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Mercedes Powers Up With Special Edition SLK 55 AMG

When the second generation Mercedes-Benz SLK hit the market in 2005, critics unanimously declared it a true sports car. While the original car, which debuted back in 1997 won hearts with its endearingly cute looks and clever folding hardtop roof, it wasn't exactly the most brilliant thing to drive. It was heavy and underpowered, consistently overshadowed by other two-seat performance convertibles for thrills. It's a much different story with the new SLK, a car that's miles and miles ahead of the previous generation in all areas. Its roof is more clever, its looks are sportier and its interior is of much improved quality. It's also a better driving car that's faster in a straight line as it's now powered by Benz's great 3.5-litre 268-hp V6, or even greater naturally aspirated 5.5-litre V8 in '55 AMG' guise. Add to that a precise rack and pinion steering, a front-mid engine layout, and near 50-50 weight distribution, and the SLK is even faster around corners.

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Mercedes Powers Up With Special Edition SLK 55 AMG

When the second generation Mercedes-Benz SLK hit the market in 2005, critics unanimously declared it a true sports car. While the original car, which debuted back in 1997 won hearts with its endearingly cute looks and clever folding hardtop roof, it wasn't exactly the most brilliant thing to drive. It was heavy and underpowered, consistently overshadowed by other two-seat performance convertibles for thrills. It's a much different story with the new SLK, a car that's miles and miles ahead of the previous generation in all areas. Its roof is more clever, its looks are sportier and its interior is of much improved quality. It's also a better driving car that's faster in a straight line as it's now powered by Benz's great 3.5-litre 268-hp V6, or even greater naturally aspirated 5.5-litre V8 in '55 AMG' guise. Add to that a precise rack and pinion steering, a front-mid engine layout, and near 50-50 weight distribution, and the SLK is even faster around corners.