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July 14th, 2010 | 
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The next Mercedes SLK AMG has been caught testing for the first time. The future model is codenamed R172 and will be inspired by the F800 Concept unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The car will feature a large, trapezoidal front grille similar to the one from the SLS AMG supercar, a rear spoiler also similar to the one from the SLS ,and a new side vent. There are also larger wheels and brakes, a more aggressive air intake on the front spoiler, and quad-exhaust tips.
The car will replace the current SLK55 and will most likely be powered by the same V8 engine found in the C63 AMG that delivers a total of 457bhp.
However, before the AMG version, we will see the standard SLK Roadster go on sale in April 2011. It will be offered with a diesel engine and a four-cylinder 2.1 twin-turbo engine producing 204 hp and 500 Nm.
New Mercedes SLK AMG caught testing originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 23:00 EST.
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The next generation Mercedes SLK is expected to make its world debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Until then all we can do is make suppositions on what it will look like and what engines will be placed under the hood.
The latest render comes from the German magazine AutoBild, who suggests that the 2012 SLK will take its DNA design language from the new SLS AMG sports car. The latest spy shots also reveal the next SLK will feature a F1 nose, a less optical tapered rectangular grille, a large chrome bar, and an optional glass roof.
For the first time ever, the SLK will be offered with a diesel engine and a four-cylinder 2.1 twin-turbo engine producing 204 hp and 500 Nm. The SLK 250 CDI will be well equipped to tease the Audi TT Roadster TDI and Alfa Romeo Spider. The SLK 350 CGI will be powered by the new 306 hp V6 engine and will be aimed at models like the BMW Z4.
Sales will begin in April 2011.
2012 Mercedes SLK rendered, again originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 17:00 EST.
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