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1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK-Class
Variant
SLK
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
R170
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
SLK 230 Kompressor
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
193 hp
Power (kW)
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Top speed
227 km/h
(141 mph)
0–60 mph
7.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7.3 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
3,995 mm
(157.3 in)
Width
1,715 mm
(67.5 in)
Height
1,284 mm
(50.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
1,325 kg
(2,921 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,500 - 4,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
Engine Configuration
2,295 cc
Bore
90.9 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
88.4 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Supercharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Air Filter
80,000 km / 4 years
Fuel Filter
80,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
110,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
250,000 km / 15 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
53 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13.3 – 13.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
7 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.3 – 9.5 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
220 – 225 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,488 mm
(58.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,466 mm
(57.7 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Ground Clearance
127 mm
(5.0 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé-Cabriolet
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Garage Remote Control
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Accessories
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Car Classification
American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Gross Weight
1,585 kg
(3,494 lb)
Cargo Capacity
235 – 260 kg
(518 – 573 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Second Row
Rear Window
Other Equipment
Antenna
Yes
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Cellular Network
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Digital
12V Outlet
Front
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Colour
Black
Adjustments
Telescope
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
348 litres
Volume (Roof Folded)
145 litres
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Safety Testing
General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H7
Main Beam
H7
Fog Light, Front
H1
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
Awards
North American
Car of the Year
1997
Japan Import Car of the Year
1997 - 1996
SLK-Class
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Trunk
SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Convertible
Variant
SLK-Class SLK
1996–2016
SLK-Class SLK Convertible Generations
1 of 5
R170
1996–2000
Year
1997
Powertrain
SLK 230 Kompressor
Horsepower
193 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 5-speed