Mercedes-Benz R 170
Mercedes -Benz SLK (1996-2000)
The Mercedes -Benz R 170 is a two-seater roadster Mercedes- Benz SLK from the series, which was produced by the autumn of 1996 until early 2004. It was the first convertible long, which was equipped with a fixed folding steel roof. This folding steel roof, also retractable hardtop or Vario roof called, disappears completely and automatically in the trunk of the vehicle.
Since it is made of steel, it combines the advantages of a hardtop and on the other hand offers the flexibility of a folding top. This is the SLK Roadster to both as well as the Coupé. The Vario roof collapsed in the model R 170 within 25 seconds from the trunk. Due to this technique, the boot capacity decreased with an open roof of 348 to 145 liters. Manufacturer of the hard top is the company Car Top Systems.
A total of 311 222 pcs of R 170 were built, making it the best-selling roadster of Germany and the Mazda MX -5 replaced in the sales statistics.
- 3.1 Before facelift
- 3.2 After facelift
Model history
The technically on the C -Class ( 202 series ) based Roadster has undergone a facelift in February 2000. In addition to optical changes in the engine range underwent a significant renovation. The 2-liter entry-level engine has been upgraded with a compressor. For the first time a six-cylinder engine was available in the SLK series. The engine of the SLK 320 corresponds to that known from other series 3.2- liter six-cylinder in V-shape, with three valves per cylinder and twin ignition. For the first time this engine could be chosen with a manual transmission. In all other series, the automatic transmission was standard. The peak power in the SLK 32 AMG marks the SLK with 260 kW ( 354 hp).
With the facelift ( " facelift " ) ESP and the manual six-speed gearbox was introduced as standard in all models. As for the interior higher quality materials were used. Externally, the facelifted SLK can be seen by new sills and aprons as well as by the striking turn signal in the mirror housing.
In the spring of 2004, he was replaced by the Mercedes -Benz R 171. Based on the R 170 Crossfire was produced until the end of 2007, the Chrysler.