奔驰近日发布了2017款SLC敞篷车，该车将在下月开幕的北美车展首次亮相。这款车基本上就是改款后的SLK，SLC采用了新的前保险杠，改款钻石形格栅，改款前大灯集成LED日间行驶灯。眼尖的人还会注意到后保险杠更突出运动风格，车尾采用LED尾灯组和改款双排气尾管。该车还配备升级版折叠硬顶，可在车速40公里及以下时开闭。车厢内变化不大，包括新的运动方向盘，改款仪表群，铝制和碳纤维内饰。设计者还增加了改款真皮和纳帕真皮内饰，新的COMAND信息娱乐系统及更高清晰度7英寸显示屏。北美版本SLC可提供两种引擎，其中入门级车型SLC300搭载一台2.0升四缸涡轮增压引擎，功率179千瓦/142马力，扭矩369牛米，搭配九速自动变速器。车辆0-96公里/小时加速时间5.7秒，最高时速209公里。而更高端的奔驰-AMG SLC43则搭载一台3.0升V6双涡轮增压引擎，功率270千瓦/362马力，扭矩520牛米。虽然该车功率低于老款的SLK55 AMG，但0-96公里/小时加速时间也仅需4.6秒，最高时速250公里。为提升车辆操控性，奔驰为SLC标配了DYNAMIC SELECT动态选择功能，可选择Comfort舒适模式、Sport运动模式、Sport+运动增强模式、Eco经济模式和Individual个性模式。根据不同的模式，引擎、变速器、转向和悬挂设置都相应调整。此外，SLC还配备了倒车摄像头并标配主动制动辅助系统，可在车辆即将发生碰撞时对驾驶员提出警告。如果驾驶员没有及时反应，系统将自动激活制动系统避免发生碰撞。
2017款SLC将于明年春季在美国上市，奔驰将在新车临近上市时公布价格。
2017 Mercedes SLC unveiled, AMG variant drops the V8
Mercedes has unveiled the 2017 SLC roadster ahead of its debut at the North American International Auto Show.
Essentially a facelifted and renamed version of the SLK, the SLC features a new front bumper, a revised diamond grille, and restyled headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights. Keen-eyed observers will also notice a sportier rear bumper, new LED taillights, and a revised dual exhaust system. The car has also been equipped with an improved retractable hardtop that can be opened or closed at speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h).
The interior largely carries over but there's a new sports steering wheel, a revised instrument cluster, and aluminum trim with a carbon fiber-inspired finish. Designers also added revised leather and Nappa leather upholstery as well as new COMAND infotainment system with a higher resolution seven-inch display.
In the United States, two engines will be available. The entry-level SLC300 has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 241 hp (179 kW) and 273 lb-ft (369 Nm) of torque. It is connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission which enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds before hitting a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h).
Moving up to the Mercedes-AMG SLC43 rewards buyers with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 362 hp (270 kW) and 384 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque. The model is significantly less powerful than the outgoing SLK55 AMG but it manages to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
Speaking of performance, the SLC gains a standard DYNAMIC SELECT system which features Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Eco, and Individual modes. The system modifies the engine, transmission, steering, and suspension settings accordingly.
Last but not least, the SLC features a rearview camera and a newly standard Active Brake Assist system which warns the driver if a collision is imminent. If the driver fails to respond, the system will automatically apply the brakes to prevent or reduce the severity of a collision.
The 2017 Mercedes SLC will go on sale in the United States next spring and pricing will be announced closer to launch.