The third generation of the Mercedes SLK makes a radical cut, but rather sharpen his profile. First driving impressions with the 306 PS strong roof Roadster.
If they discover received copies of the new Mercedes SLK sometime in the distant future during excavations on good, automotive formed archaeologists are knowing weigh the head and mumble: ah, number three, the SLS era. And they will face the retractable roof two-seater in the Museum in addition to number one (classic discreet, first with Variodach in 1996) and compare with number two (Formula 1-nose, Warmluftschal, 2004), to finally determine: sooo doll two and three different generation not.The smash was already the number one: retractable roof for - almost - all, four years before the small Peugeot company 206 CC sheet origami. Generation two stuffed then bigots, of for feminine convertible, Secretary car and stuff. With up to 360 HP in the 55 AMG, Mercedes SLK could strike that pretty.
At the new Mercedes will add 63 AMG even again with the end of the year of following Mercedes SLK. The first diesel in the Mercedes SLK, which politically correctly provides powerful Turbo four-cylinder 250 CDI. man but already from the start accompanied him then off the saving of resources about performance excesses. While the peak power remains the same, just the way that is new. The four cylinder petrol engine be able efficiently. Large 1.8 litre, direct einspritzend, turbo uploaded, of two balancing shafts sedated and emotionalisiert by means of sound generator in the charging air hose by suction hum. 184 or 204 PS range Spitzengeschwindigkeitem to 240 km/h including any Lord of able to be.
More top speed creates also the 306 PS strong, provisional top Mercedes SLK not, whose 3 that 5-litre engine completely under the engineer knife came. Instead of via the intake manifold of the 60-degree V6 injects directly. With high pressure Jet centred and doses of piezo elements will fuel more efficiently than so far get into the combustion chamber.
We like to believe it, because the Mercedes SLK 350 coupled with the seven-speed automatic as standard refers to clean, through stout, turns up liquid. And sounds obenheraus this even a little bit wicked - one of the merits of completely new inlet and exhaust system, as well as the resonance saugrohrs. Hear you can specifically regulated equipment and intelligent generator management, which should further reduce consumption in the test.
We keep. Silence. The elegant working start stop technique is in the Mercedes SLK series, as well as lightweight construction using aluminum and plastic. 1.540 Kg empty weight promises Daimler. Who gives the list of options, should add also few euros to the 52.301 base price of Mercedes SLK 350 (SLK 200 38.675 Euros) in addition to other kilos. Attention Wizard, cruise control, stereo with USB and manual air conditioning are series, autonomous cruise control system, Airscarf, ambient lighting, keyless go, panoramic roof and wind deflector is there an additional cost. But Mercedes would be not Mercedes, if they are not again have devised what. What in the E-cabriolet of the spoiler to the windscreen frame (Aircap), is new wind deflector (Airguide) with rotating elements made of plastic, that fine to modulate the pre-accession zischende air at the Mercedes SLKdas.
Still no desire to sunburn, good country air and dust? Okay, to roof (as before only in the State and by pressing a button in 20 seconds) and enjoy magic sky control. The new Mercedes SLK offers the choice between the base roof in magnesium and plastic, the panorama Variodach with smoked glass for 476 euros and a darkening button version (2.368 euro). Owner of self tonender sunglasses know something like that.
Now can the Mercedes SLK ausknipsen the light of day, used the principle of a plate capacitor: If a voltage is applied to the glass construction, particles in the glass construction align themselves so, that light can penetrate the disc. Without electricity, the particles are oriented randomly, partially blocks the light and dark the disc. Is what a pity, because the Mercedes SLK interior with the new seats is evident. He bears the signature of Interior Designer Hartmut sink joke - without schwulstiges posturing, solid and factual. Round instruments, round air nozzles, clear edge, consistent operation. A line, as we know them from the runway. There are worse examples.
When handling can be the Mercedes SLK burning anything, precisely passes commands over the hydraulic steering, clean scans the asphalt without pass each element of the new, comfortable reclining seats. Cultured sportiness - more than a slogan. Given that ambitious instead of steel undercarriage can order a tight sports version with lowering or the dynamic package.
Then the Mercedes SLK take direct steering with different interconnected handlebar and a so-called torque vectoring brake even more sport with Adaptive dampers. The electronic cam help provides a driving movement in the border region of targeted braking of the curves inside rear wheel, the Mercedes SLK stands still williger in tight curves without threatening his pilots a Pirouette.
In the luggage compartment, it requires about three inches longer and wider new again easy compromise. With the roof closed he swallows with ordinary 335 litres 35 more than at present, there are open 225 litres.
Clear conclusion: the new Mercedes SLK with SLS appearance is perhaps the best small SL, Daimler has ever made. Let's see whether archaeologists feel that too.
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