MERCEDES-BENZ, The SLK models: The R171

The Mercedes SLK R171 was a step up from the successful R170 with its newer and beefier power plants. It is not only slightly longer and wider, it also comes with an almost 50 percent increase in torsional rigidity with the top down. Its interior is more up market and with the SLK55 AMG it offered the first V8 in its class. This 210-page book gives you all the facts about the R171. A German version of this book is also available here on Amazon.

These are some of the topics covered in this guide:

• the complete development and history of the R171 series with all changes and updates
• a comprehensive buyer's guide will help you to find the car that suits you best
• VIN and Data Card are explained in great detail. It helps you to find out how your car was equipped, when it left the factory
• the book shows all respective R171 option codes, so you will see from the data card, whether all relevant options are still with your car
• are you aware of issues with the first six-cylinder engines? They must have been sorted out by now and only some early engines were affected. But just for your safety, those difficulties are covered here in detail
• have you encountered problems with the vario roof of your SLK or are you interested to read, what could go wrong? Many of the issues are discussed here..

On top, the book

• lets you enjoy a ride in an SLK55 AMG
• comes with over 170 mostly recent non-Daimler AG photos and it
• shows what tuners such as Brabus, RENNtech etc. had to offer.

The guide ends with a detailed list of the cars' technical specifications with acceleration graphs, paint options and the annual production history of each model.

Author: Bernd S. Koehling

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Dec 10, 2014

Number of Pages: 214 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1505423627

ISBN-13: 9781505423624