Mercedes-Benz, SLK R172

The Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 is the first compact Mercedes roadster that somehow resembles its larger brother, the SL. This has the advantage that you get for substantially less money a car that looks almost like the "big brother". This similarity continues on the inside, where quality and level of equipment have markedly improved. If you like the SLK R172, this 180-page book tells its story. These are some of the topics covered:

• Development of the R172
• Trouble shooting the vario roof
• The four-, six- and eight-cylinder engines
• Suspension and interior
• R172 buyer's guide
• The COMAND system
• The option packages
• The SLK55 AMG
• The SLK250 CDI
• The special editions
• The tuners, from Brabus to RENNtech
• The VIN/FIN explained
• The data card
• R172 model codes
• Technical specifications

This book ends with a free book offer. Enjoy! It is available both in e-book and hard copy formats and is part of a series that covers all three SLK models. The author Bernd S. Koehling has so far over 25 books and e-books about Mercedes-Benz cars to his credit. They cover vehicles from the 1936 170V to the 2012 SL65 AMG.

Auteur

With over 25 books and e-books written about Mercedes-Benz cars, Bernd S. Koehling has proven to be an authority on the brand. Those books cover cars from the 1947 170V to the 2012 SL R231.

Bernd has been involved in the Mercedes scene since the early 1970s, when he restored his first 170 Cabrio B. Since then he has not only owned many classic Mercedes including a 220S, 300d Adenauer, 200D, 250SE, 280SE coupe 3.5, 300SEL, 350SL, 280E, 450SE, SLK230, he has also gained a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares with his readers in his books. Bernd has always considered Mercedes one of his favorite car manufacturers and has driven almost all Mercedes models built since the 1950s. His other weakness revolves around British cars, here especially Jaguar and Alvis.

If you would like to know more about Bernd's books or want to read his blog with selected Mercedes stories, why don't you visit his website: benz-books.com