View Full Version : SLK 230 COMPRESSOR and SLK 320...
Just wondering about these SLK's...
1. How exactly does the convertible hard top gets store??? Anyone got close-up pix of the procedure?
2. What's the diff between the SLK 230 COMPRESSOR and the SLK 320? All I know is the COMPRESSOR has an SC.
The Convertable folds up under the trunk lid. The trunk opens up in the oposite direction (away from the rear window, and the top goes underneith.
The Compressor is a Supercharged motor.
The 230 has a Supercharged 192hp 2.3L 4 cyl, and the 320 is a 215hp 3.2L 6 cyl.Same motor that is in the SLK32 AMG, but without the SC...
sexualbanana
08-16-2002, 12:45 AM
ask our resident slk drivers. they have enough slk's to know what they're talking about.
r u getting one?? grrrreat. another high roller. jk.:thumbsup:
kenny
08-16-2002, 12:46 AM
Pretty much what Benny says, the 230 is a s/c'd 4 banger, 320 is an NA 3.2L V6, and the 32AMG is a s/c'd 3.2l V6 with a built motor running 14.6psi of boost. I think another difference with the 32 engine is the twin spark plugs per cylinder (not sure if its twin on the 320 engine).
The older 230 engines had a s/c clutch that disengaged the charger when not under load (~2500 rpm i think) but the clutch was removed on the newer 230s and the charger now runs all the time regardless of load.
As for the top, it folds into the top half of the trunk (trunk lid swings open the opposite way to allow the top to go in).
Here are a few photos of the top in various positions when being retracted.
http://www.virgeweb.com/photos/0816-2002-slktop/DSCN2978.jpg
http://www.virgeweb.com/photos/0816-2002-slktop/DSCN2980.jpg
http://www.virgeweb.com/photos/0816-2002-slktop/DSCN2981.jpg
http://www.virgeweb.com/photos/0816-2002-slktop/DSCN2982.jpg
http://www.virgeweb.com/photos/0816-2002-slktop/DSCN2983.jpg
http://www.virgeweb.com/photos/0816-2002-slktop/DSCN2984.jpg
http://www.virgeweb.com/photos/0816-2002-slktop/DSCN2985.jpg
http://www.virgeweb.com/photos/0816-2002-slktop/DSCN2986.jpg
And here is a close up of the top stored inside the trunk:
http://www.virgeweb.com/photos/0816-2002-slktop/DSCN2988.jpg
Hehehehe, scroll the page really fast to see it retract, its like a picture book...
Fluidic
08-16-2002, 02:21 AM
HAHAHAHA... it does your right!! HAHAHAHA!!
Man I love Kenny's car... :angel: :angel:
Peter
Although those coke cans obviously dont transform as nicely as your car, I dont think they have moved in the last year, ahahaha
mischief
08-16-2002, 07:59 AM
The 320 also has 2 spark plugs per cylinder. All MB's do except for the 4 banger. Here's a couple vid's of the roof in action.
Top Down (http://www.slk32.com/pages/movies/topdown2.mov)
Top Up (http://www.slk32.com/pages/movies/topup2.mov)
Originally posted by sexualbanana
r u getting one?? grrrreat. another high roller. jk.:thumbsup:
haha...No. I just think Honda should have tried to make a hard top convertible on my car, but then again, the msrp of it would have increase...
So when you open the trunk, the top sits just directly beneath the trunk? I assumed there is a bit less space in the trunk when the top is down?
RiceCake
08-16-2002, 09:01 AM
Yes with the top down you do get quite a decrease in the trunk capacity. But surprisingly you can still fit 20 lbs of beef jerky and luggage among other things in there with top down :D :angel:
rage2
08-16-2002, 09:02 AM
Originally posted by Seks
So when you open the trunk, the top sits just directly beneath the trunk? I assumed there is a bit less space in the trunk when the top is down?
Correct. The space gets roughly 1/2'd when the top is down. On the new SL, a button lifts the assembly that's in the trunk so you can put stuff underneath, no loss of cargo space.
dj_honda
08-16-2002, 10:12 AM
does the car have to be in park to put the top down?
i know it would be stupid to do it at like highway speeds, but it would look pretty cool if you could do it while driving, you know pulling out of a parking lot or some shit. sure to attract some attn...
