1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1999
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
2,295 cc

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
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

Gross Weight
1,585 kg (3,494 lb)
Cargo Capacity
235 – 260 kg (518 – 573 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé-Cabriolet
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors
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

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
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
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

Features

Comfort Features

Garage Remote Control
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional

Accessories

Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter

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
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right

Car Classification

American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
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
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)

Awards

North American
Car of the Year
1997
Japan Import Car of the Year
1997 - 1996

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