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The Mercedes-Benz SLK is a small sports car from Mercedes-Benz. The SLK is a compact two-person roadster with a metal convertible top that disappears into the trunk in 2 parts at the touch of a button. The disadvantage is that part of the trunk volume is sacrificed when the roof is open. But when closed, the car is transformed into a coupé with all the associated advantages. Introduced in 1996, the Mercedes SLK was not the first to feature a steel "pop-up roof". In 1934 the Peugeot 401 D Coupé came with the "folding roof", invented by the dental surgeon George Paulin. Later many other car manufacturers took over the concept. Generations: R170 1996–2004 R171 2004–2011 R172 2011–2019
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