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The R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is the first generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class range of compact luxury roadsters produced by Mercedes-Benz between 1996 and 2004.[1]

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170)
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler-Benz (1996–1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998–2004)
Production	September 1996 – December 2004
Assembly	Germany: Bremen South Africa: East London
Designer	Michael Mauer (1993) Murat Günak (1993)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door roadster
Layout	Longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Related	Chrysler Crossfire Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C208)
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L M111.946 I4 (petrol; 1996–2000) 2.0 – 2.3 L M111 I4 supercharged (petrol; 1996–2004) 3.2 L M112 E32 V6 (petrol; 2000–2004) 3.2 L M112 V6 supercharged (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual (Getrag) 6-speed manual (Getrag) 5G-Tronic automatic (Mercedes)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length	3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width	1,715 mm (67.5 in)
Height	1,289 mm (50.7 in)
Kerb weight	1,195–1,461 kg (2,635–3,221 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R171)

SLK stands for the company’s design mission to create a sportlich (sporty), leicht (light) and kurz (compact) roadster,[2] and is based on a shortened platform of the W202 Mercedes C-Class.

It was replaced by the Mercedes R171 SLK in 2004.[3]

Development and launch

The R170 Mercedes SLK is based on the SLK I Concept and SLK II Concept, which is a two-seater roadster concept car that features a folding metal electro-hydraulic roof, dubbed 'vario-roof' by Mercedes, and takes 25 seconds to operate.[4] A German design patent was filed on 30 September 1993, with the final production version of the SLK introduced at the Turin Motor Show on 22 April 1996.[5][6]

The R170 SLK is based on the W202 C-Class platform, sharing many drivetrain and chassis components, as well as using a shortened version of the floor pan.[7] The wheelbase is also identical to the wheelbase of the 190SL and 300SL, at 2,400 mm (94 in).[8]

The platform of the R170 Mercedes SLK is also used by the Chrysler Crossfire, which shares 80% of its components with the car.[9][10]

Equipment

Standard equipment includes power seats, power windows, power steering, dual-zone climate control, dimmable interior mirror, and alloy wheels. Safety features include front and side driver and passenger airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control.[11] Models could also be optioned with the AMG body design package, that features body colour side skirts, chromed tailpipes, and 17-inch AMG alloy wheels. Wider wheels were also available on SLK 230 Kompressor models.[12]

Models

SLK 200, SLK 200 Kompressor

The SLK 200 was exported and sold exclusively to Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Turkey, and Greece, and was only available with the Getrag five-speed manual transmission in most countries.[13] After the 2000 facelift, the SLK 200 Kompressor was introduced to the worldwide market, replacing the SLK 200.

Engines

Model	Years	Engine	Power	Torque	0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
SLK 200	1996–2000	M111.946 2.0 L I4	100 kW (134 hp) at 5,000 rpm	190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 3,700–4,500 rpm	9.3 s
SLK 200 Kompressor	1996–2000	M111.943 2.0 L I4 supercharged	141 kW (189 hp) at 5,300 rpm	270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 2,500–4,800 rpm	7.7 s
	2000–2004	M111.958 2.0 L I4 supercharged	120 kW (161 hp) at 5,300 rpm	230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 2,500–4,800 rpm	8.2 s auto / 8.0 s man.
SLK 230 Kompressor	1996–2000	M111.973 2.3 L I4 supercharged	142 kW (190 hp) at 5,300 rpm	280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 2,500–4,800 rpm	7.4 s
	2000–2004	M111.983 2.3 L I4 supercharged	145 kW (194 hp) at 5,500 rpm	280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 2,500 rpm	7.3 s
SLK 320	2000–2004	M112 E32 3.2 L V6	160 kW (215 hp) at 5,700 rpm	310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) at 3,000–4,600 rpm	6.9 s
SLK 32 AMG	2001–2004	M112 C32 3.2 L V6 supercharged	260 kW (349 hp) at 6,100 rpm	450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 rpm	5.2 s

SLK 32 AMG

The SLK 32 AMG was introduced in 2001, designed to rival the BMW M Roadster and Porsche Boxster S.[14] The car featured the same M112 engine as in the SLK 320, but has a helical twin-screw supercharger and water-to-air intercooler.[15]

The SLK 32 AMG introduced Mercedes’ new ‘SpeedShift’ 5G-Tronic (automatic) transmission, that allow for manual shifting of the gears, and faster automatic downshifts before overtaking.[16] There was no manual transmission option available for the SLK 32 AMG.

