2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Debuts

Mercedes SLK Roadster is a trend when it first appeared as early as 1996. Until then, the "convertible" traditionally does not intend "floppy stoftag, noisy, and easy to steal things out." The SLK is an elegant two-piece folding electric hardtop was not technically the first of its kind on the market (that honor goes to 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder with ASC-up design), but it was a car that the folding hardtop, the idea that almost all the popular brands are now copying. Continuing the tradition of those outside the SLK, Mercedes has revamped its smallest two-seater car and gave him many new features to keep it fresh.

Styling wise, the new SLK fairly predictable. The smallest Benz Roadster has always inspired styling of the car MB Halo at the moment. Source (R170) SLK shared many styling signals from the iconic R129 (1989 +), the SL-Class, the new model (R171), followed in 2004, the new SL, SLR McLaren and reflected later with their facelift. The new SLK (R172) takes up most of the design inspired by the Merc is the marvel-gullwinged, AMG.

Personally, I think style is a bit too conservative in terms of anonymity - even if the pressure on the red car, it's still hard on the head. Not to complain, it is quite possible, Mercy, I could have gone too far in the opposite direction and made it strange, but when it is desirable to make the car a muscular position. To save weight hood and fenders are now made of aluminum.
It is clear, elegant fold still, but there are some new tidbits spoiled owners happy. The biggest news about the Mercedes SLK R172 is what a magic sky called CONTROL. It is actually an electronic color systems glass roof that can go with dark tinted clear at the touch of a button. Of course it is a possibility, and your second choice in the painted body color roof, or solid-tone glass roof as well. Ferrari is using this technology in 575 years Superamerica couple back and it's one of the cooler tricks out there.

More goodies are on their way to R172 also AIRGUIDE comfortable ride, which rotates the wind-stop is mounted behind the roll bars to reduce top-down turbulence Interior, headlights are LED lights AIRSCARF neck warmer is reviewed, and in particular, leather seats treat, a cool touch - less heat from the sun to keep! Other useful features include a solid base with leather-wrapped steering wheel, bright color in the middle of Commissioners, the steering wheel, and more typical of luxury properties for this class.
R172 gets two new engines to go with a new body. The basic model, now called the SLK250, replace the 3.0L V6-powered SLK280 than previous generations. With a 1.8L I4 turbo direct-injection was 201 horsepower does not sound like much (especially compared with the SLK280 is 230 hp), but it will still just an impressive 6.5 seconds from 00 to 60 time and 155 flat out to return after 27 km / h in combination. SLK250, a 6-speed manual transmission standard are happy.

An important step will be SLK250 SLK350, a derivative of the engine of the previous car. But the 3.5L V6 engine now has a new gasoline direct injection with piezo injectors, twin-spark head. Power is up 30bhp from 272 to 302bhp, which is significantly faster than 250: This is a 5.4s 0-60 times faster than others. Fuel consumption is estimated at 23mpg combined for the SLK350. It is still unclear whether it will be AMG versions of the new SLK and what the engine will be used. Suspension-wise, the SLK gets (the press) "firmer springs and dampers, and torque coupling effect by the brakes on the rear, which ensures that the SLK pointed in the direction in which this goal.

The new SLK is the official debut in Stuttgart, Germany for 125 marks its first birthday soon and look at R172 at the Geneva Motor Show in March to publish. You will not wait long for a while: 2012 SLK will be available at your local Mercedes-Benz in summer 2011.