The SLK Roadster of Mercedes-Benz has served the brand well since its launch in 2004. Like other cool cars, the design lines somehow get old even after a face lift during its mid-cycle. Mercedes-Benz is currently working on a new SLK. We had some spy shots before but the new ones that have been circulating around the net reveals a sleek front end and a shapely rear.
The SLK roadster is scheduled to be released on the first half of 2011 after getting additional cargo space, shedding of some weight, and most likely getting a new engine.
The next SLK drops about 200 pounds in weight and increases its trunk capacity to 11.2 cubic feet. These new features will be well received for owners who frequent the golf course or those who needs some additional space when they go on a road trip. Basing on the SLK seen on the road though, auto spies have reported a shorter and lower SLK seen on the roads of Germany.
The new SLK may get a new engine after its official debut since a V6 3.0L that is capable of giving out 300 to 350 horsepower is still in the works. The car manufacturer will stick with the old engine until they get the revolutionary replacement.
The new spy shots of the new SLK, although still under heavy camouflage, reveal that the nose of the car does not have that Formula 1 look. The side mirrors also moved down the sides of the door instead of being adjusted on the A pillar. It looks like that it is giving some cues of becoming a big SL from behind.