SLK 10th year special edition

Zut · 11-11-2006

Anyone knows anything about the 10th year special edition of the SLK? Although I am not planning to buy a new SLK at this point , I am intrigued by this new edition. The car was showcased at the Paris Auto Show and it should be available next January. For those of us who speak German, there is an article about this car at this Web address:

http://www.mbslk.de/modules.php?name...rticle&sid=801

V8SLK · 11-11-2006

Zut- i followed the link and it was like looking at a playboy magazine... the words meant nothing to me but i sure enjoyed looking at the pictures!

Zut · 11-11-2006

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Originally Posted by V8SLK

Zut- i followed the link and it was like looking at a playboy magazine... the words meant nothing to me but i sure enjoyed looking at the pictures!

You pervert!

I think the car is basically the same. It simply has some deluxe features. The colour (allanite grey) is very similar to Iridium. The rear flashers are smoked (like the SLK55AMG). I know there are other nice things but my German is much too rusty! The production starts in January but I don't know whether the car will be available in North America or not.

**Ynot** · 11-11-2006

There you go, thank god for babelfish.

The SLK edition 10
The special model for the ten-year anniversary of the SLK class. Distribution starting from January 2007.

(to increasing please photos click)

Facts to the special model

* SLK 200 compressor edition 10: 37.734,90 € inclusive. 19% VAT.
* SLK 280 edition 10: 42.911,40 € inclusive. 19% VAT.
* SLK 350 edition 10: 47.671,40 € inclusive. 19% VAT.
* not as SLK 55 AMG available
* darken rear lights (like SLK 55 AMG)
* Wheels 10-spoke Design in chrome shadow high polish-paints (VA 7,5x17 "ET 36 with 225/45, hectar of 8.5x17" ET 30 with 245/40) with wheel hub cover Design laurel ring black/silver
* Plaque "edition" on fenders
* Leather black with perforated seat mirror, silver cross girder, gesticktem Logo "edition" on backrest and silver ziernaht (like cross girder)
* Seat heating
* Armrest Nappaleder (like SLK 55 AMG)
* Zierteile in the cockpit driver's side black
* Zierteile above Hanschuhfach in carbon optics
* Roof sky and back window framework black
* Floor mats velours with black Kettelung and "EditIOn" Logo
* Leather switching and/or selector lever
* Combination instrument with red skalenringen and phase rings in rim color
* available lacquer finishes: black (code 040, series), obsidianschwarz (code 197, surcharge 684.25 € inclusive. 19% VAT), iridium silver (code 775, surcharge 684.25 € inclusive. 19% VAT.) or...
* ... allanitgrau magno (code 044, surcharge: 2.497,81 € inclusive. 19% VAT.) - this matte-grey Metalliclackierung is offered exclusive on the special model edition to 10 and is limited on 350 vehicles.
* not available special equipments: other lacquer finishes, other pads, all designo equipments, wheels code 782, R35, 606, 607 and 639, sport package and wood execution Vavona
* Order acceptance: starting from 27.11.2006
* Production starting from January 2007

Special model "edition 10": SLK class for special requirements

The Showcar "edition 10", with which Mercedes Benz on that celebrated Paris automobile salon the ten-year anniversary of the SLK class, is available starting from January 2007. The special model is characterised by a singular color design and choice of materials in the Interieur.

The SLK class came before exactly ten years for the first time on the market and was promoted at first attempt to the public favourite. On the occasion of this anniversary Mercedes Benz presented in September 2006 on the automobile salon in Paris a Showcar, which is manufactured now in an exclusive special series.

With the new matte-grey Metalliclackierung "Allanitgrau Magno" point the Mercedes designers out a trend for the future color design. It is available in limited number of items for 350 vehicles. The exclusive matte lacquer finish is when desired available just like the colours Obsidianschwarz Metallic, Iridiumsilber Metallic. The special model in black is offered in series.

The "edition 10" sets accents also by light alloy wheels in the dark grey high polish lacquer finish "chrome shadow", by black-silver plaques with the Mercedes star revalued the worth. The rims in the ten-spoke Design carry broad tires of the sizes of 225/45 R 17 (in front) and 245/40 R 17 (in the back). Likewise darkly dyed tail lamps and engraved fender plaques mark the sports car by the label "EditI0n".

In the Interieur the two passengers are spoiled by a selection of fine materials. The seats, which are armrest in the center console as well as the switching and/or mechanism selector lever covered with black leather. The "EditI0n"-Logo ziert both backrests. Below the central surfaces in the upholstered seats and extend silbernfarbene edition mats, which the perforated leather dezent, lean but make quite impressively visible.

