Mercedes-Benz release SLK 300 Roadster
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30th April, 2010
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadsters have long captured the hearts
of sports car enthusiasts. Following an extensive facelift in 2008 which incorporated some 650 newly developed
components, Mercedes-Benz is now adding a fourth model to this exciting roadster 'family': the SLK 300.
This new model adds a second V6-powered variant to the Mercedes-Benz SLK line-up, joining the popular 224 kW SLK
350. It also means Australian customers now have a further choice amongst the supercharged four-cylinder SLK 200
KOMPRESSOR and the high-performance V8-powered SLK 55 AMG.
Since it first appeared in 1996, the compact SLK Roadsters have underlined the dynamic brand image of
Mercedes-Benz. The current-generation SLK received a number of enhancements in 2008, making it an even more compelling
choice. These technical and aesthetic updates further emphasised the SLK’s sporty character and made it even more
desirable to Australian buyers.
The new SLK 300 features a number of sporty highlights but perhaps its greatest appeal is, like all SLK Roadsters,
its ability to transform the car from a roadster into a weatherproof coupé in a matter of seconds. The car’s signature
vario roof makes it an open-top sports car for all seasons, going from closed to fully open in just 22 seconds.
On the road, the Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster is a dynamic driver’s machine. Its direct-steer system with variable
power assistance elicits the very best from the suspension's sporty capabilities. It combines agility and
manoeuvrability on twisting country roads with light steering forces when parking and sure steering characteristics at
high speeds.
The direct-steer system is derived from Mercedes-Benz’ speed-sensitive power steering system and operates purely
mechanically. This dispenses with the need for elaborate actuator units and complex sensors, which would otherwise
impair the flow of forces between the wheels and hands, thereby compromising steering precision.
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The SLK’s designers have carved the cult two-seater’s looks for sportiness. Eye-catching features include
the distinctive front bumper with a modified air-dam arrangement and a more pronounced V-shape, while the
area around the Mercedes star now stands out with its diffuser-look styling at the bottom.
Enhancing all of this is the car’s standard-fitment AMG body styling, adding a sharper edge to the look
of this new roadster model.
The Mercedes-Benz SLK 300 Roadster is now on sale across Australia.
Australian Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadster model range
|
Model |
Engine |
Power/Torque |
Fuel Consumption* |
Price (MLP)** |
|
SLK 200K |
1.8 l, 4 cyl, supercharged |
135 kW/250 Nm |
8.0 l/100 km |
$90,100 |
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SLK 300 – NEW MODEL |
3.0 l V6, petrol |
170 kW/300 Nm |
9.1 l/100 km |
$98,600 |
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SLK 350 |
3.5 l V6, petrol |
224 kW/360 Nm |
9.6 l/100 km |
$118,000 |
|
SLK 55 AMG |
5.5 l AMG V8, petrol |
265 kW/510 Nm |
12.0 l/100 km |
$175,000 |
Note:
* Combined cycle, according to ADR 81/02
** Manufacturer’s List Price (includes GST and LCT but excludes dealer delivery fees and the various statutory)
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