2013 Mercedes Benz SLK Class Review Pictures
From the
moment you first set eyes on the new and improved 2013 2013 2013 2013 Mercedes SLK-Class
, one thing is blatantly obvious - these are drop-dead gorgeous cars.
It comes standard with a 3.2-liter 18-valve V-6 engines that deliver
215 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and produce 229 pounds-per-foot of torque
at 4,600 rpm. V-8 engine that delivers 302 horsepower at 5,600 rpm
and produces 339 pounds-per-foot of torque at 4,250 rpm. The redesigned
grille sports chrome trim and an integrated three-pointed star. And
the new interior of the it is a winning combination of comfort and
style, giving you a taste of what you can expect once you start the
engine. Active safety features like the Electronic Stability Program,
antilock brakes and ASR Traction Control help you avoid a collision.
Optional bi-Xenon headlamps light your way with light so bright that
it's been likened to daylight. Finally, all four outboard seatbelts
are equipped with emergency tensioning retractors and belt force limiters,
and the rear seat belts are height adjustable to help keep passengers
of all sizes safe.
A cloth soft top, in multiple layers draped over an aluminum frame,
quickly tucks beneath a metal bonnet by motorized means. With the
top down, 2013 Mercedes SLK-Class look slick and aggressive as the
bonnet shows nacelle blisters trailing behind rear seatbacks like
ones once worn by vintage race cars. Also posed behind rear seatbacks
are loop-like roll bars that can pop up instantly if onboard motion
sensors detect potential roll-over movement. It is controlled by a
one-touch switch mounted on the console, but it also operates remotely
from a button on the key fob. Wheelbase stretches an inch longer and
the length runs 2.4 inches greater, while the width grows by more
than half an inch and the height rises by 1.6 inches. Steering mechanism
switches to a direct and responsive rack and pinion system, and there
are devices aboard to stabilize forward movement and tire traction,
plus smart brakes with antilock control system (ABS) and multiple
air bags to cushion the human cargo including new seat-mounted air
bags for shielding head and thorax regions of riders in the two front
seats.
Driving dynamics have been greatly enhanced in the new 2013 Mercedes
SLK-Class. The front suspension is now a four-link setup instead of
the previous double wishbone. Two separate links take over from the
lower wishbone and provide better axle kinematics and more precise
location of the wheels. Other components include coil springs and
single-tube shocks and a stabilizer bar. Still to be found at the
rear axle is the familiar multi-link system, but now aluminum replaces
the steel previously used, saving over 30% of the system's weight.
Newly designed, the dash panel is aesthetically and ergonomically
more appealing. Chrome and wood accents provide an upscale look to
the wide-ranging practicality of the controls and dials. New elements
for improved comfort include soft nightlight illumination throughout
the cabin, an improved climate control system (four-zone climate control
is also available), and electrically adjustable seating with optional
multicontour and dynamic multicontour systems.
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