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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.
The SLK nameplate refers to its design mission to be Sportlich (sporty), Leicht (light), and Kurz (compact).