Mercedes SLK

The mid-90s saw countless introductions of roadsters from many manufacturers after the absolute success of Mazda's MX-5 (Miata). Almost every big or small manufacturer designed its own roadster and everybody awaited Mercedes- Benz's answer to the new trend. And Mercedes-Benz gave awarded their patience with a unique car. The SLK which is both a coupe and a cabrio thanks to its brilliant metal roof which folds and stores itself just like in a normal cabrio.

The whole concept sounded ideal. All the advantages of a coupe combined with the freedom of a cabrio and the car itself is vey near to the expectations. Of course there is no question of sales success since even now - several years after SLK's introduction you will have to wait several months to get your hands on your brand new Mercedes SLK after ordering it. Initially powered by 2.0 lt. and 2.3 lt normally-aspirated or mechanically compressed  engines producing 136 hp  to 193 hp the SLK did not really set the road on fire but was fast enough to be a lot of fun.

Now in its 3rd generation the SLK continues to deliver on its promice, elegant, luxurious and more and more sporty with each generation.

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