MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-klasse · 55 AMG · Convertible · 2004 ‐ 2008

In 2004 Mercedes-Benz launched production of automobiles model SLK-klasse, modification SLK 55 AMG and finished it in 2008. The weight of the car is 1.4 tn and a length of 4.1 meters, It is shaped as cabriolet with two doors, and can be placed in a 2 people with a driver.

«SLK-klasse SLK 55 AMG» have a rear-wheel drive automobile with a 7-speed sequential automatic transmission. The 8-cylinders petrol motor engine with «multipoint injection system» can generate power 360 horsepower at 5750 rmp, which allows you to speed up the automobile for 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and reach top speed of 250 km/h.

Fuel tank capacity of this auto is 70 l of petrol, thus when intermediate fuel rate is 12 liters per 100 km (8.8 l on the highway, 17.7 liters in the city), what let you drive roughly 584 km without refueling.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis by dint of suspension type «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Back wheels have disks, 278 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe by dint of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 225/40R18.

Mercedes-Benz SLK-klasse is not certified for crash test Euro NCAP. In addition to dynamic safety features (ABS, EBD, ESP, Brake assistant, Traction control), it is also equipped with passive safety features (head/curtain, passenger, driver, side airbags).