![]() ![]() ![]() With the top down, and it only takes 22 seconds to go down or up, the body is not as tight, but it's not far behind.īraking from ventilated front discs and sold rears is progressive, with great pedal feel and response and when worked hard, they respond in much the same way time and time again. The suspension tuning is also impressive and benefits from the stiffness afforded by the metal roof. On the road, both in six-speed manual or five-speed automatic form, it feels nimble and on rails. In manual form the German sportster dashes to 100km/h in 7.6 seconds, 2.2 seconds slower than its more potent stablemate, the 350SLK, but the gap doesn't feel that great. Steering precision on a fast winding road requires minimal input and at parking speeds the steering is far lighter, making the car more manoeuverable. ![]() The steering gear ratio changes with the steering angle - in the straight ahead position the steering features an indirect ratio for good straight-line stability, but at just five degrees of lock the ratio changes dramatically. The "direct-steer" system, which is the work of Australian company Bishop Steering, combines a variable steering ratio with speed-sensitive assistance. Despite these lifts, average fuel consumption has dropped by 1.2L/100km to 8L/100km, due mainly to a much taller final drive ratio.īy far the biggest improvement when you get behind the wheel is steering feel - it gives this latest model a real sense of agility, the result of a 25 percent reduction in turns lock to lock. Power output on the entry-level SLK200 Kompressor has been lifted by 15kW to 135kW, while torque is up by 10Nm to 250Nm. The refinement continues inside where there are new connections in the glove box for an iPod and other mobile devices to integrate into the audio system, plus a number of interior refinements including a new three-spoke steering wheel and a new instrument cluster with unique-looking instrument dial bezels. The SLK now also carries much larger wing mirrors with in-built LED indicators and a new range of alloy wheels. Changes to the rear flanks, along with new trapezoidal exhaust pipes and darker AMG-type tail lights, also give it a more masculine appearance. M-B claims to have honed the appearance of the cult two-seater for added sportiness and it now certainly has sharper edges and a more pronounced V-shape with a modified front bumper and air-dam. Mercedes-Benz might call it a roadster, but in reality this car is a convertible coupe and a good looking one at that. I would recommend these tires to anyone looking for the best tire money can buy.Twelve years after the original Mercedes-Benz SLK introduced the benefits of a folding metal roof, the second generation model has been freshened up with some improvements in appearance and performance. I even lowered the aspect ration from the stock 45 to 35 in the rear and it actually feels more comfortable, and it looks better having less rubber. And for having such low profile tires, especially the ones in the back, they are unbelievably comfortable. The front tires break loose very progressively and predictably and allow me to control the car better at the limits of grip. And I can't get over how much dry grip and feedback I get from the front tires. These tires are extremely safe in the wet compared to the set of tires I had before. The rear tires grip so well that unless my traction control is off and I am being a complete idiot, it's almost impossible for me to get them to break loose. The amount of grip, feedback, and comfort I get from them never fails to amaze me. While my review is for tire size 225/40R18, I have a staggered set up and have 255/35R18's in the back.īuying these tires was the best decision I ever made. ![]()
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