Mercedes-Benz and smart press conference: world premiere
The new SLC | And highlights of the new E-Class | US premiere of the smart fortwo cabrio
Premiere of the new SLC at the Mercedes-Benz press conference, Mercedes-Benz opens its Cabrio offensive 2016. The SLC - formerly known as the SLK - celebrates its 2016th anniversary in 20. Since its market launch, it has conquered a worldwide fan base and has been sold around 670.000 times. With the new SLC, the sporty look of the cult roadster was further sharpened. The new front section in particular contributes to this. Both the sporty top model are new Mercedes AMG SLC 43 as well as the entry-level version SLC 180.
Mercedes-Benz presented at the press conference further technical details of the new E-Class .
The highlights include:
DRIVE PILOT: With this system, Mercedes-Benz is taking the next step on the way to autonomous driving. As a distance pilot DISTRONIC on highways and country roads, it can not only automatically maintain the correct distance from vehicles in front, but can also follow them for the first time at speeds of up to 210 km / h. Also unique: up to 130 km / h, the system can still actively intervene like in a swarm by taking into account surrounding vehicles and parallel structures, even on ambiguous lines, for example in construction sites, or even without lines.
Remote Park Pilot: For the first time, this system allows the vehicle to be parked and parked in garages and parking spaces from the outside using a smartphone app, making it easy to get in and out even in very tight parking spaces.
The new smart fortwo convertible is experiencing his at the Detroit Auto Show US Premiere. It is the only real convertible in its vehicle class. At the push of a button, the new smart cabrio transforms from a closed two-seater to a car with a large folding sunroof - to a cabriolet with a fully open roof - in just twelve seconds and at any speed.