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Mr. Mercedes · 03-11-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

Not much going to change with the SLK it seems. Mercedes may want to re-think their smalled roadster next time around. The current, sportier, smaller-SL formula might need to be re-thought next time. Love the current SLK, but the BMW Z4 and TT-S have pushed it to the back of the class.

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What formula would you suggest Marcus?

Merc1 · 03-11-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Mercedes

What formula would you suggest Marcus?

I dunno exactly. I'd hate to see them turn the SLK into a real sports car only to be overun by the Boxsters of the world. Maybe a new shape or something and just a tad bit sportier. The baby SL look may not be enough anymore, just thinking aloud.

Then again, who knows when the tape comes off this might be a stunner. Going to be hard to get with the Z4 on the styling front.

M

batosai · 03-11-2010, 10:04 PM

Is that all-glass roof ?

NarutoRamen · 03-12-2010, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Centurion

Too safe, too evolutionary and too unimaginative for me.

Even though it's covered up, I agree.

HighestOfHigh · 03-12-2010, 10:37 AM

Man you all are quick...back in the day I could easily post photos first. Now all the new folks 10 times quicker. Guess the legend is getting old.

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The current generation of 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. These latest spy photos show the car in much less shape-hiding cladding than previous shots, revealing a sleek but not pointy front end and a trim and rounded rear.

The new roadster is tipped for introduction in early 2011, after going on a strict diet and gaining some cargo space--and possibly gaining a sporty new engine. The next-gen SLK will drop around 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. Despite the gains in storage, onlookers claim the prototype seen here sits lower and is slightly shorter than the current model.

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's also talk of a possible 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 generating over 470 horsepower for the AMG version once the standard 6.2-liter V-8 is replaced.

Additionally, there's also the possibility that overseas versions 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-Benz has discussed bringing diesels to the U.S., but in the GLK and C-Class, not a sporty model like the SLK.

The car's LED daytime running lights, common to all of the automaker's 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 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-Benz has dumped the controversial front end of the current models for something new.

- Spy Shots: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK - MotorAuthority

NarutoRamen · 03-12-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HighestOfHigh

Man you all are quick...back in the day I could easily post photos first. Now all the new folks 10 times quicker. Guess the legend is getting old.

Nah man. There are a lot more people on now, with various times. So, you might not be on when they release stuff, but they'll be on.

ree · 03-14-2010, 11:55 AM

JESMB (News)

batosai · 03-14-2010, 11:45 PM

Quite fond of the front, it's simpler and more elegant than the R171.

But the rear lights lack character. After the E coupe and the new CLS, how can they put such bland shape ?

Nicks · 03-15-2010, 12:37 AM

you have like x-ray eyes or what? cause to me it looks like that lights are camouflaged

south · 03-17-2010, 03:36 PM

[source: motorline.cc]

Best regards,
south

Merc1 · 03-17-2010, 06:12 PM

Looks good, really clean on the sides...it seems. Give the top model about 340hp and a proper chassis and you've got something. The AMG model doesn't need a turbo though, just a n/a version of the new 5.5L or the existing 6.2L V8.

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