Mercedes-Benz Launches New Compact Roadster
Well actually, relaunched with a new name, the SLC takes over the from where the familiar SLK leaves off. The SLC - Significantly optimised technology and an enhanced look.
The name change acknowledges the traditionally close relationship with the C-Class, from which much of the roadster's technology is derived. There are new additions to the model line-up – the sporty top-of-the-line Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 and the entry-level SLC 180. In visual terms, stand-out features include the standard-fit diamond radiator grille and the LED Intelligent Light System (optional extra).
The new Mercedes-Benz SLC has an impressive heritage to live up to: its predecessor, the SLK, which was launched in 1996, won fans around the world and achieved sales of around 670,000 units. Comprehensively refined and with a model line-up ranging from the high-torque and economical SLC 200 to the sporty, high-performance Mercedes-AMG SLC 43, the new model has what it takes to build on that success. The SLC 180, SLC 200, SLC 300 and SLC 43 feature the sport/comfort-oriented 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission as standard.
As part of the facelift, the Mercedes-Benz designers have further honed the roadster's sporty look. The new front section, where the steeply raked radiator grille elongates the appearance of the arrow-shaped bonnet, is particularly striking. All SLC models feature a diamond radiator grille as standard.
With DYNAMIC SELECT, the vehicle characteristics can be adjusted instantly at the touch of a button, as the system modifies the engine, transmission, steering and suspension at the driver's behest.
The new model line-up at a glance:
Number of cylinders/arrangement
4/in-line
4/in-line
4/in-line
6/V
Displacement (cc)
1595
1991
1991
2996
Rated output
(kW/hp at rpm)
115/156 at 5300
135/184 at 5500
180/245 at 5500
270/367 at 5500-6000
Rated torque
(Nm at rpm)
250 at 1200-4000
300 at 1200-4000
370 at 1300-4000
520 at
2000-4200
Combined fuel consumption
from (l/100 km)
5.6 (5.6)
6.1 (5.7)
(5.8)
(7.8)
Combined CO2 emissions from (g/km)
127 (128)
142 (133)
(134)
(178)
Efficiency class
B (B)
C (B)
(B)
(D)
Acceleration
0-100 km/h (s)
7.9 (8.1)
7.0 (6.9)
(5.8)
(4.7)
Top speed (km/h)
226 (223)
240 (237)
(250)
(250)
In brackets: figures for version with 9G-TRONIC.
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