23rd January 2007

Mercedes Benz R-171 Models

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R171 represents the second generation of Mercedes-Benz SLK. Compared with the R170, R171 is larger.

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a luxury roadster built by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz since 1997. The name was chosen to reflect the company’s intentions for the car - that it be Sportlich (sporty), Leicht (light), and Kompakt (compact). There have been two generations of SLK cars from Mercedes-Benz.

The vehicle is perhaps most famous for its retractable hardtop. While it did not pioneer it, the SLK revived its usage in modern automobiles. It was soon followed by the Peugeot 206cc, Lexus SC 430 and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

The SLK was updated in 2004 with a new Formula One-inspired appearance and serious performance. The new R171-platform SLK was again on Car and Driver’s Ten Best list for 2005, and it won the Canadian Car of the Year Best New Convertible award. Highlighting its potential appeal to women, New Zealand’s Lucire magazine announced it as its ‘Car to Be Seen in’ for 2005. The current SLK is also built in Bremen, Germany.

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