This sporty-elegant black silver contrast is strengthened by the silver-colored ziernaehte of the SLK Sportsitze. The sky of the Variodachs and the internal frame parts of the back window appear in black. Beside the leather upholstery and the 17-Zoll-Leichtmetallfelgen contain the standard of the special model in addition seat heating and Velour floor mats with black edge and eingesticktem "EditI0n"-Logo.

A further characteristic is the new matte-painted metal fabric, which ziert the range above the glove compartment. For the driver's side the Mercedes designers selected two black Zierstaebe. Speedometers and tachometers underline the sporty character of the SLK class by red skalenringe.

The special model "edition 10" is available as SLK 200 COMPRESSOR with 120 kW/163 HP or as SLK 280 with that 170 kW/231 HP strong six cylinder engine or as SLK 350 with 200 kW/272 HP.

The prices (ex factory, inclusive. 19% VAT.) in the overview:

* SLK 200 COMPRESSOR "edition 10": 37.734,90 euro
* SLK 280 "edition 10": 42.911,40 euro
* SLK 350 "edition 10": 47.671,40 euro

The comfort systems particularly developed for the SLK class are available when desired also for the anniversary special model. In addition belong for example the world-wide singular head space heating AIRSCARF, the climatic mechanism THERMOTRONIC or the COMAND system with European-wide navigation.

Type of success and trendsetter for open automobiles

The Mercedes Benz SLK class is the world-wide most successful model of this market segment. With the steel Variodach, which combines the advantages of a firm Hardtops with those of a folding deck, the sports car was 1996 trendsetters of a new generation of open automobiles. Ten years after their world premiere in the SLK took over many car manufacturers this innovative roof technology for their Cabriolets and roadster.

The new SLK class, which appeared in March 2004, stresses its sporty character still more clearly and sets again with trailblazing technology trend. Beside a further developed Variodach, which opens still faster and less place in the trunk stressed, the new head space heating celebrated AIRSCARF world premiere in the Mercedes sports car. It works like an invisible scarf, which warms head, neck and neck. Thus the SLK class guarantees open driving fun also in the cold season: Owing to AIRSCARF SLK owners can drive longer and more frequently openly.

With a portion of on the average 30 per cent the SLK class is world market leader. In Germany and other countries of Western Europe approximately each second newly certified sports car of this fahrzeugklasse carries the contraction SLK. Altogether Mercedes Benz produced approximately 465,000 SLK models since 1996 so far.

Source: DaimlerChrysler press release of 10.11.2006 (except box "facts to the special model")

Zut · 11-11-2006

Zierteile above Hanschuhfach in carbon optics?!?!?! Are you sure you did not use Babblefish!? LOL

Actually, I too tried Babelfish and a few other on-line translators before I started this thread but technical texts such as this one are hardly "computer-translatable" unfortunately...

Baron7700 · 11-11-2006

besides the gauges, i dont think I see really any difference from something you can get now....

Zut · 11-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Baron7700

besides the gauges, i dont think I see really any difference from something you can get now....

From what I can see, you are probably right. IMHO, some members of this forums have far more spectacular cars. That's why I was hoping someone who is fluent in German (or someone who has heard about that special edition) could give us more info.

mtiede · 11-12-2006

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Originally Posted by Baron7700

besides the gauges, i dont think I see really any difference from something you can get now....

Hey, don't forget you get an "Edition" tag on the fenders and the seat back.

Sheesh. Doesn't sound like they consider the 10th year very special

N4PWJ · 11-13-2006

smoked rear lights is about the most interesting difference. i'll be uying these if they look atall decent.

*easty* · 11-13-2006

http://www.slkworld.com/off-topic/58...years-slk.html

**DesignoSLK** · 11-13-2006

But its that darn silver again. I would have hoped something a little more eye catching for a 10 year anniversary. That's just me though.

Zut · 11-13-2006

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Originally Posted by DesignoSLK

But its that darn silver again. I would have hoped something a little more eye catching for a 10 year anniversary. That's just me though.

I agree. Although the allanite grey is very nice, it is rather close to the existing silver-like colours. IMHO, they should have issued a special gold edition closer to Havanna.

http://www.mbslk.de/modules.php?op=m...owgall&gid=376

**SLKman** · 11-13-2006

I vote for C o p p e r!!!!

ERRRR Mercedes orange. LOL

SLKman

Dinoman · 11-13-2006

I don't understand the appeal of a "matte lacquer" paint finish. I sincerely hope that this type of finish does not become the norm. It might be great for military vehicles, or in applications where glare would be a problem. I don't think that it adds anything to the appearance of a good-looking automobile. The whole idea behind two-stage paint technology is to provide a shiny but also durable paint finish. The matte finish looks pre-oxidized, in my opinion. Is this similar to pre-worn washed-out denims?

