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Model
range:
A-Class B-Class C-Class E-Class M-Class S-Class SL-Class CL-Class
CLK-Class SLK-Class CLS-Class SLR Vaneo Viano
Interior:
The table below shows the standard interior equipment available
on a C-Class Sport Edition in addition to the entry level
standard equipment.
• Aluminium interior trim
• Electric folding exterior rear mirrors (C 350 SE only)
• Fabric seats standard (Black only)
• Floor mats - front with "SPORT Edition" lettering and
silver edging
• Leather trimmed sports gearshift with aluminium knob
• Modified instrument cluster
• Multi-function leather three-spoke sports steering
wheel with thumb rests
• Pedals with stainless steel inserts and rubber studs |
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MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK (1996-)
Good value new but no cheap ones used. Too sedate for serious
sport-lovers but for everyone else it's the ultimate toy.
Very clever, very Convertible, very chic. Turns from Convertible
to snug Coupe in seconds in the touch of a button. In the
Sports sector the single most important feature, the braking
system, has been developed beyond all recognition - SAFETY
is the watchword with some of the quickest machines on the
road. "Pedestrian-friendly" bumpers, bonnets and headlights
have been developed but I still think it quite "unfriendly"
to have a fast two seater bearing down on you! Despite being
fitted with many passive saftey features the SLK failed to
find a place in the top 10 of a recent research laboratory
safety test surprisingly. In a very competitive sector of
the market even one mediocre test result will make a manufacturer
sit up and take note. The testers will be hoping that Mercedes
look carefully at the results of the anti-lock brakes I'm
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| JUL 1997 CLK
Sport and Elegance Coupes launched in UK: 200 (136 bhp), 230
Kompressor (supercharged 193 bhp) and 320 (218 bhp), with
5-speed gearbox (200/230k) or 5-speed automatic (optional
on 200 and 230K, standard on 320), sports suspension, power
assisted steering, anti-lock brakes, ASR traction control,
twin airbags/front side airbags, alloy wheels, electric sunroof,
mirrors and front windows, remote central locking, alarm,
immobiliser and split rear seat. Elegance models also have
'Comfort' suspension and walnut trim. 320 models have air
conditioning (instead of sunroof), cruise control and adjustable
steering column. JUN 1998 Cabriolet range launched: 230 Kompressor
and 320 V6, with Sport or Elegance equipment. Revisions: CLK
200 and 230K have air conditioning, adjustable steering column
and uprated stereo; Automatic models have cruise control. |
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some this enormous, highly engineered, sumptuous, palace
on wheels is the ultimate symbol of the plutocrat. Ownership
usually has more to do with wealth and status than environment
awareness, Thirsty with horrendous servicing costs at Mercedes-Benz
garages but making a statement never comes cheap. " |
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