From the initial vision to the final production model: watch the development and testing of the new SLK here. Under the body of the new roadster a gigantic effort has been undertaken, intense engineering work, including several years of test runs. Freezing cold, scorching heat and long-term stress tests -- are only three of the many hurdles to overcome to bring the SLK into series production. Author: MercedesBenzTV Duration: 13:49
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A child of the 70s and a cult car of the 80s - both labels apply to the W 123. Beside the spirit of the times the W 123 carried many technical innovations and safteyfeatures. A modern body in trendy colors, that's the W 123 that we all know. In the early 70s, the model series 123 was already in development. The developers paid particular attention to comfort, convenience and safety. Countless kilometers of test drives along with new test methods made sure that everything on the W 123 was of the highest quality, right down to the smallest detail. Author: MercedesBenzMuseum Duration: 4:13