Dinoman

Zut · 11-13-2006

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Originally Posted by SLKman

I vote for C o p p e r!!!!

ERRRR Mercedes orange. LOL

SLKman

Orange is cool! Coral, burnt orange, tangerine or peach would be very nice. I should gladly drive an orange SLK or even a pink one, for that matter!

**DesignoSLK** · 11-13-2006

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Originally Posted by SLKman

I vote for C o p p e r!!!!

ERRRR Mercedes orange. LOL

SLKman

Shoot! You beat me to it! Go copper!!!

Baron7700 · 11-13-2006

ya it doesnt seem like anything to get riled up about. Except the extra taggin, which you could just get anyway. haha have more mis tags care now yay!!!

. We shall see if they add anything. I thought at least the special edition would have some engine work done to it. to make it like 310bhp or something, so its a step up from a stock 350, but doesnt fringe on people buying the 55.

gary350 · 11-14-2006

More details

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...model-revealed

gary

Zut · 11-14-2006

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Originally Posted by gary350

More details

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...model-revealed

gary

Thanks for this link. IMHO, the subtle differences are not really worth paying any extra.

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Zut Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montréal QC Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 805 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SLK 10th year special edition Anyone knows anything about the 10th year special edition of the SLK? Although I am not planning to buy a new SLK at this point , I am intrigued by this new edition. The car was showcased at the Paris Auto Show and it should be available next January. For those of us who speak German, there is an article about this car at this Web address: http://www.mbslk.de/modules.php?name...rticle&sid=801 Last edited by Zut; 11-11-2006 at 04:34 PM.

