SLK / SLC -class

Series: 170; 171; 172

Sedan/Wagon: A-class; B-class; C-class; E-class; S-class; Limousine/Maybach
Coupe/Roadster: CLA; C-coupe; CLK; E-coupe/CLE; CLS; S-coupe; SLK/SLC; SL; SLR/SLS/AMG-GT
SUV/Off-road: GLA; GLB; GLK/GLC; R-class; ML/GLE; GL/GLS; G-class
Minivan/Pickup: T-class/Vaneo/Citan; V-class/Viano/Vito; X-class

SLK/SLC-CLASS

The 1st SLK-class

R170

R170 Roadster(vario roof) 1996 - 2004 Designer : Michael Mauer , Murat Gunak , Bruno Sacco The world's first mass-produced compact roadster to feature an electrically retractable hardtop — the "Vario Roof" — which stows into the boot in approximately 25 seconds at the touch of a button, redefining the open-car concept. Based on the W202 C-Class, the sporty design by Michael Mauer, Murat Gunak and Bruno Sacco caused a sensation on its debut. Engine options included four- and six-cylinder units, with the AMG SLK 32 producing 354 ps from a supercharged inline-six.

Facelift

02/2000

Dimensions

The 2nd SLK-class

R171

R171 Roadster (vario roof) 03/2004 - 03/2011 Designer : George Melosch , Frank Pfisterer , Steve Mattin , Gorden Wagener , Peter Pfeiffer Retained the Vario Roof while evolving to a more dynamic design. Based on the W203 C-Class with significantly improved body rigidity over its predecessor. Engine options spanned four-cylinder, six-cylinder and V8 units, with the AMG SLK 55 producing 360 ps from a naturally aspirated 5.5-litre V8. The optional "Magic Sky Control" electrochromic glass roof, which changes transparency with voltage, was a notable technological innovation.

Facelift

12/2007

Dimensions

The 3rd SLK-class / SLC

R172

R172 Roadster (vario roof) 03/2011 - 06/2020 Designer : Il-hun Yoon , Gorden Wagener Focused on weight reduction and driving dynamics, shedding 139 kg over the outgoing model and transitioning primarily to turbocharged engines. The AMG SLK 55 retained a naturally aspirated 5.5-litre V8 producing 422 ps. Renamed SLC in 2016 to clarify its relationship with the C-Class family. The Vario Roof became available in combination with a panoramic glass panel. No successor was announced, bringing the SLK/SLC lineage to a close with this generation.

Facelift

Renamed to SLC 01/2016

Dimensions

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