The rotation ensured that, after opening, the window fitted snugly into the curved area of the roof shell. Its highlight was the pivoting rear window. This major improvement was made possible by a new, complex roof design. It opened and closed even faster, in 22 seconds, and thanks to the pivoting rear window took up even less space in the boot than before: with the vario-roof open, the boot's load capacity according to the VDA measuring method was 208 litres – 63 litres more than the previous model. The innovative vario-roof with which the SLK set trends in 1996, had been further developed and technically perfected by the engineers in Sindelfingen. The attractive body was equally dazzling in technical terms, with a C d value of 0.32, for example, impressive body rigidity and a tank capacity of 70 litres. In conjunction with the twelve exterior colours, this resulted in a wealth of options when it came to giving the sports car an individual colour scheme. Here SLK customers could choose from six interior colours: black, universe blue, orient beige, dusky red, alpaca grey and tobacco brown for the exclusive nappa leather appointments. The sports roadster offered its most diverse range of colours in conjunction with leather appointments. The range of colours for the SLK‑� � � Class had also been revised: while in 1996, when the first version of the roadster was launched, powerful, intense colours were the order of the day, the trend now was for more subtle shades. Text messages could be read on the COMAND screen and answered using the multimedia unit.
The DVD player played DVDs, audio CDs and MP3 CDs.
The SLK-Class was available for the first time with the cutting-edge COMAND APS control and display system: the large colour display (6.5-inch) with cutting-edge TFT (Thin Film Transistor) technology was characterised by high brilliance and colour rendering and its 16:9 aspect ratio made it suitable for films. The two large, clearly visible circular instruments were set in silver-painted cylindrical surrounds. The colour contrast alone, with silver-coloured control elements set in black-finished areas of the steering wheel, the centre console and the tunnel trim, announced the SLK-Class's independent design concept. The interior design uncompromisingly followed the roadster philosophy: the dashboard had a sporty, technical feel.
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Their range extended across the full width of the tail light when braking, this red area was illuminated significantly more brightly than in the tail light function. The tail lights also featured cutting-edge technology: in total 32 light diodes were responsible for the brake lights and tail lights.
These were housed in the bumper trim and, in conjunction with the optional bi-xenon headlamps, offered a new cornering light function. Fog lamps with halogen bulbs were also part of the standard equipment. This offered broader and more even illumination of the road ahead and also gave the low-beam headlamps a greater range. Mercedes-Benz replaced the previous reflector technology for the low-beam headlamps with a newly developed projection system. The headlamps were not only an elegant and eye-catching feature, they also met the highest technical standards. Two oval, chromed tailpipes, distinctive tail lights and an organically integrated, powerfully accentuated rear apron were significant style features at the rear. Viewed from the side, the 16‑inch wheels and the flared wings emphasised the powerful, dynamic character of the new SLK-Class. The extremely short overhangs at the front and rear concentrated attention on the wheels. With details such as the striking nose section, special aerofoil blades in the radiator grille and the twin exhaust system reminiscent of a racing car, the design of the new SLK underlined the fact that this two-seater was part of a long Mercedes-Benz tradition of sports car production. This was the result of a 30 millimetre longer wheelbase and 72 millimetre longer body, distinctive, arrow-shaped tapering at the front and rear and a wedge-shaped silhouette. The long bonnet, raked windscreen, wide doors and short rear were all typical roadster hallmarks, and on the 4.08 metre-long SLK, they were even more pronounced than on its predecessor. The design reflected the sporty, powerful nature of the new vehicle at first glance. The second chapter in the story of one of the most exciting and successful sports cars began in March 2004 when Mercedes‑Benz presented the new SLK-Class.
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