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| Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler (2003–2007) Daimler AG (2007–2011) |
| Production | January 2003[1] – 2011 |
| Assembly | Germany: Bremen |
| Designer | Gorden Wagener (2000)[2][3] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door retractable hardtop |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,430 mm (95.7 in)[4] |
| Length | 4,087–4,089 mm (161–161 in) |
| Width | 1,777–1,794 mm (70–71 in) |
| Height | 1,271–1,298 mm (50–51 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,390–1,540 kg (3,064–3,395 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170) |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R172) |
The second generation Mercedes-Benz SLK, internally designated model R171, is a two-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive, retractable hardtop roadster, unveiled at the 74th Geneva International Motor Show[5]—and manufactured and marketed for model years 2004–2010.
Currently in its third generation and manufactured at Mercedes' Bremen plant,[6] the SLK nameplate refers to its design mission to be Sportlich (sporty), Leicht (light), and Kurz (compact).
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- ^ "2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2dr Roadster 3.5L Specs". cars.usnews.com. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
- ^ "Press Kit: Mercedes-Benz at the 74th Geneva International Motor Show". Media.daimler.com. 2004-03-02. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen starts production of new SLK and SL roadsters". Media.daimler.com. 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2010-09-26.