Mercedes SLK - The quietest-running roadster.

Yannis · 02-22-2006, 07:17 AM

The standard-specification vario-roof makes the SLK sports car from Mercedes the quietest-running model in its class, the company said today. This has been proven by testing carried out in Stuttgart University's aeroacoustics wind tunnel using a revolutionary new concave mirror measurement technique. The vario-roof's ability to absorb wind noise more effectively than a soft-top roof means that, when travelling at a speed of 140 km/h, noise levels inside the SLK-Class are up to six decibels lower than in other roadster models. This is the equivalent of halving the audible sound.

The vario-roof is a Mercedes invention that has granted the SLK a truly unique status amongst the sports car models in its segment since as long ago as 1996. It succeeds in combining all the benefits of a hard top with the flexibility of a soft top. The fully automated transformation from roadster to coupé takes a mere 20 seconds or so: the vario-roof flips out of the boot and arches forwards before closing over the occupants to protect them from the elements. What's more, the roof's sophisticated technology also ensures the low noise levels that soft tops are simply unable to offer and makes the SLK-Class perfectly suited to long-distance motoring too...

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The Artist · 02-22-2006, 09:01 AM

ofcourse .. a superb hardtop.. watch and learn other brands... hardtops is the way to go

Tycoon · 02-22-2006, 09:21 AM

The most beautiful little roadster in the world!

The Artist · 02-22-2006, 09:31 AM

preach..
well after the zonda roadster
Murci roadster and SL and Z8..
yes the most beautiful
haha
lets put it like this .. the most beautiful roadster that a normall person might be able to buy in his life time

Tycoon · 02-22-2006, 09:34 AM

Little was the keyword in my post! Man, stop using the damn thing during the day...!!!!

The Artist · 02-22-2006, 09:40 AM

damn man..hahah how embarresing..haha.. i need to read posts more carefully..sorry

Yannis · 02-22-2006, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

The most beautiful little roadster in the world!

I agree but that is going to change soon (as far as i am concerned at least).

The Artist · 02-22-2006, 11:46 AM

why whats up?? whats coming im nervous tell me?

Yannis · 02-22-2006, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Artist

why whats up?? whats coming im nervous tell me?

New Audi TT.

The Artist · 02-22-2006, 12:09 PM

ohh yeah that could be a threath.. i hope they do a hardtop this time.. if not.. sorry battle lost..
well not interly but almost

02-22-2006, 07:17 AM	#1
Yannis Trendsetter Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 8,281 Thanks: 1,886 Thanked 1,800 Times in 1,025 Posts	Mercedes SLK - The quietest-running roadster. The standard-specification vario-roof makes the SLK sports car from Mercedes the quietest-running model in its class, the company said today. This has been proven by testing carried out in Stuttgart University's aeroacoustics wind tunnel using a revolutionary new concave mirror measurement technique. The vario-roof's ability to absorb wind noise more effectively than a soft-top roof means that, when travelling at a speed of 140 km/h, noise levels inside the SLK-Class are up to six decibels lower than in other roadster models. This is the equivalent of halving the audible sound. The vario-roof is a Mercedes invention that has granted the SLK a truly unique status amongst the sports car models in its segment since as long ago as 1996. It succeeds in combining all the benefits of a hard top with the flexibility of a soft top. The fully automated transformation from roadster to coupé takes a mere 20 seconds or so: the vario-roof flips out of the boot and arches forwards before closing over the occupants to protect them from the elements. What's more, the roof's sophisticated technology also ensures the low noise levels that soft tops are simply unable to offer and makes the SLK-Class perfectly suited to long-distance motoring too... - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

02-22-2006, 09:01 AM	#2
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Mercedes SLK - The quietest-running roadster. ofcourse .. a superb hardtop.. watch and learn other brands... hardtops is the way to go

02-22-2006, 09:21 AM	#3
Tycoon Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: Mercedes SLK - The quietest-running roadster. The most beautiful little roadster in the world!

02-22-2006, 09:31 AM	#4
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Mercedes SLK - The quietest-running roadster. preach.. well after the zonda roadster Murci roadster and SL and Z8.. yes the most beautiful haha lets put it like this .. the most beautiful roadster that a normall person might be able to buy in his life time

02-22-2006, 09:34 AM	#5
Tycoon Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: Mercedes SLK - The quietest-running roadster. Little was the keyword in my post! Man, stop using the damn thing during the day...!!!!

02-22-2006, 09:40 AM	#6
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Mercedes SLK - The quietest-running roadster. damn man..hahah how embarresing..haha.. i need to read posts more carefully..sorry

02-22-2006, 11:46 AM	#8
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Mercedes SLK - The quietest-running roadster. why whats up?? whats coming im nervous tell me?

02-22-2006, 12:09 PM	#10
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Mercedes SLK - The quietest-running roadster. ohh yeah that could be a threath.. i hope they do a hardtop this time.. if not.. sorry battle lost.. well not interly but almost

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