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HISTORY:
NOV
1996 SLK 230 Kompressor (supercharged, 193 bhp) rear wheel
drive Roadster launched in UK with 5-speed automatic transmission
with cruise control, electro-hydraulic steel 'Vario-roof',
power assisted steering, remote central locking, immobiliser,
dual front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction
control, electric windows, electric heated mirrors and
radio cassette. JUN 1998 Revisions: standard air conditioning,
adjustable steering column, 'Brake Assist' braking system
and standard Sony audio system.
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COMMENTS:
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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