Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
In the 2000, Mercedes-Benz decided to do a facelift for its small coupe-cabriolet SLK. In the same time, it throw on the market the SLK 32 AMG version, which was a different kind of roadster. Compared to it other siblings, it looked just like a trim level. It had 17” light-alloy wheels fitted as standard, oval pipes in the rear and bigger front and rear bumper. On top of that, it added a small lip on top of the trunk lid. But the differences were higher than that.
Inside the cabin there were two bucket seats and a new instrument cluster. Some interior decorations could have suggest that is just a trim level.
The rear changes were underneath the vehicle. In front, there was a 3.2-liter V6 engine supercharged by a Japanese IHI helical unit, unlike his other siblings that had a Root type. The new unit only operated when the driver hit the gas. It is barely noticeable when it pumped in or not. The broad engine torque which was between 2200 rpm and 6100 rpm means that it could pull hard and long.
The 5-GTronic gearbox was recalibrated and tuned for the SLK 32 AMG and it was the only gearbox available. It also had a manual changing program, but enhanced by the AMG. A different final drive ratio was available from special AMG option list, tuned for high speed. The standard model was better for daily use, on speeds up to 250 kph (155 mph).
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 Kompressor 5AT (354 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3199 cm3 |
Power: | 260 KW @ 6100 RPM 354 HP @ 6100 RPM 349 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 450 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 ZR17 // 245/40ZR 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/58.1 in (1,488/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.1 cuFT (144 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3296.5 lbs (1495 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3913.9 lbs (1775 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 254 g/km |