Thursday, December 29, 2011

Mercedes-Benz SLK who has a tradition of getting a nose job done as along the lines of another sibling


Mercedes-Benz SLK who has a tradition of getting a nose job done as along the lines of another sibling. When it was unveiled in 1997, at a first glance the SLK looked like the SL. The next generation 2005 model has nicked the nose off the SLR McLaren. but Now, the latest edition is reminiscent of SLS 350 but it is good to see it again.

Highlights:
 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 has the looks to kill with folding top that moldes the car into a sexy convertible or a two-seater speed demon roadster. By resembling the iconic SLS model with the similar front grill and the design, the SLK 350 records more brownie points in the gorgeous department.

The  3.5-litre V6 engine of SLK 350  releases 302bhp which makes sure the cars does 0-100kmph in just 5 seconds.The smooth 7-speed automatic is extremely responsive gives a sportscar feel and making it agileas well.

 The steering wheel is bit dull with respect to the roadster.
The compact aerodynamic design stands out  almost 45-degree slope to the windshield, which gives this sexy roadster great shape .

On the handling , the roadster gives  a lot of confidence when one throw it into a sharp corner. Not only does the SLK holds its own but you don't have to battle or experience any scary understeer. But with the SLK being a mini-sports car of sorts, the steering wheel is the weak link in this fabulous package. Unfortunately it is just does not give the crisp response one expects from a roadster.

The ride quality of the SLK is something worth raving about as Mercedes has not stiffened the suspension so much that you get to feel each bump or cat-eye on the road. Usually, car manufacturers go overboard with the suspension when it comes to two-seaters and one only ends up experiencing a bone jarring ride. The SLK though is extremely practical in the city limits and while tackling traffic.

A talking point of the SLK 350 has to be the panoramic vario-roof. It gets the new Magic Sky Control roof — which alters its opacity at the push of a button. This snazzy transforming roof is now 50kg lighter too. With winter setting in, somehow the longer, wider and considerably more luxurious new SLK with it's roof tucked in the boot sounds like a good idea.

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