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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)
ProductionSeptember 1996 – December 2004
Assembly
  • Germany: Bremen
  • South Africa: East London
Designer
  • Michael Mauer (1993)
  • Murat Günak (1993)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door roadster
LayoutLongitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width1,715 mm (67.5 in)
Height1,289 mm (50.7 in)
Kerb weight1,195–1,461 kg (2,635–3,221 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorMercedes-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 2001996–2000M111.946
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
1996–2000M111.943
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
2000–2004M111.958
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
1996–2000M111.973
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
2000–2004M111.983
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 3202000–2004M112 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 AMG2001–2004M112 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


SLK 32 AMG
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



1999



2000 facelift


SLK 200 Kompressor (facelift)
SLK 200 Kompressor (facelift)

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


2001



Safety


Euro NCAP test results
Mercedes-Benz SLK (2002)[33]
Test Score Rating
Adult occupant: 26
Pedestrian: 8

Production volumes


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

Model Total
SLK 20044,846
SLK 200 Kompressor125,873
SLK 230 Kompressor102,754
SLK 32033,416
SLK 32 AMG4,333
Total311,222

Awards



References


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

[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.

[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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