2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG 360 ° of exhilaration
005 There are over Mercedes-Benz SLK- CLASS 200,000 words in the English language… and yet, words escape us. From any perspective, it’s pure exhilaration. We can try to describe it to you, but ultimately it’s only when you’ve experienced the SLK that all the words and numbers ring true. Welcome to the intense rush that is the completely new 2005 SLK-Class. SLK 350 shown in optional Iridium Silver metallic with Red leather and optional AMG Sport Package.
SPECIFICATIONS (1 OF 2) SLK- CLASS SLK 350 COUPE /ROADSTER SLK 55 AMG COUPE /ROADSTER1 3,498-cc DOHC 24-valve 90° V-6. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block. Alloy heads. Counter-rotating balance shaft 5,439-cc AMG-built SOHC 24-valve 90° V-8. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block. Reinforced crankshaft and valvetrain. Alloy heads. Lightweight camshafts. Reinforced engineblock, oil pan structure, pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft 355 hp @ 5,750 rpm 376 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm 11.
SPECIFICATIONS (2 OF 2) SLK-CLASS SLK 350 COUPE /ROADSTER SLK 55 AMG COUPE /ROADSTER1 SUSPENSION Front Rear Sport suspension Independent 3-link with coil springs over gas-pressurized shock absorbers, lowered ride height, antidive geometry and stabilizer bar Independent 5-arm multilink with separate coil springs and shock absorbers, lowered ride height, geometry for antisquat and alignment control, and stabilizer bar Optional lowered sport suspension with shorter, firmer coil springs and sport-tuned sho
— — — ▫2 — — EXTERIOR APPEARANCE Formula One-style nose with color-keyed grille crossfins Formula One-style nose with black grille crossfins AMG-design Formula One-style front air dam with mesh air intakes, side skirts and rear apron. Color-keyed AMG-design rear lip spoiler EXTERIOR FEATURES Electrohydraulic retractable steel hardtop. One button lowers or raises top and all four side windows.
— — ▫2 ▫2 — — CLIMATE CONTROL Dual-zone CFC-free climate control with dual rotary automatic temperature controls, and manual control of blower speed and airflow distribution Dash-top diffuser vent Electrostatic dust/pollen filter and activated charcoal pollutant filter Tunnel mode offers one-touch closing of all windows and cabin air intake by holding the air-recirculation button REST mode can ventilate cabin or help keep cabin warmer using
▫ ▫2 ▫2 —2 ▫ ▫2 ▫2 ▫ ▫ ▫2 ▫2 ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS 7-speed automatic transmission with Touch Shift control Lowered sport suspension (AMG sport suspension on SLK 55 AMG) Heated seats AIRSCARF neck-level heating system Integrated single-feed 6-disc CD changer, mounted in glovebox SIRIUS Satellite Radio equipment3 DVD-based GPS navigation system, with map database for the contiguous U.S., Hawaii and Canada on a single DVD.4 Dedicated DVD drive in trunk.
SLK 350 shown in optional Iridium Silver metallic with Red leather and optional Lighting and Heating Packages.
SLK 350 shown in optional Iridium Silver metallic with optional heated seats and Entertainment Package with Navigation.
SLK 350 shown with optional Lighting Package.
100 % pure sports car. SLK 350 shown in optional Iridium Silver metallic with optional AMG Sport and Lighting Packages.
ENGINE SLK 350 5.4 seconds later, you can breathe again. A class-leading 0–60 time1 is only the beginning. Beyond the astounding thrust is the thrill of a heart-pounding rush every time you punch it. The breathtaking SLK 350’s talents are provided by an all-new 268-hp 3.5-liter V-6 that gives 100% of its tremendous 258 lb-ft of torque at a mere 2,400 rpm and relentlessly holds it there through 5,000 rpm. The result — scalding off-the-line acceleration and immediate response throughout the rev range.
SLK 350 TRANSMISSIONS The only It used to be, the advice was simple: If you buy a sports car, go for the stick shift. And with the SLK 350, who could blame you? The newly redesigned 6-speed manual transmission is everything an enthusiast could ask for, with a crisp short-throw shifter and a light, positive action. But then again, the optional 7-speed automatic is an equally tempting choice.
