The SLK230 Hood provides reliability in shielding the roadster's supercharged engine and enhances aerodynamic streams so that owners can have an important mix of durability and performance from the very beginning. Constructed in either galvanized steel to withstand impact with no menace or weight-saving aluminum to fight corrosion, this Hood is built to strict crash targets, but its mass is kept low to ensure steering is responsive on winding roads. Correct original equipment fitments ensure that the location of hinges, latch points, and weather seals all align, thus enabling electronics to remain dry in rain and road grit and enabling the car to maintain its legendary zero-to-sixty sprint times with the help of reduced drag. It fits perfectly on any R170 from 1996 to 2004, which is compatible with either the early 190 horsepower or the subsequent 194 horsepower upgrades, and any Mercedes-Benz SLK230 driver will have their showroom appearance restored to their car when it gets a ding or a dent. The sculptured lines on the panel also contribute to high-speed stability as the air moves up the windshield and over the intelligent vario roof system, another characteristic that became a trademark in the convertible and made it a star in the segment. Since Mercedes-Benz designed the structure to fit in crumple zones, the energy applied in a front impact is redirected away from occupants, which increases safety ratings without increasing the size of reinforcement. To owners who enjoy spirited weekend rallies or just daily commuting, the latch design is reliable and ensures vibrations will not be heard, and they can pop the Hood within seconds to top off the fluid and pour it back in. The new factory panel does not just restore the legendary nose profile that defines each Mercedes-Benz roadster, it also keeps resale value and fuel economy alive, and it proves again why enthusiasts can rely on Mercedes-Benz to keep them going right and high.
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