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

Brake disc dimensionsPage 35SLK 200BlueEFFICIENCYSLK 250BlueEFFICIENCYSLK 350BlueEFFICIENCYfront, internallyventilateddia./thickness (mm)295/28 322/32 344/32reardia./thickness (mm) 300/10 300/10 300/10Torque Vectoring Brake: ESP ® helps with the steeringThe Dynamic Handling package includes the Torque Vectoring Brake system.This ensures an additional safety margin at the physical limits, makes the SLKeven more agile and therefore enhances the sportiness of the roadster. Thesystem achieves this with targeted, one-sided braking intervention by theElectronic Stability Program ESP ® at the inside rear wheel when cornering. IfESP ® detects a tendency to understeer, the Torque Vectoring Brake generates adefined turning or yawing moment around the vehicle's vertical axis withinfractions of a second. Thanks to the different torque distribution that results,the SLK turns into the bend under precise control without any loss of handlingdynamics. The advantage of this solution over complex mechanicalcomponents such as an active steering rear axle, additional multi-disc clutchesor an active differential: the Torque Vectoring Brake can be implementedwithout an increase in vehicle weight and therefore no disadvantages in termsof fuel consumption.Electric parking brakeAs a new feature in Mercedes-Benz roadsters, the electrically operated parkingbrake in the new SLK helps in the design of a generous interior. Its switch islocated in the dashboard, under the rotary light switch. Pressing this engagesthe electric parking brake, and pulling releases it. In models with an automatictransmission the brake is released automatically as soon as the engine isrunning, the transmission is in the D or R position, the driver has a fastenedseat belt and the accelerator is operated.Daimler Communications, 70546 Stuttgart/GermanyMercedes-Benz – A Daimler Brand