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Mercedes-Benz SLK Concept (1994, first generation) photos
The 1994 Mercedes-Benz SLK Concept came out two years ahead of the production car, and popularized the folding hardtop roof.
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (1996, first generation, R170) photos
The original 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK was slow and not exciting to drive, but it kicked off the folding hardtop convertible trend.
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (1996-2004, R170, first generation) photos
The R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK was the first modern car with a folding metal roof, and was powered by a 2.3-liter supercharged I4 or 3.2-liter V6.
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Mercedes-Benz SLK etymology: What does name, letters mean?
The original 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK was the first modern car with a convertible hardtop, but what do the letters SLK stand for? Find out here…
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171 facelift, 2007) photo gallery
The 2007 facelift for the Mercedes-Benz had a few exterior changes and some new engines. The SLK still looked like it wanted to be an F1 race car.
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R172 Mercedes-Benz SLC: SLK with new face, engine, name
The Mercedes-Benz SLK has been renamed as the SLC, and given a face and butt lift, along with new engines and other features.