Shifting was performed through a 5-speed automatic transmission. The SLK was equipped with a supercharged 2.3L inline-4 that produced 193 HP at 5300 rpm and 206.8 ft-lb of torque at 2500 rpm. What made it unique in the segment was the folding hardtop, which the company called Vario roof, allowing the car to possess the qualities of both a coupe and convertible. The C230 comes in only one body style and with just one engine choice: a 192 horsepower, 2.3-liter, 4-cylinder engine with a belt-driven supercharger (thats the Kompressor part). It measured 157.2 inches in overall length, 67.4 inches wide, and 50.6 inches high.
The R170 model SLK utilized the C-Class chassis for its foundation with wheelbase shortened to 94.4 inches. And that's exactly what this vehicle was. The car's name was derived from the German Words Sportlich, Leicht, and Kurz which translates to Sporty, Light, and Short. Whether it was a response to the popularity of the Mazda Miata can't be confirmed, but its main rivals turned out to be the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z3. Pros Beautiful design - Looks younger, more athletic and distinctly different than before Driving dynamics - Taut ride but settled and absorbent, quick and. In 1997, Mercedes-Benz introduced the SLK, a stylish compact two-seater convertible. "The Mercedes compact sportscar which utilised the Vario-roof for the first time."
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