1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Models & Specs

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2dr Roadster
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2dr Roadster Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 2.3L supercharged and intercooled DOHC SFI 16
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 14 gal.
  • Torque: 200 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 185 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 22/30
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 2
  • Curb Weight: 3036 lbs.
  • Tires: 205/55R16
  • Front Head Room: 37.4"
  • Front Leg Room: 42.7"
  • Wheelbase: 94.5"
  • Length: 157.3"
  • Width: 67.5"
  • Height: 50.7"

Interior Features

  • 6-way manual bucket seats w/leather upholstery
  • Warning lights-inc: seat belts, exterior bulb failure, brake system/parking brake, front brake pad wear
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/telescopic steering column
  • Classic-style instrument panel-inc: ivory-colored gauges w/polished aluminum bezels & red needle pointers & carbon-optic trim
  • Liquid-crystal digital readouts-inc: odometer, trip odometer, outside temp
  • Cupholders/coinholders
  • Covered visor vanity mirrors
  • Lockable/lighted glovebox
  • SLK design floor mats
  • Pwr windows-inc: express-down, 1-touch lowering control
  • Electrically heated rear window
  • Delayed-shutoff courtesy lamps
  • Cruise control
  • Integrated garage door opener
  • Remote keyless driver-programmable automatic door locks
  • Audible reminders-inc: release parking brake, switch off lights
  • Radio frequency remote security system
  • Anti-theft system-inc: central locking, transponder-encoded ignition key
  • Dual-zone climate control w/dust/pollen filter
  • Self-diagnosis warning lights-inc: SRS, ABS, ASR, engine electronics, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid levels
  • High-performance AM/FM/weatherband/cassette stereo w/Bose six-speaker sound system
  • Nylon wind deflector

Exterior Features

  • Dual hood "power bulges"
  • Pwr-adjustable heated sideview mirrors
  • Heated windshield washer system
  • Tinted glass
  • Variable-focus halogen headlamps w/scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses
  • Water pressure driven heated headlamp washers
  • Fog lamps
  • Single red rear fog lamp
  • Automatic pwr-retractable steel hardtop w/1-touch control

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Dual front airbags w/BabySmart auto passenger-side airbag deactivation
  • Door mounted side impact airbags
  • 3-point seat belts w/emergency tensioning retractors & belt force limiters
  • Automatic Slip Control traction control system (ASR)
  • Reinforced A-pillars
  • Dual integrated rollbars
  • Knee bolsters

Mechanical Features

  • 2.3L supercharged and intercooled DOHC SFI 16-valve in-line 4 cyl engine w/variable valve timing
  • Cast iron engine block w/aluminum head
  • Electronically-controlled 5-speed automatic transmission-inc: driver-adaptive computer control, OD
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Automatic Slip Control traction control system (ASR)
  • Independent double wishbone front suspension w/anti-dive geometry
  • Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension w/anti-lift geometry
  • Front/rear coil springs/gas-pressurized shock absorbers/stabilizer bars
  • 205/55VR16 high-performance front tires
  • 225/50VR16 high-performance rear tires
  • 16" x 7.0" front/16" x 8.0" rear polished aluminum alloy wheels
  • Pwr-assisted recirculating ball steering
  • Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • 14.0 gallon fuel tank

Options & Packages

Additional Options

K1 option pkg ($1,495)

  • Integrated mobile telephone
  • Integrated 6-disc CD changer

K2 option pkg ($1,895)

  • Integrated portable telephone
  • Integrated 6-disc CD changer
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