Next gen SLK
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Cut and paste from another forum. Info is US specific.
... is a recap of some pertinent info regarding the R172:
o The R172 will hit showroom floors June 2011
o The spy shots aren't all that close to how it will look. As we suspected, as the R171 imitated the SLR, the R172 will mimic the SLS
o SLKs will continue to grow in size. Much like the R171s are 2" wider and 2' longer than the R171s, the R172 will be 2" longer and 3" wider
o 6 speed manual transmission is/will be only available in the 280 and smaller engines. Both here and abroad. Only 3% of sales are for stick shifts
o Perhaps not on the initial orders of R172s, but soon, you will be able to order what tires you want on your SLK at delivery
o SLK is not in danger of discontinuation. While sales are down by an alarming 1/2 they feel it will recover by 2013
o There will not be air conditioned seats in any Mercedes-Benz even if other German automakers are offering them. They continue to believe the cool air on people's backs is not good
o The new cars will have more torque at lower RPM
o Curb weight will be the same as the R171, it will sit lower and have more power
o 9 months after the initial R172 is launched the 5L SLK 55 will launch with an astounding 415 HP (R171 55s have 355hp)
o Contrary to rumors, there is nothing in the works for a SLK hybrid
o They are working on a turbo diesel SLK
o March 2012 expect a 1.8L turbo 201 hp
o R172s will have eight airbags...
o Keyless entry will be available
o Designo color exteriors will now be available in your choice of interiors. Previously, you had to order the designo package which was limited to their choice of interior.
o And speaking of color, 70% of SLKs are (you guessed it) silver, black or white
o Current production is 12,000 SLKs a year
o Perhaps the most exciting change is SLKs will come with 3 different roof options:
1. current hardtop roof
2. hardtop roof with a sunroof with Magic Sky Control
3. panorama roof, which is all glass, with Magic Sky Control
o Magic Sky Control = roof glass automatically darkens when the car is turned off
... is a recap of some pertinent info regarding the R172:
o The R172 will hit showroom floors June 2011
o The spy shots aren't all that close to how it will look. As we suspected, as the R171 imitated the SLR, the R172 will mimic the SLS
o SLKs will continue to grow in size. Much like the R171s are 2" wider and 2' longer than the R171s, the R172 will be 2" longer and 3" wider
o 6 speed manual transmission is/will be only available in the 280 and smaller engines. Both here and abroad. Only 3% of sales are for stick shifts
o Perhaps not on the initial orders of R172s, but soon, you will be able to order what tires you want on your SLK at delivery
o SLK is not in danger of discontinuation. While sales are down by an alarming 1/2 they feel it will recover by 2013
o There will not be air conditioned seats in any Mercedes-Benz even if other German automakers are offering them. They continue to believe the cool air on people's backs is not good
o The new cars will have more torque at lower RPM
o Curb weight will be the same as the R171, it will sit lower and have more power
o 9 months after the initial R172 is launched the 5L SLK 55 will launch with an astounding 415 HP (R171 55s have 355hp)
o Contrary to rumors, there is nothing in the works for a SLK hybrid
o They are working on a turbo diesel SLK
o March 2012 expect a 1.8L turbo 201 hp
o R172s will have eight airbags...
o Keyless entry will be available
o Designo color exteriors will now be available in your choice of interiors. Previously, you had to order the designo package which was limited to their choice of interior.
o And speaking of color, 70% of SLKs are (you guessed it) silver, black or white
o Current production is 12,000 SLKs a year
o Perhaps the most exciting change is SLKs will come with 3 different roof options:
1. current hardtop roof
2. hardtop roof with a sunroof with Magic Sky Control
3. panorama roof, which is all glass, with Magic Sky Control
o Magic Sky Control = roof glass automatically darkens when the car is turned off
Hmm the rear haunches look big in these pics
8)
Yeah it sounds ace 
Maybe just the wheel design because the other pics look ok, hopefully it's bum won't look so big in the flesh.
Maybe just the wheel design because the other pics look ok, hopefully it's bum won't look so big in the flesh.
Hmm looks better in white than in other recent pics.
