Is SLK fun to drive?
Arriving just in time for the summer, the SLK is sure to be a hit. The German company claims that the all-new third-generation SLK roadster is more luxurious, comfortable and fun to drive than ever.
Is a Porsche Boxster a hairdressers car?
The ‘hairdresser’s Porsche’ was a name thrown at the Boxster when it first came to market. Notable features of the new Boxster, which bore some similarities to the Porsche 550, was the mid-engined layout and strict two-seater design.
Is a Mini Cooper a hairdressers car?
UK study finds Minis are the cars most likely owned by hairdressers. If you’ve never heard the term “hairdresser’s car”, it’s essentially a sporty-looking (often convertible) car with performance that doesn’t necessarily live up to its go-fast looks.
What’s the difference between Mercedes SLK and SLK320?
Mercedes says the V-6 adds only about 50 pounds to the SLK, so the extra 25 hp and the new gearbox should quicken 60-mph sprints to about 7.5 seconds, considerably quicker than the 8.2 figure of the last SLK we tested. The extra thrust was readily apparent. Even more welcome was the V-6 car’s quicker throttle response and smoothness.
What kind of steering wheel does the SLK320 Kompressor have?
Inside, the SLK230 Kompressor gets a machined aluminum faceplate for the center console, and in the SLK320, the faceplate will be wood. Both get new steering wheels and shifters. The new engine and gearbox may not make this rejuvenated SLK320 roadster our favorite back-road burner, but now it has a fighting chance.
What kind of engine does a 2001 SLK have?
For 2001, the SLK gets two new additions that should help it become more of an enthusiast’s car: a 3.2-liter V-6 engine providing 25 more ponies than the supercharged four, and a six-speed manual gearbox. The engine is the same V-6 found in the current E320 sedan (it will also appear in the upcoming C-class replacement).
When did the Mercedes Benz slk230 Kompressor come out?
There were plenty of reasons to like the Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor when it debuted in 1997, but hard-driving pleasure was not one of them. When it comes to roadsters, we’re a bunch that values invigorating driving above all else.