Mercedes-Benz SLK-classSLK-class R171 Series II1 Jun 2008 ![]() It might not look much different, but Mercedes insists the updated SLK has 650 new components. There was nothing really wrong with the sexy roadster, but Mercedes has given it a mid-life upgrade that makes this machine even more attractive. It is still a two-seater with a metal folding roof and is available with three engines, a supercharged 1.8 four-cylinder, a 3.5 V6 and a 5.5 V8 for the AMG model. Mercedes didn’t bother dropping in the 6.2 V8 found in other AMG models as the SLK 55 was already fast enough. The changes include a new steering system, fresh audio system, revised exterior styling and upgraded engines. What’s more, Mercedes is offering the new SLK base engines with a manual gearbox along side the regular automatics. Read moreWhen it was new |
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