From its muscular stance inspired by Formula One racing to its athletic performance, the SLK-Class roadster delivers aggressive sports car styling and an exhilarating driving experience.
The SLK-Class was honored with the 2005 Residual Value Award by the Automotive Lease Guide (ALG.com) for having the highest projected residual value in the Sports Car Segment.
SLK280 Roadster
Pure driving pleasure. Designed for the true sports-car enthusiast, the SLK 280 features a spirited 228-horsepower V-6 engine and precise short-throw 6-speed transmission for quick take-offs.
Pure driving pleasure. Designed for the true sports-car enthusiast, the SLK 280 features a spirited 228-horsepower V-6 engine and precise short-throw 6-speed transmission for quick take-offs.
SLK350 Roadster
Awe-inspiring. A powerful 268 hp V-6 engine and precise short-throw 6-speed transmission are at the heart of this sporty roadster, which raises eyebrows as it lowers its hardtop roof in only 22 seconds.
SLK55 AMG
Serious rush. With more than 350 horsepower pumping from its V-8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission, this roadster provides serious sports car thrills in true AMG style.Source - Mercedes-Benz
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Chassis #: 1S9MR31T06206001
Mercedes-Benz introduced a new generation roadster SLK Class in 1997. They were designated the R170 platform, with its acronym meaning Sportlich, Leicht, Kurz (sporty, light and compact). The SLK Class was designed to compete with the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z3. The SLK Class had a retractable hard top, which preceded those of Peugeot, Lexus, Pontiac and Chrysler.For 2005, the SLK was given new bodywork and more power. Designated R171, it was offered with 179cc supercharged four and V-6s of 2996 and 3498cc, both were naturally aspirated. Both automatic and manual transmissions received an additional speed, to seven and six, respectively.This 2006 SLK350 has fewer than 25,000 miles. It is equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission and a 3498cc dual-overhead cam V6 engine offering 268 horsepower. There are aftermarket three-piece Brabus wheels and four-wheel anti-lock power disc brakes.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at RM Auctions' Arizona sale where it was estimated to sell for $20,000 - $25,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $24,750 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011
Related Reading : Mercedes-Benz SLK History
Animal, muscular, poised, predatory and competitive, those are the words used to describe the Mercedes-Benz SLK. Mercedes-Benz designers and engineers continue to remain the world leaders in created a peerless and beautiful vehicle.For 1998 Mercedes Benz chose to unveil something different a 2-passenger sports car with a supercharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine. Rather than a soft top though,....
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