1996 · 🇩🇪 Germany · 136 hp
Mercedes-Benz's first compact roadster, the R170 SLK launched in 1996 with an innovative retractable hardtop — the Vario Roof — making it the first mass-market car with this feature. Powered by a supercharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder in base form, it targeted style-conscious buyers rather than outright performance.