2009 Mercedes Benz SLK: more power, more style

From December 2007 issue of motor trend 

 of second generation Mercedes-Benz SLK since always a good-looking and luxury sports car fast. Regeneration of the SLK for model year 2009 with revisions of the body, Interior and engine Mercedes attempts is its sporty convertible that much better.The redesigned most noticeable change between old and new SLK's front clip. Easily changed air intakes and a bold v-shaped bulge on the front hood developed more resemble the muzzle of the Mercedes Formula 1 car. On the back, a diffuser like view SLK seem makes a bit more to introduce the following behind.

 Inside to keep the new three spoke sport leather steering wheel multifunction controls of the driver includes focus on the road while the updated instrument with newly designed mounts helps erfrischen-Up cabin. A media interface in the glovebox for iPod connectivity, standard Bluetooth compatibility and Mercedes' Linguatronic voice control system has been added, including NTG 2.5 audio and telematic systems, new technology. An optional Harman/Kardon Logic7 audio system is also offered.

 No good refresh is complete without some engine optimizations. During the American spec SLK's base level engine a 3, 5-liter V-6 remains the Rev limit was raised to 7200 RPM, compression ratio has been raised and changes have been made to the intake manifold and camshafts. The result is an increase of 32 PS and seven lb-ft of torque, amounts to a even 300 horses and bring 265 lb-ft. No performance numbers have been offered by Mercedes, but we encourage those changes are good for a few tenths a seconds off the previous 5.5 second 0 to 60 mph Sprint and perhaps even in the stroke 0 to 100 mph. A six speed manual transmission 7 G-TRONIC are now standard with an automatic ' field is optionally available. The 5.5-Liter-V-8 which in the SLK 55 AMG found remains unchanged, available with 355 PS and 376 lb-ft.

 While more power is a good thing, Mercedes has also added a new direct-steer system for precise control. Developed power steering from the previous speed-sensitive system, changes that new system steering relationships mechanical, and electrical components of the mixture. Mercedes allows for smaller movements of the steering wheel while negotiating twisty back roads.Mercedes offers 2009 SLK models in the United States will begin in April 2008 claims that the number of revolutions has reduced lock to lock by 25 percent.