Under the hood is a choice of engines so advanced in their tuning they can deliver nearly their full power at low RPMs, assuring rocket-like acceleration. The retractable hardtop signals pure exhilarations, converting the SLK-Class from coupe to convertible in 22 silent, near magical seconds.
Redesigned front air dam with increased formula-1 influence, fog lights with chrome surrounds, and larger mesh patterns, revised rear apron with diffuser look, new trapezoidal chrome exhaust tips, rear-view mirrors with arrow-shaped turn indicators, car-wash friendly, short antenna, SLK 280 rebadged as SLK300.
New 3-spoke steering wheel with revised button pattern, 3-D appearance for gauges and needles, new audio and telematics system includes a 5-inch color screen, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, and Bluetooth interface for hands-free phone use.
SLK 300
3.0 DOHC 24-valve V6. 228 HP @ 6,000 RPM. 221 LB-FT @ 2,500-5,000 RPM net torque. 6-speed manual transmission. 0-60 in 6.1 seconds. 17" twin 6-spoke wheels.
SLK 350
3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6. 300 HP @ 6,500 RPM. 265 LB-FT @ 4,900 RPM net torque. 7-speed automatic transmission. 0-60 MPH in 5.4 seconds. 17"split 5-spoke wheels.
SLK 55 AMG
5.5L AMG SOHC 24-valve V8. 355 HP @ 5,750 RPM. 376 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM net torque. AMG Speedshift 7-speed automatic transmission. 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds acceleration. 18" AMG twin 5-spoke wheels.
Premium 1 Package: Power seats and steering column with memory, 4-way lumbar support, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, iPod/MP3 media interface, rain sensor, SmartKey remote roof automation, garage door opener, Interior Ambient Lighting Package, Auto-dimming mirrors
Lighting Package: Bi-Xenon headlamps, corner-illuminating fog lamps, headlamp washing system
Multimedia Package: COMAND system with hard-drive navigation, in-dash 6-disc DVD/CD changer, 6.5-inch color display, harman/kardon LOGIC7(R) surround-sound system with Dolby digital 5.1, 4GB hard-drive with Music Register for download of MP3 files; in-dash SD memory card reader, enhanced voice control for audio, telephone, and navigation
Sport Package: 18" AMG multi-spoke wheels, sport bodystyling including: front air dam, side skirts, rear apron and trunk lid spoiler, sport suspension, shift paddles with manual mode
Heating Package: AIRSCARF neck-level heating system, heated seats, cloth windscreen
AMG Performance Package: 18" AMG 5-spoke multi-piece light-alloy wheels, AMG compound braking system, AMG track-calibrated suspension system, top speed raised to 174 mph
