| Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler |
|---|---|
| Class | Sports Car/Concept Car |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FF |
| Engine | 1.9 L |
| Length | 3.77 m (148.4 in) |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz A-Class |
The Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA was a concept car the was shown at the Detroit International Auto Show in January 2000. The two-seater convertible concept car was based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class,[1] and was only 3.77 m (148.4 in) long.
The body was constructed with aluminum and plastic to keep the weight down, and its distinctive pointed front design became a feature of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. The SLA's engine was a 4-cylinder 1.9 L from the A-Class, producing 92 kW (125 PS; 123 bhp).[2]
During 2008 it was suggested that a SLA-Class may reach production as a convertible version of the new A-Class, but no formal announcements were made.[3][4]