R171 represents the second generation of Mercedes-Benz SLK. Compared with the R170, R171 has larger dimensions.
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a luxury roadster built by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz since 1997. The name was chosen to reflect the company's intentions for the car - that it be Sportlich (sporty), Leicht (light), and Kurz (short). There have been two generations of SLK cars from Mercedes-Benz.
Like its predecessor, the second generation of the vehicle featured a retractable hardtop. Following the trend initiated by the R170 model, by the time the R171 was released, this had become an increasingly common feature in almost every new convertible introduced in the market, especially in Europe.
The SLK was updated in 2004 with a new Formula One-inspired appearance and serious performance; the new model also took design cues from the Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept car, presented in 2000. The new R171-platform SLK was again on Car and Driver's Ten Best list for 2005, and it won the Canadian Car of the Year Best New Convertible award. Highlighting its potential appeal to women, New Zealand's Lucire magazine announced it as its 'Car to Be Seen in' for 2005. The current SLK is built in Bremen, Germany.
SLK 55
0-62 mph (100 km/h) quoted at 4.9 seconds but individuals have reported times of under 4.3 seconds. (Car & Driver Magazine tested the car and got 0-60 mph of 4.3 seconds.)
Increased brake capacity (Pre-2008 Model year cars have 6 Piston Calipers with Perforated and Slotted Rotors, and 4 Piston Rear Brakes. Post 2008 models have a mix of brakes depending on options and market; either the original 6 piston fronts or the 4 piston fronts from the C55. Mercedes did this for two reasons, a.)reduce the number of complaints from customers not used to high performance brakes about brake squeal, and b.) reduce cost.
Additional Engine Oil cooler (Behind starboard bumper vents)
Lowered/Stiffened Suspension (springs, shocks, sway bars)
AMG Body Kit, with distinctive gills in front bumpers
Chrome accented Fog lights
Napa leather interior
Modified AMG 7G-tronic transmission
Quad Exhaust
Smoked taillights and [CHMSL]
SLK 55 Sport/030/P30 (an option package on top of the standard SLK 55 AMG)
Nurburgring Suspension
Improved Pads and Rotors (Currently the only sure way to get the pre-2008 6 piston front brakes and 4 piston rear brakes).
Carbon fibre interior accents
19 inch rims
Upgraded steering wheel
delimited top speed (which is actually now standard on all SLK 55s)
As of 2006 AMG has released several new models, however, these are not available in all export markets:
SLK 55 Track Sport
SLK 55 Asia Cup
SLK 55 'F1 Safety Car'
SLK 55 Black Series [1]
400 hp (294 kW), 520 Nm
Improved Exhaust Headers and ECU chip
Fixed Carbon fibre roof
19 inch Forged wheels
Racing shell seats
Carbon fibre trunk spoiler
Carbon fibre door panels
Front Strut Brace
Additional Oil Coolers for Transmission Oil and Power Steering Oil.
Carbon fibre front Fenders with additional Vents
Either 5 Speed automatic or 7 speed automatic available depending on the factory.
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SLK55 AMG topspeed dynoby Nionitron46,082 views
Ugly...good car but UGLY as hell
vonspre 8 months ago
beautiful car
geckoisgiko 1 year ago