The Mercedes SLK R170 was Daimler-Benz' entry ticket into the compact, more affordable roadster market. Now, over twenty years after its introduction, mint examples have already evolved into sought-after collectibles. Last updated in August 2023, this 200-page book informs you about the car's history and covers every engine. It talks about the AMG version and discusses other tuners such as Brabus. It explains VIN/FIN and data card and should you want to buy one of these roadsters, the comprehensive buyer's guide will help you sorting out potential trouble spots. These are some of the topics covered:

• Development of the R170
• Trouble shooting the vario roof
• The four- and six-cylinder engines
• Excerpts from the SLK brochure
• First upgrades
• The 2000 facelift
• The SLK32 AMG
• The special editions
• The Brabus SLK
• R170 buyer's guide
• The VIN/FIN and data card explained
• R170 model codes
• Technical specifications, incl. power and torque curves

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