The world economic crisis was over and the small premium roadster was ready to find its new customers. It changed its look and came with an improved drivetrain.

The 2008 SLK was the mid-cycle facelift for the 2004 generation, but in terms of refinement it had some important improvements. Mercedes-Benz engineers had redeveloped around 650 components. On the outside, the most striking improvement was on the front bumper. It features a lower splitter inspired by Formula 1 race-cars. The now larger exterior mirrors feature LED indicators with a pronounced arrow shape.

The second generation of the little roadster from Mercedes-Benz was unveiled in 2004 at the Geneva Motor Show. This time, the car-maker gave more time to the design team.

In January 2000, Europe switched to the Euro 3 emission standards, and Mercedes-Benz needed to upgrade its coupe-cabriolet roadster, the SLK.

Mercedes-Benz introduced a light an unusual roadster in 1996, which it named SLK, and the three letters stood for Sport Leicht Kurz (Sport, light, and short).

In 1955, Mercedes-Benz introduced the SL Roadster as a compact, luxury two-seat open-top vehicle.

MERCEDES BENZ SLK-Klasse