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Mercedes SLK Class
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
is a luxury roadster. 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 famous for its folding
hardtop. While it did not pioneer it, the
SLK revived its usage in modern automobiles.
It was soon followed by the Peugeot 206 CC,
Lexus SC 430 and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
The SLK was updated
in 2005 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. The very first 2005
SLK was completed on May 24, 2004.
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