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

suspension, a sports suspension or a suspension with automatically adjustabledamping.Page 9Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management responsible for GroupResearch and Head of Development, Mercedes-Benz Cars: "With the SLK weoffer a wide range of technical alternatives to give customers a personal choice.Among them are a number of unique innovations. Moreover, the SLK is aprime example of how impressive performance, stylish driving comfort andhigh ecological standards can go hand in hand. In the 125-year history of theautomobile, we have never experienced such major leaps in efficiency. Lowerfuel consumption and even more driving pleasure – a formula we certainlytranslate into reality in the SLK."Outstanding on all frontsThe best or nothing – this motto is at the heart of the Mercedes-Benzphilosophy, and also the guiding theme for the new SLK. The original book ofspecifications already laid down that the design characteristics of the newroadster must not be one-sided, but must ensure top performance in all majordisciplines. Mercedes-Benz engineers have rigorously translated thisrequirement into reality, and given the SLK attributes that guarantee theroadster a peak position in its segment in multiple respects. Among them areextremely compact dimensions combined with an extremely generous interiorproviding a feel-good atmosphere and numerous practical features. Naturallyoutstanding performance and sporty, agile handling are also majorcharacteristics of the new SLK. Moreover, the new SLK is the most economical• petrol model in its class, with three new, efficient and powerful directinjectionengines plus the ECO start/stop function,• and also the safest roadster with its unrivalled range of safety features.Dr Joachim Schmidt, Head of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars:"Firmly embedded in the genes of the SLK is exhilarating driving pleasure inany weather conditions, open or closed, for recreation or day-to-day motoring.It combines its decidedly sporty character with outstanding comfort and highgradeappointments. The new SLK also sets new standards among the compactroadsters where fuel economy and environmental compatibility are concerned.A wealth of outstanding attributes and technical innovations will once againmake it the benchmark in its class – and undoubtedly also a success for ourbrand. The SLK is a roadster with a character, and everyone will want it."Daimler Communications, 70546 Stuttgart/GermanyMercedes-Benz – A Daimler Brand