Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA Information

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Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept car
Manufacturer DaimlerChrysler
Class Sports Car/Concept Car
Body style 2-door convertible
Layout FF
Engine 1.9 L
Length 3.77 m (148.4 in)
Related Mercedes-Benz A-Class

The Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA was a concept car the was shown at the Detroit International Auto Show in January 2000. The two-seater convertible concept car was based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class,[1] and was only 3.77 m (148.4 in) long.

The body was constructed with aluminum and plastic to keep the weight down, and its distinctive pointed front design became a feature of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. The SLA's engine was a 4-cylinder 1.9 L from the A-Class, producing 92 kW (125 PS; 123 bhp).[2]

Future models

During 2008 it was suggested that a SLA-Class may reach production as a convertible version of the new A-Class, but no formal announcements were made.[3][4]



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