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INNChannels, Jakarta Back comes after the revamping of 650 parts, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadster, becoming flatter the open-topped sports car enthusiasts and shut. Exotic car manufacturer symbol of stability performance of origin Stuttgart now has more power and torque konsmsi sharply with the increasingly low fuel.

A total of 650 changes made by Mercedes-Benz eskterior contained in the interior, and engine. Some new completeness also pinned between the changes in some details not visible when viewed directly.

Exterior

Changes to the exterior design by SLK two-seat Mercedes-Benz has given birth to look more dynamic and sporty impression of a more viscous. Eye-catching appearances are shown in the front bumper which has undergone modifications to the water-dam. Section around the star emblem on the nose also be addressed so that it looks more elegant.

In order for the action seem more sporty exterior back of the Mercedes-Benz put diffuser-style lower and paste style trapezoidal exhaust tip. No less than that, taillights owned SLK 55 AMG is darker now joined the latest SLK immersed in regular type.

Changes are also visible from the outside rearview mirror usage has berimbuh LED indicator lights, and the use of lightweight aluminum alloy wheels.

Interior

Many replacement and changes in the SLK tebaru details, including application of new materials. Overall, improvements in the interior of Mercedes-Benz is claimed to produce an effect of new and more exciting than the previous generation, including installing the steering wheel has buttons multi-function, and replace the instrument cluster with a new design.

Audio Systems and Telematik

For the first Mercedes-Benz audio system, and immersing the latest telematik initials NTG 5.2 generation SLK. Pemanja ear system is essentially able to provide better sound quality with easy operation.

This system has provided features Bluetooth technology and is able to connect with gadgets like the iPod. While LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system also becomes the first equipped with the latest generation of the SLK.

According to Mercedes-Benz SLK drivers now need not hesitate to listen to music while driving despite the roof being open. Because, Harman Kardon sound system which applied Logic7 SLK was still able to hum with a good tone without the roar of the wind disturbed.

Engine

Type SLK 200 Kompressor four-cylinder engine disabled have increased power by 21 hp to 184 hp total. Torque also increased from previous 240 to 250 Nm. Despite an increase in power but fuel consumption is trimmed up to 15.6 km per liter.

Meanwhile, despite not having peningkata performance, SKL 280 which uses a V6 engine 2.996cc successfully reduce fuel consumption to be 12.9 kilometers per liter.

While the energy to type SLK 350 V6 3498 cc engine fueled a 33 hp 305 hp at 6500 rpm. Torque was increased by 10 Nm to 360Nm at 4900 rpm. When the previous model engine revolution per minute stops at 6800 rpm and now after the latest SLK modification capable of achieving 7200 rpm.

Cuts fuel consumption even come done on SLK 350. For applying the model 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission requires only one liter of gasoline every 13 km distance. While for model six-speed manual transmission recorded 12.6 km per liter.

Uniquely, the Mercedes-Benz still believe in the superiority AMG SLK 55. For the hottest models 5.5-liter V8 engine was not to tamper Mercy peroduknya, so it is still a maximum-powered 360hp and peak torque of 510 Nm. SLK 55 AMG is still equipped with an automatic transmission system is a sophisticated seven-speed 7G-TRONIC Sport as standard equipment.