AMG. The SLK 32 AMG features a more angular steering wheel, AMG instrument dials, an updated front and rear bumper with larger air intakes, and larger brakes; from , upgraded to in diameter. SLK 32 production started from January 2001, to March 2004. A total of 4,333 were produced; 979 were sold in Germany, 2,056 were imported to the US, and 263 to the UK. Model year changes 1998 Passenger airbag will now automatically deactivate if Mercedes-branded child seat is fitted 1999 Storage net, automatic-dimming rear view mirrors, and vehicle motion sensing alarm added Introduction of Manual transmission and AMG Sport package options, which included Sport aero body kit, 17" staggered AMG wheels, HD sway bars, and performance exhaust 2000 facelift Production for facelift models began after February 2000. Major changes include: Exterior design changes including: redesigned front and rear bumpers, a redesigned silver grille and taillights, body-colour painted side-skirts and door handles, integrated indicators in wing mirrors, and stainless steel trim in the exhaust Interior design changes including: a restyled steering wheel and transmission shifter, and more supportive sports seats SLK 230 Kompressor engine updated, SLK 320 introduced, and SLK 200 Kompressor replaces SLK 200 and now introduced for worldwide market Electronic stability control upgraded The fuel tank volume was increased from to 2001 Six-speed manual transmission introduced, replacing the existing five-speed manual transmission SLK 32 AMG high performance variant introduced Safety Production volumes The following are production figures for the R170 SLK: Awards The R170 Mercedes SLK was on Car and Driver's Ten Best list for 1997. Named ‘North American Car of the Year’ for 1997. References Bibliography R170 R170 2000s cars Cars introduced in 1996 Roadsters