Net torque 200 lb-ft @ 2,500-4,800 rpm
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel and ignition systems ME 2.1 fully electronic sequential multipoint fuel injection and ignition with individual cylinder control of fuel spray and spark timing. Electronic throttle.
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane.
Intake System Belt-driven supercharger with liquid-to-air intercooler to further increase intake air density.
Automatic Transmission Driver-adaptive electronic 5-speed automatic. Driver-selectable winter mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse gear to help improve take-off on slick surfaces.
Manual Transmission Fully synchronized 5-speed manual with clutch-starter interlock.
Rear axle ratio 3.27:1 (automatic), 3.46:1 (manual)
Automatic Slip Control (ASR) Standard ASR traction control senses drive-wheel slip and brakes the slipping wheel or wheels, and/or reduces excess engine power, until control is regained.
Front suspension
Independent double wishbone with triangular lower control arms, antidive geometry and stabilizer bar. Separate gas-pressurized shock absorbers and coil springs.
Rear suspension
Independent 5-arm multilink with geometry for antilift, antisquat and alignment control and stabilizer bar. Separate gas-pressurized shock absorbers and coil springs.
Steering
Recirculating ball with power assist and hydraulic damper, 3.1 turns lock-to-lock.
Wheels
Aluminum-alloy, 7-spoke design, 7.0Jx16 front and 8.0Jx16 rear.
With Optional Sport package: AMG monoblock aluminum alloy, 5-spoke design 7.5Jx17 front and 8.5Jx17 rear.
Tires
Low profile performance steel-belted radial, 205/55R16 91V front and 225/50R16 92V rear.
With Optional Sport package: Ultra-low-profile performance steel belted radial 225/45ZR17 front and 245/40ZR17 rear.1
Spare tire
Collapsible compact limited-use tire on lightweight wheel, with portable electric air compressor (plug into lighter socket)
Brakes
2-circuit power-assisted Ventilated front/solid rear discs.
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Standard ABS senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually and/or both rear brakes together (to help maintain stability) as needed up to 30 times per second to prevent lockup and maintain steering ability.
Brake Assist
Upon sensing emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal, standard Brake Assist immediately applies maximum available power boost, potentially reducing the overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused by a common human tendency not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Letting up on the brake pedal releases Brake Assist. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake system maintenance, and tire and road conditions.
1. Z-rated tires are optimized for performance driving and may provide slightly reduced ride comfort, increased tire noise and substantially increased treadwear compared to the standard all-season tires. Please consider these factors when selecting the Sport Package option.
Acceleration
0-60 mph 7.2 seconds (automatic and manual)2
Top track speed
(Electronically limited. In 5th gear.) 140 mph (automatic), 142 mph (manual)3
Fuel economy
EPA estimate 21 mpg (automatic and manual)4
highway estimate 29 mpg (automatic and manual)5
2. Stated rate of acceleration is based upon manufacturer's track results and may vary depending upon model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.
3. Please obey local speed laws.
4. 1999 EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length.
5. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.
Wheelbase
94.5 in/2,400 mm
Overall height
50.7 in/1,289 mm
Overall length
157.3 in/3,995 mm
Overall width
67.5 in/1,715 mm
Front track
58.6 in/1,488 mm
Turning circle
34.7 ft/10.6 m, curb-to-curb
Rear track
58.5 in/1,485 mm
Curb weight
3,033 lb/1,375 kg (automatic), 2,975 lb/1348 kg (manual)
Coefficient of drag
0.35 (top up)
Headroom
37.4 in/950 mm (top up)
Hiproom
54.7 in/1,390 mm
Legroom
42.7 in/1,084 mm
Shoulder room
51.7 in/1,313 mm
Cabin capacity
43.8 cu ft/1,240 liters (top up)
Trunk capacity
9.5 cu ft/271 liters (top up)
3.6 cu ft/104 liters (top down)
One-button electric/hydraulic retractable steel hardtop. Attachable fine-mesh wind deflector. Double-hinged trunk lid opens at front edge for top retraction and at rear for access to cargo area.
Halogen headlamps with variable-focus reflectors and scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses. Halogen front foglamps. Single red rear foglamp. Night security illumination uses front foglamps and parking lights to help light your path after parking. Heated headlamp washing system.
Dual heated power mirrors. Auto-dimming left-side mirror.
Electrically heated rear window. Heated windshield washers reservoir, lines and nozzles.
