The new Mercedes-Benz SLK: Passion meets efficiency - Daimler

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Boot fully suitable for everyday usePage 20The luggage capacity with the vario-roof closed is 335 litres (in conjunctionwith TIREFIT). This is enough to accommodate two crates of soft drinks andtwo crates of beer, or four of either, without difficulty. A golf bag or a largesuitcase are also no problem.When the roof is opened, the capacity is reduced by 110 to 225 litres. Thisincludes 51 litres of luggage box capacity under a reversible floor (the box isomitted if a collapsible spare wheel is chosen instead of TIREFIT). In any casethere is sufficient space for two large sports bags, for example with tennisequipment.The luggage box or collapsible spare wheel is accessible if the variably usablereversible floor is removed. Depending on the application, it provides a levelsurface or a recess for carrying e.g. high drinks crates. The draught-stop or anumbrella can be secured with elastic straps on either side of the reversiblefloor.To prevent luggage items from colliding with the roof components while theseare being deposited in the boot, there is a luggage cover in the boot which canbe pivoted longitudinally. The vario-roof can only be opened if this cover ispivoted to the rear, and when the roof is closed the cover can be easily pivotedforward by hand. This facilitates loading and unloading, and makes the fullboot capacity available.Bodyshell structure with aluminium componentsThe bodyshell structure already proved highly successful in the precedingmodel, and was weight-optimised still further for the new SLK. Accordingly thebonnet and front wings are of aluminium for the first time, as are thedashboard cross-members and the rear end. The rear bulkhead module of fibrereinforcedplastic is a new feature. The torsional rigidity of this optimisedlightweight steel construction was improved even further compared to thealready very rigid preceding series. Thanks to the intelligent use of lightweightconstruction methods, the bodyshell weight was reduced by around 13kilograms.The doors are a completely new development, with reinforcement at thebeltline and at the lower edge. A section of high-strength steel ensures goodDaimler Communications, 70546 Stuttgart/GermanyMercedes-Benz – A Daimler Brand
side impact protection. The well-proven A-pillars with welded-in oval tubes ofhot-formed ultra-high-strength steel and a robust nodular connection to theside members remain unchanged.Page 21To keep the cost of minor damage caused by a frontal impact at speeds up to15 km/h reasonable, the front side members have a prescribed cutting pointfor a sectional repair, and their shape causes them to bend ahead of this areain the event of a collision.Exemplary aerodynamicsDespite the more striking, steeper front and the just under three percent largerfrontal area compared to the previous model, the Cd value for the new SLK hasbeen cut to just 0.30 – a very good figure for a roadster (the preceding modelhad a Cd value of 0.32). This improvement has enabled CO2 emissions to bereduced by roughly one to two grams per kilometre. Once again this shows thatthe engineers at Mercedes-Benz have made good use of many possibilities toenable SLK owners to enjoy the fun factor in the new roadster with an easyconscience - thanks to its high environmental compatibility.The aerodynamic data for the new SLK-ClassNew SLK-Class*Previous model*Drag coefficient Cd 0.30 0.32Frontal area (A) sq. m. 1.98 1.93Wind resistance Cd x A sq. m. 0.59 0.62*with vario-roof closedIn addition to familiar features such as a spoiler lip on the upper edge of theboot lid, wheel spoilers in front of the front and rear wheels, and a full enginecompartment and underbody cladding concept, the excellent drag coefficient isespecially due to:• A radiator shutter for demand-related control of the cooling airflow,• highly aerodynamic tyres,• newly designed exterior mirrors and• painstaking modifications to the A-pillar cladding.Daimler Communications, 70546 Stuttgart/GermanyMercedes-Benz – A Daimler Brand
Page 1 and 2: The new Mercedes-Benz SLKPassion me
Page 3 and 4: But the new Mercedes-Benz SLK offer
Page 5 and 6: Unique feature: MAGIC SKY CONTROLPa
Page 7 and 8: SLK stabilising without any comprom
Page 9 and 10: suspension, a sports suspension or
Page 11 and 12: • Dynamic Handling package with a
Page 14 and 15: For the first time, the tail lights
Page 16 and 17: Magical lightingPage 16An ambient l
Page 18 and 19: Vario-roof and bodyPage 18Innovativ
Page 22: The A-pillar cladding is a good exa
Page 26 and 27: Four-cylinder with a bitePage 26The
Page 28 and 29: Lightweight construction techniques
Page 30 and 31: Two-stage chain drive for low noise
Page 32: torsion damper, for example. This i
Page 35 and 36: Brake disc dimensionsPage 35SLK 200
Page 37 and 38: The increase in driving dynamics is
Page 39 and 40: The ADAPTIVE BRAKE works in conjunc
Page 41 and 42: windows can be opened by 50 mm to p
Page 43 and 44: Communication and entertainmentPage
Page 45 and 46: • map and functional software upd
Page 47 and 48: • integrated hard disc for naviga
Page 49 and 50: AMG Sports packagePage 49Power made
Page 51 and 52: After a development period of just
Page 53 and 54: serious and down-to-earth car in te
Page 55: absolute suitability for everyday u
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