SLK 350 HANDLING 46 % less twist. Way more shout. As impressive as ultimate cornering grip may be, it’s how the SLK gets there that will make you sing out every time you enter a turn. Forty-six percent greater torsional rigidity helps the 4-wheel multilink suspension work with razor-sharp precision, allowing the staggeredwidth 17" high-performance tires1 to be pushed eagerly into every corner.
SLK 350 BRAKING 51 precision perforations in each front rotor. Countless precision stops. At first glance, those little holes may not seem like much. But in a high-performance braking situation where rotors can get red-hot and brake fluid can boil, the ability to dissipate heat and vapors is vital. Rather than simply drilling holes in the discs — a method that can cause “stress risers” that weaken the metal — the perforations in the SLK front brakes are cast in place to help maintain maximum strength.
AMG SPORT PACKAGE SLK 350 1 skipped heartbeat. The optional AMG Sport Package is designed to elicit an immediate visceral response. You might salivate over the new staggered-width 17" AMG-design 5-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance tires,1 your gaze riveted by the chiseled front air dam, side skirts and rear apron.
INTERIOR LUXURY SLK 350 SLK 350 shown in Mars Red with Beige leather and optional heated seats, Trim Package, and Entertainment Package with Navigation. 0 afterthoughts. In the SLK, form doesn’t just meet function, it engages in a passionate relationship. The prominent speedometer and tachometer reside in dramatically angled tubes that add style while helping to reduce glare — especially important in a roadster.
SLK 55 AMG PERFORMANCE / EXTERIOR STYLING 355 hp period. SLK 55 AMG shown in optional Iridium Silver metallic. Affordable exotic. The term gets thrown around, but does any vehicle truly live up to it? For your consideration, we offer the SLK 55 AMG — perhaps the most affordable car worthy of the label. With a handcrafted 5,439-cc V-8 pumping out 355 hp and 376 lb-ft of peak torque and the first 7-speed automatic ever offered on an AMG model, you can reach 60 mph in a scant 4.9 seconds.
SLK 55 AMG COCKPIT Your brain runs at The more time you spend inside the SLK 55 AMG, the more you realize how much thought went into it. Your immediate impulse for manual shifting is met by ideally placed fingertip controls on the thick-rimmed, leather-wrapped steering wheel. Your cognitive center’s demand for information is fed by the rapid sweep of red indicators across a 200-mph speedometer1 and 7,000-rpm tachometer.
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SLK- CLASS In just 22 seconds, the SLK converts from a seductive hardtop coupe to an open-air extrovert. And while either configuration is exciting in its own right, it’s equally thrilling to watch the retractable steel roof fold itself away at the touch of a button. As the hardtop glides back, the rear window pivots through a 150° arc, allowing the top to stow more efficiently and help preserve trunk space.
SLK-CLASS INNOVATIONS: AIRSCARF 72 ° SLK 350 shown in optional Caspian Blue metallic with optional Heating Package. If you drive a convertible, you know it — that point when it gets too late in the day or in the season, and the top must come up. It’s like being told to go inside when you still want to play. That’s why Mercedes-Benz created AIRSCARF. A soothing stream of heated air to your neck, head and shoulders helps take the bite out of chilly top-down conditions.
SLK-CLASS INNOVATIONS: NANO-PARTICLE PAINT Protection at 0.000001 millimeter. SLK 350 shown in optional Obsidian Black metallic with dealer-installed accessory 18" two-piece wheels. It’s a simple desire. You’d like your SLK to stay looking new for a long time. But to accomplish this feat, Mercedes-Benz went to the leading edge of scientific exploration — and the exciting world of nano-technology.
SLK-CLASS SAFETY It starts with higher standards. The robust structure and advanced safety technologies of the SLK- Class allow it to pass a battery of more crash tests than any single government requires. Along with the open-air exhilaration only a roadster can provide, it’s comforting to know you’re guarded by dual steel roll bars bolted directly to the body structure to enhance rollover protection,1 and the protection of six air bags — including head/thorax side-impact air bags and dual knee air bags.
