奔驰在本届北美车展发布了2017款SLC敞篷车，该车基于老款SLK。它采用了很多人们熟悉的升级，但在细节上有很大不同，包括更具运动感前保险杠，改款前大灯，格栅增加钻石形网格装饰。车尾也有所改变，包括新的保险杠，现代感尾灯组，改款双排气尾管。折叠软顶也获得升级，可在车速25英里（约合40公里）以下时打开或关闭。车厢内装仍是典型的奔驰风格，但采用了新的运动方向盘和改款仪表群。内饰也获得升级，新的COMAND信息娱乐系统集成7英寸显示屏。美版车型提供两种引擎，其中入门级的SLC300搭载一台2.0升四缸涡轮增压引擎，宫女了241马力，扭矩273磅-英尺（约合370牛米），搭配九速自动变速器。车辆0-96公里/小时加速时间5.7秒，最高时速130英里（约合209公里）。SLC43搭载一台3.0升V6双涡轮增压引擎，功率362马力，扭矩384磅-英尺（约合520牛米）。车辆0-96公里/小时加速时间4.6秒，最高时速155英里（约合250公里）。2017款SLC将于明年春季在美国上市，奔驰将在临近上市时公布价格。
2017 Mercedes SLC goes topless in Detroit
Spending January in Detroit is every convertible's nightmare but that hasn't stopped Mercedes from unveiling the 2017 SLC at the North American International Auto Show.
Based on the outgoing SLK, the SLC has a familiar design but is distinguished by a sportier front bumper, restyled headlights, and a revised grille with diamond inserts. The rear end also receives some changes as there's a new bumper, modernized taillights, and a modified dual exhaust system. Engineers have also improved the retractable roof which can be opened or closed at speeds up to 25 mph.
The interior is instantly recognizable but Mercedes made some subtle changes by adding a new sports steering wheel and a revised instrument cluster. The car also features updated upholstery, revised trim, and a new COMAND infotainment system with a seven-inch display.
In the United States, two engines will be available. The entry-level SLC 300 has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. It is connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission which enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds before hitting a top speed of 130 mph.
Moving up to the Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 rewards buyers with a biturbo 3.0-liter V6 engine with 362 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque. The model is less powerful than the outgoing SLK55 AMG but it accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 155 mph.
The 2017 Mercedes SLC will go on sale in the United States next spring and pricing will be announced closer to launch.