2012 SLK – Automobiles Review

2012 Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Price – £54 950

Mercedes-Benz has released the price list for the new SLK 55 AMG (R173). It is now available in the UK with highly competitive price of £54 950 OTR.

The new version of the roadster is powered by a naturally aspirated, direct-injected 5.5 liter V8 with 421PS (310kW) at 6800RPM and 540Nm (399 lb-ft) at 4500RPM. From 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. The 2012 SLK 55 AMG features an ECO stop/start system delivering exceptional fuel consumption of 33.6 mpg with CO2 emissions of 195g/km.

The engine is mated to a 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission.

The SLK 55 AMG is fitted as standard with AMG sports suspension featuring Torque Vectoring Brake and the AMG Direct-Steer system

The interior boasts unique AMG styling and trim inspired by the SLS.

The standard specification includes AMG body kit with exclusive front and rear aprons and side skirts, AMG high-performance internally ventilated and perforated disc brakes, AMG sports suspension, Nappa leather upholstery, 18” five-spoke AMG alloy wheels, the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Light System, COMAND Online with Media Interface, a DAB digital radio, AMG Cylinder Management System and ECO stop-start function. Advanced safety features include PRE-SAFE, NECK-PRO, ATTENTION ASSIST and HEADLAMP ASSIST.

Options list includes the AMG Performance Package – £4 105 and the AMG Driver’s Package, which raises the limited top speed and includes attendance at an AMG Power and Passion driver event – £2 755.

The AMG Performance package includes revised suspension and brakes with a rear differential lock. Nice!

Source: Mercedes-Benz

January 17, 2012

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI

Mercedes-Benz has announced the new 2012 SLK 250 CDI offering unique feelings at decent price and don’t mean the car. The roadster combines good performance and low fuel consumption.

The new SLK 250 CDI is powered by a 2.2 liter turbo-diesel with 204PS (150 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft), which are enough to catapult the car to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and another important discipline – 80 to 120 km/h is covered in 4.3 seconds. The top speed is 243 km/h. Great!

Still, the engine is not thirsty at all – 4.9 liters per 100 km on combined cycle and emissions as low as 128 g/km of CO2.

2012 SLK 250 CDI comes with 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission as standard.

The diesel SLK combines thoroughbred sports car performance with the fuel economy of a sub-compact. This guarantees great driving pleasure with great fuel efficiency.

It is available with a choice of three versions of the famous vario-roof. One of them is the panoramic vario-roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL. This glass roof can be changed from dark to transparent at the touch of a button.

There are also three suspension versions available: a conventional steel suspension, a sports suspension with a stiffer spring and damper setup or a suspension with an electronically controlled, fully automatic damping system.

The latter is part of the Dynamic Handling package, which also includes the Direct-Steer system and the Torque Vectoring Brake developed by Mercedes-Benz for particularly agile and predictable handling characteristics.

Of course, all this style has a price and it is not low at all – €41 828. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI hits the market from September 13.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

August 17, 2011

2012 Carlsson Mercedes-Benz SLK

Carlsson have been making tuning packages for Mercedes-Benz models since 90’s. Now they have prepared a styling program for the latest 2012 SLK. This car is probably the finest roadster in manufacturer’s history. Still, Carlsson further personalised the stylish vehicle. What is more, they also offer performance packages for the new CGI engines.

The aerodynamics package includes a front spoiler and rear apron insert (for cars with the AMG sports package) – 620 Euro each. There are also new front spoiler lip RS – 549 Euro, optional in real carbon, while the grille inserts made from electropolished stainless steel – 449 Euro.

The stainless steel sports silencer with two stainless steel pipes left and right in the typical oval Carlsson shape is priced at 1298 Euro.

The performance packages are available for SLK 200 CGI boosted up to 224PS (165 kW) or 211PS (155 kW) – 1190 Euro; SLK 250 CGI with 239PS (176 kW), instead of factory’s 204PS (150 kW) – 1690 Euro.

Carlsson 2012 SLK is lowered with up to 30 mm – 309 Euro, and for perfect stance, it stands on 18” to 20” exclusive alloy wheels – the set starts from 1930 Euro.

The interior boasts a choice of leathers that include Carlsson Nappa, Carlsson Nappa Exclusive and Carlsson Nappa Exclusive Heavy Weight. A basic package consisting of the upholstering of two seats, the headrests and the insides of the doors and are available from 3900 Euro including fitting. Carlsson also adds brushed-aluminum pedal pads with its own logos, as well as its own gear shifter. Accent trims come in “Alcantara appliques”, carbon or fine wood inserts.

Source: Carlsson

June 17, 2011

Piecha 2012 Mercedes SLK

Piecha Design aren’t waste any time and the tuning company has already released a special styling package for the latest 2012 Mercedes SLK – R172 model. The name of the project is Accurian RS and it includes only aerodynamic enhancements. Still, we expect them to release some performance packages for the powerful Mercedes’ engines.

The body kit includes an Accurian RS front spoiler lip with lateral grids, Accurian RS side skirt covers, Accurian RS sills with LED lighting units. There are also a revised rear apron, a new diffuser, a trunk-mounted spoiler and a four-tailpipe sport exhaust system.

Piecha Accurian RS stands on enormous alloys with dimensions 8.5J x 19” ET25 with 225/35 R19 tires at the front and optional 9.5J or 10.5J x 19” with 255 or 275/30 R19 tires at the rear.

The stance is brutal, because of the lowering springs kit, which cuts 25 mm of the height of the SLK.

Finally, the Mercedes specialists from Rottweiler offer practical comfort top control, which allows for an opening and closing of the top via the serial key up to a speed of 60 km/h.

Piecha Accurian RS 2012 Mercedes S

Source: Piecha Design

May 11, 2011

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