2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
Type: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door roadster
Base price: $64,500
Price as tested: $79,430
Warranty: 4 years/80,000 kms, with no extra charge scheduled maintenance.
Engine: 3498cc V-6, double overhead cams, 268 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 258 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Transmission: Driver-adaptive 7-speed automatic with Touch Shift
Suspension: Front: ind, strut located by 1 diagonal link and 1 lateral link, coil springs, anti-roll bar; Rear: ind; 1 trailing link, 3 lateral links, and 1 toe-control link per side; coil springs; anti-roll bar
Brakes: Type: hydraulic with hydraulic power assist, anti-lock control, and electronic panic assist
Wheels: 18-in. alloy
Tires: Front: 225/40ZR-18s; Rear: 245/35ZR-18s.
Wheelbase: 2,430 mm (95.7 in)
Overall length: 4,082 mm (160.7 in)
Overall height: 1,271 mm (51.1 in)
Overall width: 1,794 mm (70.4 in)
Curb weight: 1,465 kg (3254 lb.)
Optional features: Power front seats w/Memory package ($1,895); Heating package ($1,290); 7-speed automatic transmission ($1,500); Bi-xenon washer package ($1,465); AMG Sports Package ($8,780)
Fuel type: Premuim gasoline recommended
photo:John LeBlanc
Type: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door roadster
Base price: $64,500
Price as tested: $79,430
Warranty: 4 years/80,000 kms, with no extra charge scheduled maintenance.
Engine: 3498cc V-6, double overhead cams, 268 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 258 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Transmission: Driver-adaptive 7-speed automatic with Touch Shift
Suspension: Front: ind, strut located by 1 diagonal link and 1 lateral link, coil springs, anti-roll bar; Rear: ind; 1 trailing link, 3 lateral links, and 1 toe-control link per side; coil springs; anti-roll bar
Brakes: Type: hydraulic with hydraulic power assist, anti-lock control, and electronic panic assist
Wheels: 18-in. alloy
Tires: Front: 225/40ZR-18s; Rear: 245/35ZR-18s.
Wheelbase: 2,430 mm (95.7 in)
Overall length: 4,082 mm (160.7 in)
Overall height: 1,271 mm (51.1 in)
Overall width: 1,794 mm (70.4 in)
Curb weight: 1,465 kg (3254 lb.)
Optional features: Power front seats w/Memory package ($1,895); Heating package ($1,290); 7-speed automatic transmission ($1,500); Bi-xenon washer package ($1,465); AMG Sports Package ($8,780)
Fuel type: Premuim gasoline recommended
photo:John LeBlanc
Article Gallery