The Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster.

Exterior.

The cult roadster underlines its sporty presence. The front end conveys an emphatically expressive impression, powerful proportions define the rear end with its athletically shaped wings.

Front view of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172) in sun yellow

Side view of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172) at a port

Rear view of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172) at night on a bridge

The front-end design.

As part of the facelift, the Mercedes-Benz designers have further honed the cult roadster’s sporty look. The new front section, where the steeply raked radiator grille elongates the appearance of the arrow-shaped bonnet, is particularly striking. The sporty, masculine front end ensures that the SLC already conveys a strong presence even at a standstill.

The side design.

The SLC conveys the typical key visual cues of a roadster, with long bonnet, set-back passenger compartment and short rear end. The side design is characterised by a gently rising beltline and a strongly curved roof as well as the vent grilles in the front wings based on the legendary 300 SL.

The rear-end design.

Powerful proportions define the rear-end design with its athletically shaped wings and redesigned tail lights. Here the rear bumper in particular, with black diffuser and integral tailpipe trim elements, hints at the dynamic driving potential of the SLC.

Front view of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172) at night on the road

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Interior.

The interior of the post-facelift SLC has an even higher-quality look. Highlights include new light or dark aluminium trim parts with a carbon-fibre finish. The instrument cluster has a new design too.

Cockpit and steering wheel of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

Centre console of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

Seats of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

Cockpit and steering wheel.

The new-generation sports steering wheel, perforated as standard in the grip area, and the DIRECT SELECT lever, embossed with the letters SLC (in conjunction with 9G-TRONIC), also help create a sporty, refined feel.

Centre console.

The centre console is the interface between driver and vehicle – in addition to its purely technical function, it also decisively defines the overall character of the interior with the high-quality, aesthetic design of the controls. The centre console is clearly structured and comprises the media displays, among other features. The wide selection of trim elements makes a high degree of individuality possible.

Seats.

The sports seats with high seat side bolsters ensure excellent lateral support. A useful feature: the seats can be folded forward and feature a coat hook. The AIRSCARF neck-level heating warms the area around your neck via air vents in the head restraints – like an invisible scarf. The Memory Package provides practical ease of operation. Besides seat adjustment, the individual position profiles also include the alignment of the steering column and outside mirrors.

Interior of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

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Technology.

Engine, transmission, suspension, steering and sound can be set in a broad range – depending on equipment – from highly comfortable through to extremely sporty. The characteristics can be preselected via DYNAMIC SELECT (with 9G-TRONIC).

9G-TRONIC transmission of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

Suspension of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

Exterior mirrors of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

Body.

Approx. 40 percent of the body is made up of high and ultra-high-strength steels. These are lighter than conventional steel and boast a tensile strength which is 3 to 4 times greater. A highlight is the vario-roof featuring an aluminium/magnesium design – this saves 6 kilograms in weight and lowers the vehicle’s centre of gravity by 3 millimetres.

9G-TRONIC.

The 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission impressively transfers the power from the engine and, weighing only 95 kilograms, makes a key contribution to efficiency. Maximum start-off/shift comfort of a transmission with torque converter as well as extremely fast gear changes with multiple downshifts are characteristic of the 9G-TRONIC. Small rotational-speed jumps thanks to nine gears keep the engine in the ideal rpm range.

Suspension.

The sports suspension with steel suspension enables, due to lowered suspension (-10 millimetres) and tauter springs and dampers as well as torsion bars with larger diameter, an even sportier driving style. The suspension with adaptive damping adjustment as part of the Dynamic Handling package (likewise lowered by 10 millimetres) opens up an impressive spectrum between exemplary suspension and ride comfort on the one hand and thrilling driving dynamics on the other.

Aerodynamics.

A special feature is the A-pillar trim in plastic – it shows how design and functionality are being merged together to exemplary effect. The very close airflow reduces wind resistance. Other details are a spoiler lip on the boot lid, spoilers in front of the front and rear wheels, a fully panelled engine compartment and underbody as well as aerodynamically optimised exterior mirrors.

Engine in the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

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Safety.

A new feature for the SLC is the standard-fit Active Brake Assist. Available as an option is the LED Intelligent Light System, which adjusts automatically to the prevailing light and driving conditions. The Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus ensures glare-free continuous high beam.

Active Brake Assist of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

LED Intelligent Light System in the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus of the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

Reversing camera in the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster (R 172)

Active Brake Assist.

In addition to the radar-based proximity warning and braking assistance provided by Adaptive Brake Assist, the Active Brake Assist system carries out autonomous braking to reduce the danger of rear-end collisions. If the driver fails to act when a risk of a collision is detected, despite the warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the intermittent audible alert, the system will initiate autonomous braking at speeds of up to 200 km/h.

LED Intelligent Light System.

For optimum visibility on country roads and motorways, when cornering and on bends, the optional LED Intelligent Light System automatically adapts to all light and driving conditions. The LED technology features low energy consumption, a long service life and a pleasant white light which approximates the daylight spectrum.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus for dazzle-free continuous high beam usage always makes the optimum headlamp range available when high beam is switched on. Via a camera positioned behind the windscreen, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus detects other illuminated road users, for example oncoming vehicles or vehicles travelling in front, and adjusts the headlamps independently to the new traffic conditions.

Reversing camera.

Reversing into a parking space and manoeuvring can be made significantly safer and more straightforward with the optional reversing camera. It is automatically activated when reverse gear is engaged and uses the display of the infotainment system to show the driver the area behind the vehicle with dynamic guide lines. As an option, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC including Parking Guidance can make locating a parking space and parallel parking easier.