Davan
08-16-2002, 10:35 AM
Since the C230 sport coupe no longer gets the supercharged 2.3 for 2003 (dropped for a new 1.8), does the SLK230 get the new motor as well for 2003?
Originally posted by dj_honda
does the car have to be in park to put the top down?
i know it would be stupid to do it at like highway speeds, but it would look pretty cool if you could do it while driving, you know pulling out of a parking lot or some shit. sure to attract some attn...
I think you can retract it at up to 5km/h
rage2
08-16-2002, 11:29 AM
The process doesn't start until you come to a complete stop. Once it starts, you can travel up to 10km/h. If you exceed that, it beeps at you like crazy, and you have to come to a complete stop once again before the process continues. There's a $1500US mod that allows you to operate it up to 40km/h, and you don't have to stop to initiate the process either.
sexualbanana
08-16-2002, 11:54 AM
Originally posted by rage2
The process doesn't start until you come to a complete stop. Once it starts, you can travel up to 10km/h. If you exceed that, it beeps at you like crazy, and you have to come to a complete stop once again before the process continues. There's a $1500US mod that allows you to operate it up to 40km/h, and you don't have to stop to initiate the process either.
$1500!?!?!:nut:
kenny
08-16-2002, 02:26 PM
Originally posted by Davan
Since the C230 sport coupe no longer gets the supercharged 2.3 for 2003 (dropped for a new 1.8), does the SLK230 get the new motor as well for 2003?
The next generation SLK will come in a total of 5 flavors. The first three that will be released are the SLK200, SLK220 and SLK270. A year after release, the SLK180 will be released and then a year after that the SLK30AMG will be released.
Direct Injection 4 Bangers
- SLK 180 KPI, 1.8-litre, 163hp
- SLK 200 KPI, 1.8-litre, 190hp
Additionally there will be two Direct Injection V6 models
- SLK 220 KPI, 2.2-litres, 211hp
- SLK 270 KPI, 2.7-litres, 258hp
And of course...
- SLK 30 AMG, 3.0-litres, 375hp
The next generation SLK will also get some new transmission options:
- 6-speed manual shift
- 6-speed Sequentronic
- 6-speed automatic
- 6-speed Speedshift (only for SLK 30 AMG)
Source: mbspy
max_boost
08-16-2002, 02:36 PM
So the SLK30AMG won't be out until 2006?
rage2
08-16-2002, 02:36 PM
Originally posted by kenny
- 6-speed Sequentronic
That's the "SMG Style" F1 sequential manual tranny. Finally!
rage2
08-16-2002, 02:37 PM
Originally posted by max_boost
So the SLK30AMG won't be out until 2006?
Correct. Earliest is 2006 (Sept. 2005 delivery).
max_boost
08-16-2002, 02:53 PM
Originally posted by rage2
Correct. Earliest is 2006 (Sept. 2005 delivery).
What would the MSRP be?
Originally posted by max_boost
What would the MSRP be?
Exactly one arm and one leg!:rofl:
rage2
08-16-2002, 02:59 PM
Originally posted by max_boost
What would the MSRP be?
You'll get the price around August 2005 =).
max_boost
08-16-2002, 03:16 PM
Can you get on the wait list for the new SLK yet? Actually, isn't princess on that list?
rage2
08-16-2002, 03:32 PM
You'd probably be #3. I'm not fighting for this one, I'm #1 on the E55 list!
Originally posted by rage2
You'd probably be #3. I'm not fighting for this one, I'm #1 on the E55 list!
E55 AMG??:thumbsup: :drool: :drool:
rage2
08-16-2002, 03:44 PM
Originally posted by B17a
E55 AMG??:thumbsup: :drool: :drool:
Yep. The new 479hp E55 AMG. Low 12's, 4 door family car to haul around the Mini-rage's in a few years time.
Originally posted by rage2
Yep. The new 479hp E55 AMG. Low 12's, 4 door family car to haul around the Mini-rage's in a few years time.
That's it! I'm selling the house and getting on this waiting list!
Originally posted by B17a
Exactly one arm and one leg!:rofl:
and a vital organ
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