Mercedes SLK III (2011)

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Like a compact SL, the next-gen SLK will be brawnier and more masculine in its appearance than the current SLK, but it will also offer a bit more bite to back up the bark. New tidbits out today hint that the next-gen SLK may end up being one of the most interesting cars in Mercedes-Benz's lineup.

With a 300-350-horsepower twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 as a post-debut special, the SLK will potentially offer a lot of punch even in standard guise. The AMG version, however, could deliver a gobsmacking 470 horsepower from a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-8 engine to replace the aging 6.2-liter V-8 found in the current '63' model family.

Barring the new small-displacement twin-turbo V-8, a revised version of the 5.5-liter mill, also bearing twin-turbos, could generate 422 horsepower for the next-gen SLK 55 AMG. A 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel is also a likely candidate, at least for Europe, for an entry-level SLK. The oil-burner might even see U.S. sales, but that will depend heavily on Mercedes' decisions regarding the same engine going into the C-Class.

Other major changes to the SLK could include a weight savings regime good for about 200 pounds off the car's curb weight, plus a revised interior designed around themes from the SLS AMG supercar, including a tall center stack surrounded by chrome vents.


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The SLK roadster has served Mercedes-Benz well over its life since introduction in 2004, and like all cars its once-cutting-edge design has become somewhat tired, despite a mid-cycle facelift. An all-new SLK is in the works, however, spotted on numerous occasions testing in Germany and previewed in our renderings below. A new report today tips the roadster for introduction in early 2011, after going on a strict diet and gaining some cargo space - and possibly gaining a sporty new engine.

According to a new report from Automobile, the next-gen SLK will drop 200 pounds in weight while adding a bit of space to the smallish trunk, increasing capacity to 11.2 cubic feet. That will definitely make the vehicle more useful, both for trips to the golf course and weekend getaways.

A new engine may also be in the mix, with a 300-350 horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 tipped for release some time after the car's official debut. The launch engines will stick with the current tried-and-true lineup of gasoline engines, with evolutionary developments expected. There is also talk of a possible twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-8 generating over 470 horsepower for the AMG version once the standard 6.2-liter V-8 is replaced, though neither of the twin-turbo reports has yet been confirmed by any Mercedes or AMG officials.

There is also the possibility that the 2011 SLK will get the 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel found in the current C250 CDI. Rated at 204 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque in its C-Class application, the engine would be sporty, but whether Americans would find it palatable is an open question. Mercedes has discussed bringing diesels to the U.S., but in the GLK and C-Class, not a sporty model like the SLK.

Aside from the next-gen car's general proportions not much is clear due to generous slabs of camouflage cladding in the spy photos captured so far. Nevertheless, the car's LED daytime running lights, common to all of Mercedes' most recent models, are obvious. The door-mounted side mirrors stand out further on thinner stalks than the outgoing model, while the general proportions of the car with the top up seem to reflect a longer hood and more rearward seating position.

The sharper angle between the rear of the hard top and the rear deck area also mimic the upcoming SLS AMG supercar to a degree, though the real design cues shared with that car are expected to be located around the front fascia. At any rate, it's clear that Mercedes has dumped the controversial front end of the current models for something new. In addition to the spy shots, we have these computer generated renderings previewing the final design of the stylish roadster.

The next-generation SLK had been expected to make its debut in late 2010, so the 2011 release date moves the car's schedule back a bit - unsurprising given the past year's economic climate. Pricing for the current model starts just under $46,000 in the U.S., and the next model isn't expected to stray far from that mark.


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Esteticamente falando (e a confirmarem-se as fotos apresentadas) parece-me bastante bem conseguido.

Aguardo com redobrada expectativa que no capitulo dinamico/perfomances se consiga finalmente superiorizar ao rival Z4 (ainda para mais com a engorda deste último).

Acho que desta vez a Merc vai levar a melhor ainda para mais se vem ai um Slk AMG com um motor portentoso [br:)] (pena que o actual Z4 não tenha (ainda?) a versão M).
 
É dos poucos mercedes que ao ver o interior e exterior consigo dizer que os 2 são agradáveis de ver, e que está muito bem conseguido. apr:)
 
Temos de esperar para ver fotos do modelo final. Aí sim podemos dizer se é ou não bonito. Estas fotos é uma amostra do que poderá ser! É dentro destes estilos. Vai ficar espetacular de certeza[:cool:].
 
Qaundo tiver mais material volto a postar aqui.

Mas este evidente passo em frente da Mercedes arrastando consigo um certo classicismo do seu passado está a resultar muito bem.[:cool:]
 
De acordo.

No entanto tenho grandes esperanças, visto o novo Z4 ser qualquer coisa, logo vão ter que da ao litro..Há que adorar concorrencia.

O actual SLK na minha opinião sempre foi um bocado estranho, e agora com tanto tempo no activo e ao lado do mesmo Z4 epá... :sh)

Sem dúvida alguma que vão ter de se esmerar com este novo SLK, também acho o Z4 muito bom. O actual SLK para mim é esquesito em fotos, porque ao vivo mudei logo de opinião..
Também diziam o mesmo do SLK II em relação ao SLR e vê lá se não veio com o nariz?

Pois, quanto ao nariz do SLK II nunca tinha ouvido nada.

Mas era "de mau gosto" fazerem isso [:D]

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