SLK-CLASS designo EDITIONS designo Automotive artistry With its aggressive lines and invigorating performance, the completely new SLK embodies the thrill that only a true sports car can provide. For some, it’s also the perfect canvas for a most personal statement of individual style. To provide exclusivity to go with the exhilaration, we present the SLK- Class designo editions.
SLK-CLASS OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES (1 OF 2) A Infinitely appealing B C D E (A) 8-WAY POWER SEATS Included as part of the Comfort Package, 8-way power driver and passenger seats each feature 3-position memory for custom-tailored comfort. The memory system also retains your desired settings for the package’s 4-way power steering column and the side mirrors.
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES (2 OF 2) SLK-CLASS H I K L M N J (H) HEATED SEATS Included with AIRSCARF as part of the optional Heating Package or available separately, heated seats help take the chill out of even the coldest day. The heated seats offer three levels of soothing warmth.
SLK 350 TECHNICAL DETAILS (1 OF 5) ENGINE 268-HP 3.5-LITER DOHC 24-VALVE V-6 Pumping out 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, the SLK 350’s 24-valve DOHC V-6 features variable intake and exhaust valve timing, with continuously variable adjustment of all four cams up to 40° for smooth idling, rich midrange torque and high-rpm punch. Partnered with this is an innovative intake system engineered with movable “turbulence flaps” that vary the path and flow rate of the incoming air.
SLK 350 TECHNICAL DETAILS (2 OF 5) HANDLING SPORT SUSPENSION STAGGERED-WIDTH WHEELS AND TIRES AERODYNAMICS The source of the SLK 350’s responsive handling is a highly developed 4-wheel multilink suspension that offers precise wheel control with excellent ride quality. Grip is communicated through 225/45 R17 tires on 7.5"-wide wheels at the front, and 245/40 R17 tires on 8.5"-wide wheels at the rear.
SLK- CLASS TECHNICAL DETAILS (3 OF 5) RETRACTABLE HARDTOP HARDTOP OPERATION AND CONSTRUCTION DOUBLE-HINGED TRUNK LID An electrohydraulically retractable steel hardtop lets the SLK transform from coupe to roadster in only 22 seconds. It’s easily done from inside the car via a single console-mounted control. With the optional Premium Package, you can also operate the top from outside the car via the standard SmartKey remote.
SLK- CLASS TECHNICAL DETAILS (4 OF 5) SLK 55 AMG HANDCRAFTED 5,439-CC V-8 7-SPEED SPEEDSHIFT AUTOMATIC The AMG experience begins with a V-8 producing an enormous 355 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque, and making its presence known through a lowbackpressure dual exhaust system with two sets of twin polished stainless-steel tips. A long-standing tradition, each AMG engine is handcrafted by a single technician — lift the hood and you’ll see a plaque bearing his signature.
SLK 350 / SLK 55 AMG TECHNICAL DETAILS (5 OF 5) SAFETY DUAL ROLL BARS DUAL KNEE AIR BAGS HEAD/ THORAX SIDE-IMPACT AIR BAGS Beneath the SLK’s sleek appearance is a robust yet lightweight structure engineered to protect you when things get serious. Its advanced crumple zones include full-width front and rear crossmembers designed specifically to help protect in offset collisions. Reinforcements of the bulkhead and a floor crossmember near the pedals help to strengthen the cabin.
SLK- CLASS MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE AND SUPPORT The first name in service The innovative spirit that drives us to create the world’s finest vehicles is directly reflected in an impressive selection of owner benefits. Consider the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program, the first of its kind and still the only one that doesn’t expire. Our new Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System lets you go farther than ever between scheduled oil changes. And our Customer Assistance is there for you 24 hours a day, every day.
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No company has done more to improve the automobile than the one who invented it In 1886, Karl Benz earned the patent for the first automobile. He went on to earn the patents for the first motorcycle and the first truck, too. Having developed such revolutionary ideas for their time, an ordinary man might have decided to rest on his laurels. But Karl Benz loved machinery — especially automobiles. And he loved to innovate, continually improving and even reinventing his ideas.
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