Topic: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK

[JSCC]

The next generation 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is scheduled to be introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/mercedes-benz/slk-class/2012-mercedes-benz-slk-to-start-off-with-three-engines/

[JSCC]

Not sure if MB plans to drop the 3.0L V6 and slide the 1.8T SLK250 below the SLK350.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Much, much better looking already. I never really liked the look of the current one.

[JSCC]

2012 Mercedes Benz SLK R172 New Model Unveiled Officially

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYBkc7dGrts&feature=player_embedded

[Erik]

Much nicer than the last one.

[JSCC]

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/mercedes-benz/slk-class/2012-mercedes-benz-slk-class-technical-data/

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Technical Data
There will be two models of the 2012 SLK available in its first year, both powered by direct-injection engines

14 January 2011 | JDavis

There will be two models of the 2012 SLK available in its first year, both powered by direct-injection engines. The completely redesigned V6 engine in the SLK350 develops 302 hp from its 3498 cubic-centimeter displacement, using this power to accelerate in 5.4 (est.) seconds from 0 to 60 mph (top speed 155 mph). Its fuel Later on in the model year, the SLK250 goes on-sale with a four-cylinder engine developing 201 hp from a displacement of 1796 cubic centimeters.

The SLK250 is equipped as standard with a 6-speed manual transmission and consumes an estimated 27 mpg (combined). From a standstill it reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, and it has a top speed of 155 mph.

[JSCC]

4 cylinder turbos are the "New" V6s!

[mmret]

Engine downsizing is in full swing.

[JSCC]

Engine downsizing is in full swing.

Not for the AMG model.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG World Premiere
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is to date the most powerful SLK of all time with 415 hp and maximum torque of 398 lb-ft
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/mercedes-benz/slk-class/2012-mercedes-benz-slk55-amg-world-premiere/

[mmret]

Well they never could fit the 6.2 into the old SLK could they?

But anyways, even at AMG the new 63 is now a 5.5 turbo I thought. And 55 is now 4.3.

[JSCC]

Well they never could fit the 6.2 into the old SLK could they?

But anyways, even at AMG the new 63 is now a 5.5 turbo I thought. And 55 is now 4.3.

I was expecting a 3.5L TT V6 or 4.6L TT V8 with around 400HP, but MB went with the heavy 5.5L N/A V8 instead.

[rrocket]

Well they never could fit the 6.2 into the old SLK could they?

Don't see why not.  If the 6.2 is just a stroked version of the 5.5, it would be the same exterior size and likely use the same block.  However, I have no idea is the 6.2 is "all new" or if it is indeed just a stroker.

[mmret]

Well they never could fit the 6.2 into the old SLK could they?

Don't see why not.  If the 6.2 is just a stroked version of the 5.5, it would be the same exterior size and likely use the same block.  However, I have no idea is the 6.2 is "all new" or if it is indeed just a stroker.

I believe the 6.2 is bespoke. Designed from the ground up by AMG, while the 55 (and its cousins) are cut from more proletarian cloth.

M156 vs M113.

[rrocket]

Well they never could fit the 6.2 into the old SLK could they?

Don't see why not.  If the 6.2 is just a stroked version of the 5.5, it would be the same exterior size and likely use the same block.  However, I have no idea is the 6.2 is "all new" or if it is indeed just a stroker.

I believe the 6.2 is bespoke. Designed from the ground up by AMG, while the 55 (and its cousins) are cut from more proletarian cloth.

M156 vs M113.

Yea, well they could re-cast the same block with a 1% different alloy and they'd call it "all new".   

IIRC, though, the 5.5 was SOHC and the new 6.2 is DOHC.  Right?