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	There you go, thank god for babelfish. The SLK edition 10 The special model for the ten-year anniversary of the SLK class. Distribution starting from January 2007. (to increasing please photos click) Facts to the special model * SLK 200 compressor edition 10: 37.734,90 € inclusive. 19% VAT. * SLK 280 edition 10: 42.911,40 € inclusive. 19% VAT. * SLK 350 edition 10: 47.671,40 € inclusive. 19% VAT. * not as SLK 55 AMG available * darken rear lights (like SLK 55 AMG) * Wheels 10-spoke Design in chrome shadow high polish-paints (VA 7,5x17 "ET 36 with 225/45, hectar of 8.5x17" ET 30 with 245/40) with wheel hub cover Design laurel ring black/silver * Plaque "edition" on fenders * Leather black with perforated seat mirror, silver cross girder, gesticktem Logo "edition" on backrest and silver ziernaht (like cross girder) * Seat heating * Armrest Nappaleder (like SLK 55 AMG) * Zierteile in the cockpit driver's side black * Zierteile above Hanschuhfach in carbon optics * Roof sky and back window framework black * Floor mats velours with black Kettelung and "EditIOn" Logo * Leather switching and/or selector lever * Combination instrument with red skalenringen and phase rings in rim color * available lacquer finishes: black (code 040, series), obsidianschwarz (code 197, surcharge 684.25 € inclusive. 19% VAT), iridium silver (code 775, surcharge 684.25 € inclusive. 19% VAT.) or... * ... allanitgrau magno (code 044, surcharge: 2.497,81 € inclusive. 19% VAT.) - this matte-grey Metalliclackierung is offered exclusive on the special model edition to 10 and is limited on 350 vehicles. * not available special equipments: other lacquer finishes, other pads, all designo equipments, wheels code 782, R35, 606, 607 and 639, sport package and wood execution Vavona * Order acceptance: starting from 27.11.2006 * Production starting from January 2007 Special model "edition 10": SLK class for special requirements The Showcar "edition 10", with which Mercedes Benz on that celebrated Paris automobile salon the ten-year anniversary of the SLK class, is available starting from January 2007. The special model is characterised by a singular color design and choice of materials in the Interieur. The SLK class came before exactly ten years for the first time on the market and was promoted at first attempt to the public favourite. On the occasion of this anniversary Mercedes Benz presented in September 2006 on the automobile salon in Paris a Showcar, which is manufactured now in an exclusive special series. With the new matte-grey Metalliclackierung "Allanitgrau Magno" point the Mercedes designers out a trend for the future color design. It is available in limited number of items for 350 vehicles. The exclusive matte lacquer finish is when desired available just like the colours Obsidianschwarz Metallic, Iridiumsilber Metallic. The special model in black is offered in series. The "edition 10" sets accents also by light alloy wheels in the dark grey high polish lacquer finish "chrome shadow", by black-silver plaques with the Mercedes star revalued the worth. The rims in the ten-spoke Design carry broad tires of the sizes of 225/45 R 17 (in front) and 245/40 R 17 (in the back). Likewise darkly dyed tail lamps and engraved fender plaques mark the sports car by the label "EditI0n". In the Interieur the two passengers are spoiled by a selection of fine materials. The seats, which are armrest in the center console as well as the switching and/or mechanism selector lever covered with black leather. The "EditI0n"-Logo ziert both backrests. Below the central surfaces in the upholstered seats and extend silbernfarbene edition mats, which the perforated leather dezent, lean but make quite impressively visible. This sporty-elegant black silver contrast is strengthened by the silver-colored ziernaehte of the SLK Sportsitze. The sky of the Variodachs and the internal frame parts of the back window appear in black. Beside the leather upholstery and the 17-Zoll-Leichtmetallfelgen contain the standard of the special model in addition seat heating and Velour floor mats with black edge and eingesticktem "EditI0n"-Logo. A further characteristic is the new matte-painted metal fabric, which ziert the range above the glove compartment. For the driver's side the Mercedes designers selected two black Zierstaebe. Speedometers and tachometers underline the sporty character of the SLK class by red skalenringe. The special model "edition 10" is available as SLK 200 COMPRESSOR with 120 kW/163 HP or as SLK 280 with that 170 kW/231 HP strong six cylinder engine or as SLK 350 with 200 kW/272 HP. The prices (ex factory, inclusive. 19% VAT.) in the overview: * SLK 200 COMPRESSOR "edition 10": 37.734,90 euro * SLK 280 "edition 10": 42.911,40 euro * SLK 350 "edition 10": 47.671,40 euro The comfort systems particularly developed for the SLK class are available when desired also for the anniversary special model. In addition belong for example the world-wide singular head space heating AIRSCARF, the climatic mechanism THERMOTRONIC or the COMAND system with European-wide navigation. Type of success and trendsetter for open automobiles The Mercedes Benz SLK class is the world-wide most successful model of this market segment. With the steel Variodach, which combines the advantages of a firm Hardtops with those of a folding deck, the sports car was 1996 trendsetters of a new generation of open automobiles. Ten years after their world premiere in the SLK took over many car manufacturers this innovative roof technology for their Cabriolets and roadster. The new SLK class, which appeared in March 2004, stresses its sporty character still more clearly and sets again with trailblazing technology trend. Beside a further developed Variodach, which opens still faster and less place in the trunk stressed, the new head space heating celebrated AIRSCARF world premiere in the Mercedes sports car. It works like an invisible scarf, which warms head, neck and neck. Thus the SLK class guarantees open driving fun also in the cold season: Owing to AIRSCARF SLK owners can drive longer and more frequently openly. With a portion of on the average 30 per cent the SLK class is world market leader. In Germany and other countries of Western Europe approximately each second newly certified sports car of this fahrzeugklasse carries the contraction SLK. Altogether Mercedes Benz produced approximately 465,000 SLK models since 1996 so far. Source: DaimlerChrysler press release of 10.11.2006 (except box "facts to the special model") __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. 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V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	Zut- i followed the link and it was like looking at a playboy magazine... the words meant nothing to me but i sure enjoyed looking at the pictures!

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Zut Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montréal QC Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 805 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Zierteile above Hanschuhfach in carbon optics?!?!?! Are you sure you did not use Babblefish!? LOL Actually, I too tried Babelfish and a few other on-line translators before I started this thread but technical texts such as this one are hardly "computer-translatable" unfortunately...

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	besides the gauges, i dont think I see really any difference from something you can get now....

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N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	smoked rear lights is about the most interesting difference. i'll be uying these if they look atall decent.

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	I vote for C o p p e r!!!! ERRRR Mercedes orange. LOL SLKman

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Dinoman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2004 SL 500, Firemist Red/Charcoal, Panorama Roof; 2006 SLK 350, Firemist Red/Red Posts: 240 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't understand the appeal of a "matte lacquer" paint finish. I sincerely hope that this type of finish does not become the norm. It might be great for military vehicles, or in applications where glare would be a problem. I don't think that it adds anything to the appearance of a good-looking automobile. The whole idea behind two-stage paint technology is to provide a shiny but also durable paint finish. The matte finish looks pre-oxidized, in my opinion. Is this similar to pre-worn washed-out denims? Dinoman

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	ya it doesnt seem like anything to get riled up about. Except the extra taggin, which you could just get anyway. haha have more mis tags care now yay!!! . We shall see if they add anything. I thought at least the special edition would have some engine work done to it. to make it like 310bhp or something, so its a step up from a stock 350, but doesnt fringe on people buying the 55.

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gary350 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Wales UK Vehicle: SLK230K & SLK350 Posts: 58 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	More details http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...model-revealed gary