Remote central locking system with rolling-code radio-frequency signal for protection from cloning. Selective unlocking of driver's door and fuel filler or both doors, trunk and fuel filler. Locking system can be programmed to automatically lock doors at 9 mph.
3-button remote transmitter integrates folding ignition key, door lock/unlock buttons and panic alarm. Coded electronic transponder embedded in key disables engine computer when key is removed from ignition, to help prevent unauthorized starting of car. Glovebox and center console lock upon remote-locking of car.
Automatic antitheft alarm system with towaway protection and remote panic feature. Remote illuminated entry system. Integrated 3-button garage door control.6
6. Compatible with many opener systems, including many HomeLink® systems.
100% CFC-free air conditioning with dual temperature controls and electrostatic dust filter. REST mode can warm cabin with residual heat when car is off.
Power windows, with one-touch express-down control for each front window and one-touch lowering of both windows via power top switch.
Manually telescoping steering column. Auto-dimming rearview mirror. Delayed-shutoff courtesy lamps. Electronic cruise control (delayed availability on manual transmission model; please see your dealer.) Covered visor vanity mirrors.
Pop-out dual cupholder with tray. Storage pockets in doors and dash. Lockable, lighted glovebox. Covered storage in center console and inside center armrest. Concealed coin tray in ashtray door. Leather pocket on rear cabin wall between seats. Parcel net in right front footwell.
Leather upholstery including seating surfaces, head restraints and door trim inserts. 6-way manually adjustable seats. Leather trimmed steering wheel. Carbon-optic trim on doors, dash, console, and gearshift, with polished aluminum accents. Velour carpeting. Exclusive SLK floor mats.
Bose® sound system with four door-mounted speakers and dual subwoofers. Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment. Audio 30AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio with scan and dual-sensitivity seek tuning, concealed autoreverse cassette player with music search and antitheft coding. Multifunction operating panel includes integrated controls and displays for radio, cassette player, optional CD changer and portable cellular telephone. Fixed-mast AM/FM/cellular antenna on left rear fender.
Factory preparation for optional integrated CD changer and integrated cellular phone using fiber optics for communication among components.
Integrated Restraint System: Driver and passenger are each provided with a front air bag, door-mounted side-impact air bag, knee bolster, and seat-belt Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR) with belt-force limiter.
3-point seat belts with lower points attached to seat frames and selectable retractor at passenger position to help secure a child seat. 7
BabySmart™ system automatically deactivates passenger's front air bag when a BabySmart-compatible child seat is properly installed.7 Occupancy sensor prevents the passenger air bags from deploying if seat is unoccupied. ETRs will not deploy if seat belt is unfastened.
Manually height-adjustable head restraints.
Dual tubular heat-treated micro-alloy steel roll bars.
7. WARNING: THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY TO A CHILD UNDER AGE 13. A CHILD UNDER 13 MUST NOT BE A PASSENGER IN THIS VEHICLE UNLESS THE CHILD IS BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY INSTALLED BABYSMART-COMPATIBLE CHILD SEAT. SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND INFORMATION ON AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD SEATS. BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Company.
Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel and coolant temperature gauge, all dials ivory-color with backlit markings and lighted red-amber indicators. Electronic digital odometer and quartz clock, resettable trip meter, and outside temperature indicator.
Warning lights for unfastened seat belt head/fog/park/brake/taillamp bulb failure; brake system/parking brake; front brake pad wear; unlocked steering column adjuster; self diagnosis of SRS, ABS, Brake Assist/ASR and engine electronics; and low fuel, engine oil, coolant and washer fluid levels.
Audible reminders to release parking brake and switch off headlamps. Flexible Service System displays the distance to next routine maintenance service based on actual driving conditions.
Individual Options
Metallic paint.
$600
Heated seats.
$595
Automatic Transmission
$900
Integrated trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer.
Dealer Installed
Integrated docking Portable cellular telephone.
Dealer Installed
Value-Added Option Packages
Package K2:
Integrated CD changer and integrated portable phone.
$1,595
Package SP1:
The SLK Sport Package:
7.5Jx17 front and 8.5Jx17 rear AMG monoblock wheels. 225/45ZR17 front and 245/40ZR17 rear performance tires. Aerodynamically sculpted lower bodywork. Projector front foglamps.
$3,990
* MSRP excludes (s) $595 transportation charge, all taxes, title/documentary fees, regis., tags, dlr. prep charges, insurance, optional equip., certif. of compliance or non-compliance fees, and finance charges. Prices may vary by dealer.
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