Is SLK a sports car?
What’s the used Mercedes SLK sports like? Before the present Mercedes-Benz SLC, there was the SLK. Like the newer car, it was a two-seater drop-top premium sports car of diminutive size, first launched in 1996 and designed to sit beneath the larger and more expensive SL convertible model in the Mercedes’ range.
Are Mercedes SLK safe?
Unfortunately, the current SLK hasn’t been crash-tested by Euro NCAP, but Mercedes has a legendary reputation for safety technology and the SLK comes fully equipped with airbags and equipment to help prevent skids and reduce stopping distances.
Is the Mercedes Benz SLK a good car?
Many will be tempted to give manual cars a wide berth but the good news is that the manual gearbox fitted to the SLK is a very good unit – a rarity for a Merc. This perception means that there’s a relatively big premium for the automatic versions and keen drivers will be able to source competitively priced manuals if they’re on the ball.
When did the first Mercedes SLK come out?
The fact that the original Mercedes SLK was on sale for fully eight years without significant alterations gives some clue as to how advanced it was when it came to market back in 1996. The 21st century was a problem the SLK was starting to find very hard to come to terms with and by 2004, the car felt rather off the pace.
What does swivelling rear window on Mercedes SLK mean?
The swivelling rear window means that with the roof folded there’s now a good deal more space available in the boot – a notable issue with the old car. The SLK is a car that’s associated with engineering novelty and Mercedes didn’t disappoint with this version.
What kind of airbags does the Mercedes SLK have?
For the first time in an SLK, Mercedes used adaptive airbags which deploy in two stages according to the severity of the accident. Twin stage seat belt load limiters also feature and head/thorax airbags respond to side impacts.