The New Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class: World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show

The second generation of the globally successful Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is ready for launch, and Mercedes-Benz is set to present the new sports roadster to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show.

The presentation follows the publication of the first photos of the new SLK at the start of the year, which themselves sparked an extremely enthusiastic response. A total of over 7,000 orders have been taken since sales release already. Prices for the SLK-Class range from 33,524 euros for the entry-level model to 63,974 euros (ex factory). Three different engine variants are available for the new car, developing from 120 kW/163 hp to 265 kW/360 hp. The range includes – for the first time in this vehicle class – an eight-cylinder power unit. The V6 engine in the SLK 350, meanwhile, develops 200 kW/272 hp and delivers impressively dynamic driving pleasure.

Powerful and unique: The SLK 55 AMG with eight-cylinder dynamics With the SLK 55 AMG, the second generation of Mercedes’ compact roadster has produced a car which gives the sports car elite a run for their money. No other model in this vehicle class can compete with the 265-kW/360-hp output and 510 Newton metres of torque generated by the top-of-the-range SLK. The V8 engine at the source of this prodigious power also has the distinction of being the only eight-cylinder unit available in this market segment. The standard equipment package for the AMG model is equally as exclusive, and includes the following items not offered in the SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR: - AMG sports suspension - AMG sports seats - AMG bodystyling with special front apron and spoiler lip on the boot lid - Mercedes-AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel - High-performance braking system with perforated composite brake discs at the front - Interior lighting package - THERMATIC air conditioning - Mercedes-AMG 18 -inch light-alloy wheels in multi-spoke design - Mixed tyres (front: 225/40 R 18, rear: 245/35 R 18) - Nappa leather upholstery - 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission with AMG-SPEEDSHIFT and steering wheel gearshift buttons

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