Mercedes SLK: design, specifications and price of the car
Having appeared in 1996 in the world market, a newMercedes SLK made a big sensation among motorists and became the most discussed car among critics. A compact cabriolet with an original design and a powerful engine was immediately recognized by the motorists.
After 8 years on the world market, a new,the second generation Mercedes SLK-Class. In addition to the updated design, the car received the AirScarf system, which provided warm air supply to the neck, shoulders and head of the driver and passengers. This option was very successful. So much so that about 85 percent of buyers ordered the mentioned system.
Nowadays the third generationthe German Mercedes SLK. Now the car surprises us even more, and all thanks to the use of a new panoramic roof with variable light transmittance. Previously, this was installed exclusively on limousines of the company "Maybach".
Car Design
Despite the change of generations, the Germans succeededTo maintain the former sportiness and the assertive look of the car, and even bring it closer to the more prestigious models of the SLS AMG-class. The front part of the modern roadster is decorated with a new radiator grille with a proprietary 3-beam star, as well as additional air intakes integrated into the bumper. The exterior of the car turned out to be very exciting and outstanding - such a "prince" is definitely not lost on the background of our domestic VAZs.
Dimensions of the body
The modern generation Mercedes SLK hasthe following dimensions: length - 4134 mm, width - 1810 mm, height - 1301 mm. Compared with its predecessors, the car slightly "recovered" in size.
Roadster specifications
In the Russian market a Mercedes carSLK is available in 4 variations of gasoline engines. The youngest in the lineup is a 1.8-liter unit with a capacity of 184 horsepower. It is installed on the Mercedes SLK 200 modification. A jerk from zero to "hundred" with this engine is estimated at 7.0 seconds. For cars with automatic transmission this indicator is 0.3 seconds longer. At the same time, the maximum speed of the car is 240 kilometers per hour, and the average fuel consumption does not exceed the mark of 7 liters.
The second engine also has a working volume of 1.8 liters, but instead of 184 develops 204 horsepower. Like the previous version, this unit has excellent characteristics of dynamics and fuel consumption. "Maximalka" is 245 kilometers per hour, acceleration to "hundreds" is estimated at more than 6 seconds. On 100 kilometers of the way the car consumes 6.5 liters of gasoline on average. A fairly economical "appetite" for such a car.
The SLK 350 version is equipped with 3.5-liter gasoline engine capacity of 306 horsepower. Despite the limitations in terms of electronic stuffing and automatic gearbox (the other is simply not available in this modification), its maximum speed is 250 kilometers per hour, and the first "hundred" it recruits in just 5.6 seconds. At the same time, the average fuel consumption is about 7 liters per 100 km.
The most powerful in the line is 5.5-liter unit with a capacity of 421 horsepower. With eight cylinders under the hood, this "Mercy" can accelerate to "hundreds" in just 4.5 seconds. At the same time, the "maximal" is about 250 kilometers per hour. If desired, the car enthusiast can remove the electronic speed limiter from the dealer (of course, all this is not free), and then the maximum speed will increase to 300 or more kilometers per hour. True, you will hardly be able to guarantee you an economical fuel consumption and high safety in such a "flight". By the way, this power unit was made on the basis of those that have been successfully practiced for several years on the cars of Formula 1.
Roadside management
Manageability of the German Mercedes SLK is simpleexcellent - the car instantly responds to the slightest movement of the handlebars and excels in turns even at high speeds. So it should be, a real sports car - fast, comfortable and easy to manage. True, all this has to be paid. What is the price for comfort in the case of the Mercedes SLK?
Prices and completing
In the Russian market, the "German" is represented inseveral trim levels, among which the base one - SLK 200 - is affordable for 2 million 290 thousand rubles. The SLK 350 version, equipped with a 3.5-liter unit for 306 horsepower, will cost the potential buyer 4 million 460 thousand rubles. The most expensive modification (SLK 500) will be available at a price of 3 million 250 thousand to 5 million 670 thousand rubles. The electromobile Mercedes SLK to our fellow citizens, unfortunately, will be unavailable. The high price and low ground clearance is, perhaps, the two factors that make the application of this roadster on our roads unacceptable. Yes, plus the fuel quality - the constant content of various impurities and deposits quickly lead to failure even the most powerful 5.5-liter German engine.
So, we reviewed the design and technical characteristics of the SLK model and learned its cost in the Russian market. The choice is yours!
