Mercedes recently rolled out a facelift for the SLK-Class roadster, along with a few mechanical changes to the line-up's supercharged four-cylinder and 3.5-liter V6. But while the spec sheet for top-of-the-line SLK 55 AMG carries on largely unchanged, the 2008 model has also been treated to a few cosmetic changes.

The first thing to go when AMG gets its hands on a Mercedes is the front bumper, so while the more pedestrian four- and six-cylinder SLK models get a new, more F1-esque front end treatment, the V8 version throws that out the window. In its place is a wider mouth with a blacked-out lower lip, flanked by side vents and capped by smoked headlamps. The SLK's new taillights carry over onto the AMG model, but again the clear section is smoked, underneath which is found a different rear bumper than the standard version's integrating quad round tailpipes in place of the standard square twins. Otherwise, the same sweet AMG-tuned 5.5-liter V8 carries over unchanged, which we think is a good thing.

As with the first images of the 2008 SLK, pictures of the AMG model have surfaced online before Mercedes has made them available, so we'll have to get back to you when the official pics are released, along with the AMG aero kits for the standard SLK range. In the meantime, enjoy these courtesy of our friends at CarScoop.

From http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/25/d...nz-slk-55-amg/

 

cant see much of a difference besides the front end

 

The pre-facelift or as you could say MK1 which was from years 05-08 looks much better and hasnt got the humongous "Dumb ears"/side mirrors. The front end is much more cleaner looking and is much more rounded in comparison to the 2009 which has rougher or sharper bodycladdings.

 

Some more pics of it...

 

 

i don't find anything special about it, w/e.

 

its a hot lil' roadster. i like it

 

Nothing too special...

 

That car is an identity crisis... it's a cute little chick car trying to be all big and manly. But it's too damn small for any decent size guy to comfortably drive, which is why they have the SL.

It seems so out of place imo.

 

Agreed....still a chick car.

 

I loved my SLK55 but after 2 years I had to get rid of it because of its small size and rough ride. It just got grating after awhile (it was my daily driver). Also, it isn't quite "mean" enough.

It is definitely a looker though. Constant "that is sweeeeet!!!" comments in parking lots and valet stations. However, a guy I play poker with told me, "The AMG badge saves you..." and some other guy told me the car was "cute".

 

I can't get over the Hyundai like plastic dash! Whats up with MB's?

 

Love the steering wheel though.

 

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Like Porsche's are much better.

And it is still a chick car, always has been, always will be.

 

As long as you have the full leather dash option then yes it is. As far as design well...