MERCEDES-BENZ SLK R170Revised 2026 EditionComplete Model History, Engineering and a Detailed 30 Page Buyer's GuideThe Mercedes SLK R170 brought the compact roadster into a new era. Its electrically operated vario roof combined the character of an open sports car with the practicality of a fixed-roof coupé, while supercharged four-cylinder engines, V6 models and the SLK32 AMG offered a remarkably wide range of performance.
This revised 2026 edition presents the complete history and technical development of the R170 and combines detailed model information with a practical 30-page buyer's guide for owners, enthusiasts and prospective buyers. The book covers:. the complete model history from SLK200 and SLK230 Kompressor to SLK320 and SLK32 AMG, including important changes during production. M111 four-cylinder and M112 V6 engines, transmissions, suspension, braking systems and technical development.
the hydraulic vario-roof system, electrical systems, the K40 relay module and other components that can affect reliability. the Final Edition and other special versions, together with interpretations by Brabus, RENNtech and additional specialists. a detailed 30-page buyer's guide covering corrosion, engines, oil leaks, transmissions, suspension, electronics, roof hydraulics, interior condition and other areas where neglected maintenance can become costly.
VIN decoding, data cards and factory specifications to help identify individual cars and understand their original configurationWhether you are considering the purchase of an R170, already own one, or simply appreciate the first-generation SLK, this book offers a carefully researched and richly illustrated guide to its history, technology and many variations. The R170 proved that compact dimensions, open-air enjoyment and intelligent engineering could create an entirely new kind of Mercedes-Benz roadster.
Bernd S. Koehling has been involved with classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles since the 1970s and is the author of more than 20 books on the marque.
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK R170Revised 2026 EditionComplete Model History, Engineering and a Detailed 30 Page Buyer's GuideThe Mercedes SLK R170 brought the compact roadster into a new era. Its electrically operated vario roof combined the character of an open sports car with the practicality of a fixed-roof coupé, while supercharged four-cylinder engines, V6 models and the SLK32 AMG offered a remarkably wide range of performance.
This revised 2026 edition presents the complete history and technical development of the R170 and combines detailed model information with a practical 30-page buyer's guide for owners, enthusiasts and prospective buyers. The book covers:. the complete model history from SLK200 and SLK230 Kompressor to SLK320 and SLK32 AMG, including important changes during production. M111 four-cylinder and M112 V6 engines, transmissions, suspension, braking systems and technical development.
the hydraulic vario-roof system, electrical systems, the K40 relay module and other components that can affect reliability. the Final Edition and other special versions, together with interpretations by Brabus, RENNtech and additional specialists. a detailed 30-page buyer's guide covering corrosion, engines, oil leaks, transmissions, suspension, electronics, roof hydraulics, interior condition and other areas where neglected maintenance can become costly.
VIN decoding, data cards and factory specifications to help identify individual cars and understand their original configurationWhether you are considering the purchase of an R170, already own one, or simply appreciate the first-generation SLK, this book offers a carefully researched and richly illustrated guide to its history, technology and many variations. The R170 proved that compact dimensions, open-air enjoyment and intelligent engineering could create an entirely new kind of Mercedes-Benz roadster.
Bernd S. Koehling has been involved with classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles since the 1970s and is the author of more than 20 books on the marque.
