Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170, 1996-2004): Books - History

Mercedes-Benz SLK - R170 Series (1996-2004) - Essential Buyer's Guide

The first generation 'Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz' - or SLK - was Mercedes-Benz' take on the compact roadster format. Hugely successful from launch, and selling well over 300,000 models, it rapidly became the main competitor to the models of other major German marques.

Offering a wealth of options, including a unique 'Vario-roof' folding hard-top, supercharged four-cylinder engines, a 3.2-litre V6 version, and a high-performance AMG version, the SLK is one of Mercedes-Benz' best known, and most sought-after, models.

Covers the period 1997-2004, and the following models:
SLK200 (1997-2004), SLK230 (1997-2004), SLK320 (2000-2004) and SLK32 AMG (2001-2004).

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of Mercedes-Benz ownership, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising car like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Features:
- Like having a real marque expert at your side: benefit from real ownership experience
- See where to buy, and how to asses a promising car
- Advice on choosing the right model for your taste and budget
- Discover the problems you may face during ownership, and how to fix them
- Includes a comprehensive inspection guide
- In-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses
- Covers the full range of models produced
- Explains Mercedes-Benz model designations and type numbers.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK R170: From the SLK200 to the SLK32 AMG and Tuners

This book covers the SLK R170, built from 1996 until 2004, with all its variations, AMG version, special editions and some of the tuner activities with vehicles from Brabus, Vath Carlsson and RENNtech. L
ast updated in Feb. 2017, this 200-page guide does not only show you the car's history, it explains in detail VIN/FIN and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer's guide.

These are some of the topics covered:
- Development of the R170
- Trouble shooting the vario roof
- The four- and six-cylinder engines
- The 2000 facelift
- The SLK32 AMG
- The special editions
- The Brabus SLK
- R170 buyer's guide
- VIN/FIN and data card explained
- R170 model codes
- Technical specifications and production data.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK - R170 Series 1996-2004

The first in a series of SLK titles, this detailed volume, written with the full co-operation of Mercedes-Benz, reveals the full history of the first generation "Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz" - the SLK (R170), 1996-2004. Starting with an introduction to, and history of, the Mercedes-Benz marque, it shows the SLK concept cars, and provides full coverage of all the SLK R170 production models and the optional extras that were sold with them. Also included are comprehensive appendices describing year-by-year changes, engine specifications, standard colours, trim options and production numbers.

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Faszination SLK - Mercedes-Benz R 170

In 1996, Mercedes-Benz showed in Turin how much dynamism the brand could concentrate on a four-meter automobile - the entry into a new dimension in which technology and design found their place in equal measure.
The ingenious folding roof made of sheet metal created a coupé and roadster in one.

This volume celebrates 10 years of the first SLK series in words and pictures and conveys the full fascination of this vehicle, which became a phenomenal market success for the DaimlerChrysler Group.

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Mercedes-Benz - Générations SLK

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With its innovative retractable hardtop, the Mercedes-Benz SLK launched the trend for modern coupé-cabriolets in 1996. Combining playfulness with the brand's serious reputation, it attracted a new, young, female and dynamic clientele, marking a major turning point in the history of this Stuttgart manufacturer, keen to rejuvenate its image.

When it was launched, the SLK, without a competitor, stood out for its affordable prices for a Mercedes, creating a commercial craze and encouraging other manufacturers to follow this path.
None has matched the elegance with which Mercedes interpreted this solution, maintaining a technological lead throughout its career over three generations (types R170, R171 and R172). This star-studded compact roadster has seduced more than 710 000 enthusiasts, sharing its genes to give birth to the Chrysler Crossfire.
The story of this pioneering sports car is told in this first work in French, richly illustrated with more than four hundred photos.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK & SLC - Alle Generationen, alle Baujahre

The SLK appeared on the market in 1996 and changed the roadster world. After around 25 years of production with three model generations and a name change to "SLC", the era of the small sports car with a metal folding roof came to an end in 2020.

In this volume, Michael Allner documents the history of the three SLK generations, starting with the show cars from 1994 and ending with the cessation of production.
Knowledgeably described, excellently illustrated and with a detailed data section, this expanded new edition is a true standard work on the most popular and best-selling roadster series from Mercedes-Benz.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R 170): Alle Modelle (1996-2004) - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

This volume from the series "Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf" is presented as a compact guide and indispensable tool for assessing the condition of a Mercedes Benz SLK from the R 170 series that is for sale.
Classic car expert and successful series author Tobias Zoporowski has compiled the most important and helpful insider information and explains what to look out for when buying in order to avoid a nasty surprise later.

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