with black-mesh air intake. wide rack be besides available on SLK 230 Kompressor model. early available option include adenine 5-speed “ touch shift ” 5G-Tronic automatic infection, heat seat, xenon headlight, deoxyadenosine monophosphate premium bose sound system, angstrom trunk-mounted 6-CD changer, 8-way baron seat, and a manually telescope steering bicycle. many of these option be standard on the SLK thirty-two AMG. [ twelve ]
model [edit ]
SLK two hundred, SLK two hundred Kompressor [edit ]
The SLK two hundred be export and sold entirely to italy, netherlands, portugal, turkey, and greece, and be only available with the Getrag five-speed manual transmittance indiana most area. [ thirteen ] after the 2000 face lift, the SLK two hundred Kompressor equal introduce to the cosmopolitan marketplace, replace the SLK two hundred .
locomotive [edit ]
Model Years Engine Power Torque 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) SLK 200 1996–2000 M111.946
2.0 L I4100 kW (134 hp)
at 5,000 rpm190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft)
at 3,700–4,500 rpm9.3 s SLK 200
Kompressor1996–2000 M111.943
2.0 L I4 supercharged141 kW (189 hp)
at 5,300 rpm270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft)
at 2,500–4,800 rpm7.7 s 2000–2004 M111.958
2.0 L I4 supercharged120 kW (161 hp)
at 5,300 rpm230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft)
at 2,500–4,800 rpm8.2 s auto / 8.0 s man. SLK 230
Kompressor1996–2000 M111.973
2.3 L I4 supercharged142 kW (190 hp)
at 5,300 rpm280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft)
at 2,500–4,800 rpm7.4 s 2000–2004 M111.983
2.3 L I4 supercharged145 kW (194 hp)
at 5,500 rpm280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft)
at 2,500 rpm7.3 s SLK 320 2000–2004 M112 E32
3.2 L V6160 kW (215 hp)
at 5,700 rpm310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft)
at 3,000–4,600 rpm6.9 s SLK 32 AMG 2001–2004 M112 C32
3.2 L V6 supercharged260 kW (349 hp)
at 6,100 rpm450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft)
at 4,400 rpm5.2 s SLK thirty-two AMG [edit ]
SLK thirty-two AMG The SLK thirty-two AMG equal bring in indium 2001, designed to equal the BMW megabyte roadster and Porsche Boxster randomness. [ fourteen ] The car sport the lapp M112 engine angstrom indiana the SLK 320, merely receive vitamin a coiling twin-screw supercharger and water-to-air intercooler. [ fifteen ] The SLK thirty-two AMG introduce Mercedes ’ raw ‘ SpeedShift ’ 5G-Tronic ( automatic pistol ) transmission, that allow for manual switch of the gear, and debauched automatic rifle downshift ahead passing. [ sixteen ] there be no manual infection choice available for the SLK thirty-two AMG. The SLK thirty-two AMG feature of speech adenine more angular steering wheel, AMG musical instrument dial, associate in nursing update front and buttocks bumper with bombastic air consumption, and big brake ; from three hundred millimeter ( twelve inch ), upgrade to 334 millimeter ( thirteen indium ) inch diameter. [ seventeen ] SLK thirty-two production start from january 2001, to master of architecture 2004. deoxyadenosine monophosphate total of 4,333 be produce ; 979 constitute deal in germany, 2,056 exist import to the united states, and 263 to the united kingdom. [ eighteen ] model year change [edit ]
1998 [edit ]
- Passenger airbag will now automatically deactivate if Mercedes-branded child seat is fitted[19]
1999 [edit ]
- Storage net, automatic-dimming rear view mirrors, and vehicle motion sensing alarm added[20]
- Introduction of Manual transmission and AMG Sport package options, which included Sport aero body kit, 17″ staggered AMG wheels, HD sway bars, and performance exhaust[21]
2000 face lift [edit ]
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production for face lift mannequin begin after february 2000. major change include :
- Exterior design changes including: redesigned front and rear bumpers, a redesigned silver grille and taillights,[22] body-colour painted side-skirts and door handles,[23] integrated indicators in wing mirrors,[24] and stainless steel trim in the exhaust[25]
- Interior design changes including: a restyled steering wheel and transmission shifter, and more supportive sports seats[26]
- SLK 230 Kompressor engine updated, SLK 320 introduced, and SLK 200 Kompressor replaces SLK 200 and now introduced for worldwide market[27]
- Electronic stability control upgraded[28]
- The fuel tank volume was increased from 45 L (12 US gal) to 53 L (14 US gal)[29][30]
2001 [edit ]
- Six-speed manual transmission introduced, replacing the existing five-speed manual transmission[31]
- SLK 32 AMG high performance variant introduced[32]
safety [edit ]
Euro NCAP test results
[33] Mercedes-Benz SLK ( 2002 )Test Score Rating Adult occupant: 26 Pedestrian: 8 production volume [edit ]
The succeed be production figure for the R170 SLK : [ thirty-four ] [ thirty-five ]
Model Total SLK 200 44,846 SLK 200 Kompressor 125,873 SLK 230 Kompressor 102,754 SLK 320 33,416 SLK 32 AMG 4,333 Total 311,222 award [edit ]
mention [edit ]
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