MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-klasse · 200 Kompressor · Convertible · 2000 ‐ 2004

Make of autos SLK-klasse, modification SLK 200 Kompressor started manufacturing by Mercedes-Benz in 2000 and finished in 2004. The weight of the car is 1.3 tn and a length of 4 meters, It is shaped as cabriolet with two doors, and can be fit in 2 men including the driver.

«SLK-klasse SLK 200 Kompressor» is a rear-wheel drive automobile with a 5-speed automatic transmission. This automobile can speed up for 8.5 seconds to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 220 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which generate a max power of 163 horsepower at 5300 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 13.3 l in the city mode of driving, on the suburban 6.9 l, and the medium fuel consumption is 9.2 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 60 l of petrol, what provides to go nearly 653 km without refueling.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 288 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension type «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 278 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage by dint of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/60VR15.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz SLK-klasse received the great number of stars - four, which indicates that it is a well safe car. In addition to passive safety features (passenger, side, driver airbags), it is also equipped with active systems of safety such as Traction control, ESP, ABS, EBD.