Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170)
| Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 1996-2004 |
| Designer | Michael Mauer; Murat Gunak (1993) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Roadster |
| Body style | 2-door retractable hardtop |
| Related | Chrysler Crossfire |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz R171 |
The Mercedes-Benz R170 was an automobile platform for sports cars produced since 1996 and was the first Mercedes-Benz hard top convertible.
R170 models were originally sold as the SLK-Class and was based on the W202 C-Class. It was replaced by a new SLK-Class platform - the R171 - for 2005. R170 and R171 chassis production is handled by Karmann of Germany.
The Chrysler Crossfire also shares this platform.
Models and specifications
| Model | Years | Engine | Power | 0–100 km/h (62 mph) | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLK200 | 1997–2004 | 2.0L M111.946 L4 | 102 kW (136 hp) | 9.3 seconds | 208 km/h (129 mph) |
| SLK200K | 1997–2000* | 2.0L M111.943 L4 | 143 kW (192 hp) | 6.8 seconds | 236 km/h (147 mph) |
| 2001–2004 | 2.0L M111.958 L4 | 122 kW (163 hp) | 7.4 seconds | 223 km/h (138 mph) | |
| SLK230K | 1996–2000 | 2.3L M111.973 L4 | 144 kW (193 hp) | 6.9 seconds | 231 km/h (143 mph) |
| 2001–2004 | 2.3L M111.983 L4 | 147 kW (197 hp) | 6.8 seconds | 240 km/h (148 mph) | |
| SLK320 | 2001–2004 | 3.2L M112.947 V6 | 162 kW (218 hp) | 6.5 seconds | 250**/276‡ km/h (155/171 mph) |
| SLK32 AMG | 2001–2004 | 3.2L M112.960 V6 | 264 kW (354 hp) | 5.2 seconds | 250**/280*†/310‡ km/h (155/174/193 mph) |
*Exported only to Portugal, Italy and Greece.
**Electronically limited top speed *†AMG optional increased limited top speed ‡With limiter removed