2012 Mercedes SLK-Class officially revealed

Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the 2012 SLK roadster.

The most distinguishing feature of the new SLK, now in its third generation, is the panoramic roof with Magic Sky Control, whereby the the transparency of the 'vario-roof' can be changed from light to dark.

The new front face of the SLK, with its more upright grill, references the SLS AMG as well as being in keeping with Benz's new design paradigm which is holding to that feature. But the new design still improves on the SLK's drag co-efficient, though - 0.30 compared to the previous model's 0.32.

The SLK350 model comes fitted with a new 3.5 liter V6 doling out 302 bhp (225 kW / 306 PS) and powering the SLK to a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) sprint time of 5.4 seconds. Top speed is 155 mph (250 km/h).

An SLK250 will be launched later in the year with a 1.8 liter unit producing 201 PS (148 kW). The SLK250 has a respectable 0 to 60 mph sprint time of 6.5 seconds and also features the same top speed as in the V6.

Mercedes-Benz promises a better ride on the new SLK thanks to firmer springs and dampers on the suspension and torque vectoring brakes.

New technology on the SLK includes an Airguide windstop system - a new invention from Mercedes-Benz's clever engineers to help control air flow and noise in the cabin area when the top is down.

Order books open in Germany on 17 January 2011. The prices including VAT are as follows:

SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY: 38,675 euros,
SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY: 44,256.10 euros,
SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY: 52,300.50 euros.

The 2012 SLK-Class makes its U.S. showroom debut in summer 2011.

High-res photos: http://www.worldcarfans.com/111011330427/2012-mercedes-slk-class-officially-r...

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[vipersickboy24]

@xReventonx girl nothing. it's a sweet ride

[Reilangley]

@123adcadv This guy works for BMW

[porkribstaylor]

dear santa this tear for christmas i want ...

[Tarikace15]

Actually it's 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

[warninshoarmy]

SLK250 CGi ; 1,955 L /100km in city,2,400L/100km on highway.

SLK350 CGI ; 2,500L/100km in city,3,500L/100km on highway.

SLK55 AMG ; 1,850L/100km in city,1740L/100km on highway.

SLK250 CDI ; 2,404L/100 km in city,2,600 L/100km on highway.

[warninshoarmy]

SLK CLASS R172 WITH THE LOWEST GIRP AND WITH 1.8 CGI IN SLK 250 CGi ; OVER 1000L/100km

[B16SAF]

@NottinghamForest22 YEAH ITS LOOKS BIGGER THEN THE ALL OF THE SLK AND ITS BETTER LOOKIN THE THE UGLY Z4

[mrmattstereo]

looks great and drives great but why diesel engines??? defeats the purpose

[dbr712]

@PillsWicky "Coup-eh" That's how it's pronounced.