Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA

Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA

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]

References

1. ^ Seriouswheels.com
2. ^ Car and Driver January 2000
3. ^ Autocar December 2008
4. ^ Autoweek.com 2008