The SLK 32 AMG features a more angular steering wheel, AMG instrument dials, an updated front and rear bumper with larger air intakes, and larger brakes; from 300 mm (12 in), upgraded to 334 mm (13 in) in diameter.[17] SLK 32 production started from January 2001, to March 2004. A total of 4,333 were produced; 979 were sold in Germany, 2,056 were imported to the US, and 263 to the UK.[18]

Model year changes

1998

• Passenger airbag will now automatically deactivate if Mercedes-branded child seat is fitted[19]

1999

• Storage net, automatic-dimming rear view mirrors, and vehicle motion sensing alarm added[20]
• Introduction of Manual transmission and AMG Sport package options, which included Sport aero body kit, 17" staggered AMG wheels, HD sway bars, and performance exhaust[21]

2000 facelift

Production for facelift models began after February 2000. Major changes include:

• Exterior design changes including: redesigned front and rear bumpers, a redesigned silver grille and taillights,[22] body-colour painted side-skirts and door handles,[23] integrated indicators in wing mirrors,[24] and stainless steel trim in the exhaust[25]
• Interior design changes including: a restyled steering wheel and transmission shifter, and more supportive sports seats[26]
• SLK 230 Kompressor engine updated, SLK 320 introduced, and SLK 200 Kompressor replaces SLK 200 and now introduced for worldwide market[27]
• Electronic stability control upgraded[28]
• The fuel tank volume was increased from 45 L (12 US gal) to 53 L (14 US gal)[29][30]

2001

• Six-speed manual transmission introduced, replacing the existing five-speed manual transmission[31]
• SLK 32 AMG high performance variant introduced[32]

Safety

Production volumes

The following are production figures for the R170 SLK:[34][35]

Model	Total
SLK 200	44,846
SLK 200 Kompressor	125,873
SLK 230 Kompressor	102,754
SLK 320	33,416
SLK 32 AMG	4,333
Total	311,222

Awards

• The R170 Mercedes SLK was on Car and Driver's Ten Best list for 1997.[36]
• Named ‘North American Car of the Year’ for 1997.[37]

References

Bibliography

На других языках

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[de] Mercedes-Benz R 170

Der Mercedes-Benz R 170 ist ein zweisitziger Roadster von Mercedes-Benz aus der SLK-Baureihe, der von Herbst 1996 bis Anfang 2004 produziert wurde. Er war das erste Cabriolet seit langem, das mit einem festen, klappbaren Stahldach ausgerüstet wurde. Dieses klappbare Stahldach, auch Retractable Hardtop bzw. Vario-Dach genannt, verschwindet vollständig und automatisch im Kofferraum des Fahrzeugs.

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- [en] Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170)

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[it] Mercedes-Benz R170

R170 è la sigla di un'autovettura roadster di fascia medio-alta prodotta dalla Casa automobilistica tedesca Mercedes-Benz dal 1996 al 2004 e facente parte della cosiddetta Classe SLK.

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[ru] Mercedes-Benz R170

Mercedes-Benz R170 — серия лёгких спортивных родстеров первого поколения SLK-класса от немецкой компании Mercedes-Benz. Прототип автомобиля был представлен в 1994 году на Туринском автосалоне и стал первым кабриолетом, оснащённым неподвижной навесной стальной крышей[1]. Позже на модель установили складной верх, сворачивающийся автоматически за 25 секунд, и представили новинку на автосалоне в Париже. Новое технологическое решение произвело настоящий фурор[2]. Серийное производство стартовало в 1996 году с минимальными изменениями во внешности.

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