The German car maker Mercedes is bringing back its SLC badge later next year in the form of 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class coupe. Although very less information is available on this car, a lot is already spoken about it. The SLC-class will not be a completely new coupe however it will be a modified version of the current model 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLC-class. This new stylish coupe will be for sale from the 2016 Detroit Auto Show.  This  sporty coupe will hit roads on 2017.

Interior and Exterior

There will be few changes in the new Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class 2017. The small changes will not be too extensive. To be precise, there would be some changes not limited to a new grille. New exhaust tip design, new bumpers, modified head and tail lights, etc. Though the exterior change is not too extensive it will be the changes SLC-Class lovers are expecting to see.

The interior of the new Mercedes will have new tweaks. As of now, there is limited information about the interiors of the new SLC-Class for 2017. It will have more advanced infotainment features compering with a previous model 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC with plusher materials. The new German coupe has a wide range of more aggressive fasciae elements.  The new SLC-Class will be available with a dynamic handling package with will feature ESP Dynamic cornering Assist and an adaptive damping system.

Engine and Mileage

The entry level variant of the new SLC-Class will have the SLC 300 Powered turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. It’s rated at 241 horsepower at 273 pound-feet of torque. There wont be a manual transmission, it will have a nine-speed automatic transmission system. The powerful or the top variant will be also be a twin turbocharged 3.0 Liter V-6 engine at 362 horsepower and 384 pound of torque.  This new powertrains of the two-seater Roadster is currently the most anticipated coupe for the next two years. Since Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class a long history, it wont disappoint the new generation lovers of this astonishing vehicle. It’s a real powerful and elegant vehicle that will be on roads very soon.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer name: Mercedes-Benz
• Model name: SLC 300
• Year of release: 2017
• Engine: V6
• Horsepower @ RPM: 241
• Displacement: 2.0 L
• 0-60 time: 4.6 sec.
• Top Speed: 155 mph

2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Price and Release Date:

The price of the new SLC-Class is not revealed officially however buyers will have to shell out some extra money from their pockets if they needed the most powerful variant of this German vehicle. The new SLC-Class will be available from 2016 spring.

Summary:

The new SLC-class German coupe will be to expectations. It is one of the most anticipated vehicles for next year. However, it will be competing against a  couple of similar fleet of cars in 2017 such as its own 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, 2017 Porsche Panamera, 2017 Infiniti Q60 Coupe, 2017 BMW M2 Coupe, 2017 Audi Sport Quattro, etc.

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Source: Motor Authority