Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the 2012 SLK roadster.
The most distinguishing feature of the new SLK, now in its third generation, is the panoramic roof with Magic Sky Control, whereby the the transparency of the ‘vario-roof’ can be changed from light to dark.
The new front face of the SLK, with its more upright grill, references the SLS AMG as well as being in keeping with Benz’s new design paradigm which is holding to that feature. But the new design still improves on the SLK’s drag co-efficient, though — 0.30 compared to the previous model’s 0.32.
The SLK350 model comes fitted with a new 3.5 liter V6 doling out 302 bhp (225 kW / 306 PS) and powering the SLK to a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) sprint time of 5.4 seconds. Top speed is 155 mph (250 km/h).
An SLK250 will be launched later in the year with a 1.8 liter unit producing 201 PS (148 kW). The SLK250 has a respectable 0 to 60 mph sprint time of 6.5 seconds and also features the same top speed as in the V6.
Mercedes-Benz promises a better ride on the new SLK thanks to firmer springs and dampers on the suspension and torque vectoring brakes.
New technology on the SLK includes an Airguide windstop system — a new invention from Mercedes-Benz’s clever engineers to help control air flow and noise in the cabin area when the top is down.
Order books open in Germany on 17 January 2011. The prices including VAT are as follows:
SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY: 38,675 euros,
SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY: 44,256.10 euros,
SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY: 52,300.50 euros.
The 2012 SLK-Class makes its U.S. showroom debut in summer 2011.
High-res photos: http://www.worldcarfans.com/111011330427/2012-mercedes-slk-class-officially-revealed
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wtf with mercedes' design?! its fuckin ugly =/
@123adcadv This guy works for BMW
@123adcadv This gay woks for BMW
thumbs up period!
@123adcadv inspired as im sure you have figured out, by the sls. I am guessing this is the direction of all 2 door benzes.
BUCK FMW!!
ugly, bmw is better
@satam0ta you just being stupid, BMW is good looking and im a huge fan of BMW but this car looks better than the Z4
neat glass feature
@satam0ta BMW is just getting uglier. Have yous seen the new 7 series ? VOMIT
Quel dessin! Elle est magnifique!! j'adore
@Reilangley I was about to say the same thing, because I can see a lot of BMW design language (Z4) in this SLK. The profile, surfaces and that front over-hang is all BMW! This does not look like a Merc.
Rien à voir avc bm que je deteste!
did he died?
the guys at the styling department really need to buck up. nothing much exciting.
A mini SLS?
I don't know why anyone would want an SLK. Its so tiny.
@PillsWicky "Coup-eh" That's how it's pronounced.
looks great and drives great but why diesel engines??? defeats the purpose
@NottinghamForest22 YEAH ITS LOOKS BIGGER THEN THE ALL OF THE SLK AND ITS BETTER LOOKIN THE THE UGLY Z4
SLK CLASS R172 WITH THE LOWEST GIRP AND WITH 1.8 CGI IN SLK 250 CGi ; OVER 1000L/100km
SLK250 CGi ; 1,955 L /100km in city,2,400L/100km on highway.
SLK350 CGI ; 2,500L/100km in city,3,500L/100km on highway.
SLK55 AMG ; 1,850L/100km in city,1740L/100km on highway.
SLK250 CDI ; 2,404L/100 km in city,2,600 L/100km on highway.
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