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What is a R170, R171 and R172?

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The SLK is a compact roadster manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in three generations; R170 launched in 1996, the R171 in 2004/5 and R172 in late 2011/12.

Mercedes Benz R170 SLK Class Cars
Years 1996 to 2003/4 : SLK 200, SLK 230, SLK 320, SLK32 AMG
(see post 12 for a useful video guide to the 170 range)

Mercedes Benz R171 SLK Class Cars
Years 2004/5 - 2011: SLK 200, SLK 280, SLK 300, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG

Mercedes Benz R172 SLK/SLC Class Cars
Years late 2011/12 - 16; SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG, SLK 200, SLK 250
Years late 2016 - 2020; SLC 180, SLC 200, SLC 300, SLC 250d, SLC 43 AMG

Europe gets models earlier than USA

Head to Wikipedia for more info:

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


As mike350 says:

Looking at the picture at the top of the page, you have the yellow R170 that was made first, this then changed into the black R171 shape, finally the white R172 was built. The R172 was first called an SLK but later had a facelift (often referred to here as FL) and became the SLC.
Each build had a facelift in the later years of the model run with a few nips and tucks, but basically the same overall shape.
 
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#2 ·
Wondering where to post your questions for support?

Post one in this thread is a clue.

R170:
SLK R170 General Discussion - Mercedes Benz SLK Forum

R171:
SLK R171 General Discussion - Mercedes Benz SLK Forum

R172:
SLK R172 General Discussion - Mercedes Benz SLK Forum

AMG:
AMGs - Mercedes Benz SLK Forum
Be aware that R170/171/172 all have AMG models.
Consider whether your question is Model eg R171 or AMG related.
(Don't worry too much. We move the ones that we think need it).


All models and not specific to an individual type:
Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension - Mercedes Benz SLK Forum
AND
General Discussion - Mercedes Benz SLK Forum

Get it wrong? Don't panic!
We can help.
Hopefully you learn with time.
 
#4 ·
Models for those unaware.
We also have section for each model designation.




And a specialist section for tires (tyres), wheels, brakes and suspension regardless of model here:

Once you have made an introduction, resolved your profile you are free to post in those sections
 
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