Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 1.0 Open body Japan SLK 230 Kompressor, Configuration
| Volume | 2.3 l |
| Power | 193 hp |
| Consumption | 10.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Premium gasoline (AI-98) |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 2 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 135 mm |
| Front tires | 205/55R16 |
| Rear tires | 225/50R16 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | February 1997 — September 1999 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Automatic transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 2,295 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 135 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Steering wheel position | right |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 3,995 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,745 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,285 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Number of seat rows | 1 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 4.900 m |
| Front track width | 1,490 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,485 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,350 kg |
| Specific gravity | 6.99 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 53 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Premium gasoline (AI-98) |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | Compressor |
| Maximum power | 193 hp |
| Maximum power | 142 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,300 |
| Maximum torque | 310.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 32.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,800 |
| Valve drive | DOHC |
| Supercharger type | Compressor |
Fuel consumption
| Combined fuel consumption | 10.10 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering |
Transmission
| Gear selector location | On the floor |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels |
Tires
| Front wheels | 205/55R16 |
| Rear wheels | 225/50R16 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Headlight washers | |
| LED tail lights | |
| Xenon headlights |
Roof
| Convertible hard top |
Interior and interior equipment
Interior design
| Leather upholstery |
Seats
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Adjusting the height of the driver's seat |
Interior electrical package
| Electric windows |
Active and passive safety systems
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control | |
| Cabin filter |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Cassette player | |
| Additional audio equipment | BOSE audio system |