2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-class Features And Specs

SLK280 SLK280 Package Includes

• Interior

• 8-way adjustable sport seats w/silver painted magnesium trim, height adjustable head restraints

• Leather upholstery

• Silver trim

• Center console w/enclosed storage

• Retractable dual cupholders

• Velour carpeting & floor mats

• Stainless-steel door sill trim

• Rubber-studded brushed stainless-steel pedals

• 3-spoke leather-wrapped 4-way tilt/telescopic sport steering wheel-inc

  audio controls, multi-function display controls

• Black gauges w/white markings, silver instrument tubes

• Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, quartz clock

• Digital odometer, Touch Shift gear & mode selection

• Multi-function display in instrument cluster-inc

  trip computer, exterior temp gauge, digital speedometer, coolant temp, maintenance system, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings

• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc

  distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders, brake-pad wear

• Audible reminders & messages-inc

  exterior lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid, release parking brake, headlights on, remove key from ignition

• Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/1-touch)

• Tire pressure monitoring system

• Pwr windows-inc

  1-touch express up/down, 1-button raising/lowering of all windows via pwr top switch

• SmartKey infrared remote-inc

  trunk open, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock, driver-programmable auto-lock

• Cruise control

• Tele Aid GPS system-inc

  stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock, automatic alarm notification alert, collision notification

• AM/FM/Weatherband radio w/CD player, fiber-optic communication among components

• Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc

  dual rotary controls, electrostatic dust & pollen filters, active charcoal filter, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, dash-top diffuser vent

• Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time & driving speed & exterior temp

• Illuminated glovebox

• Courtesy lamps w/delay shutoff

• Dual front reading lamps

• Night security illumination

• Leather-trimmed shift knob

• Parcel net in RH footwell

• Pockets in doors

• Illuminated carpeted trunk

• Exterior

• Electro-hydraulic retractable steel hardtop

• Formula 1-style nose w/color-keyed grille crossfins

• Variable-focus halogen headlamps-inc

  polycarbonate lenses, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution

• Halogen front fog lamps

• Single rear red fog lamp

• Driver-programmable daytime running lamps

• Pwr heated mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals

• Aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system

• Red & white rear lamps w/LED brake & taillamps

• Entertainment

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  NA

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas V6

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  3.0L/183

• Fuel System

  SMPI

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  228 @ 6100

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  221 @ 2700 - 5000

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  NA

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  NA

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  NA

• Safety

• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system

• Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/passenger adaptive airbag, Occupant Classification System

• Head & thorax side-impact airbags

• Knee air bag

• 3-point shoulder belts w/emergency tensioning device (ETD) & belt force limiter

• Electronic stability program (ESP)

• Illuminated emergency interior trunk release

• Driver-programmable daytime running lamps

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Pwr rack & pinion steering

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Turns, lock to lock

  2.9

• Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

  34.5

• Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

  NA

• Mechanical

• 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine

• 6-speed fully synchronized manual transmission w/direct-action short throw shifter

• Electronic stability program (ESP)

• Rear wheel drive

• Independent 3-link front suspension-inc

  coil springs over gas-pressurized shock absorbers, anti-dive geometry

• Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension-inc

  separate coil springs, shock absorbers, anti-squat, alignment control

• Front/rear lowered ride-height & stabilizer bars

• P205/55R16 front high performance tires

• P225/50R16 rear high performance tires

• 16\ x 7\ front 5-spoke aluminum wheels

• 16\ x 8\ rear 5-spoke aluminum wheels

• Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

• 1-piston ventilated front & 2-piston solid rear disc brakes

• 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  3-Link

• Rear Suspension Type

  5-Arm Multi-link

• Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Towing

• Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Transmission

• Transmission Order Code

  411

• Transmission Description

  Manual

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  6

• First Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Second Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Third Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Reverse Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

  3.27

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  2 Seater

• Drivetrain

  Rear Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

• 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

• 4 Corrosion Years / 50,000 Corrosion Miles

• Unlimited Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Power

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  11.8 x -TBD-

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  10.9 x -TBD-

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  NA