The front-end of the SLK has been easily modified; it is a bit more dramatic featuring new bumpers and in the rear revised tail-lamps and a new bumper.
Under the hood there will be a new V6 engine with an extra 10 hp. It will make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in less than 5.5 seconds. There are rumors about a future 6.2 liter V8 AMG engine.
The 2008 SLK will compete with the Audi TT and the Porsche Boxster.