Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA | |
Manufacturer: | DaimlerChrysler Stola |
Production: | 1999 (Concept car) |
Class: | Sports Car/Concept Car |
Body Style: | 2-door convertible |
Layout: | FF |
Engine: | 1.9 L M166 E19 SOHC 8-valve I4 |
Transmission: | 5-speed Manual |
Length: | 3.771NaN1 |
Related: | Mercedes-Benz A-Class Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class |
The Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA was a concept car that was shown at the Detroit International Auto Show in January 2000. The two-seater convertible concept car was based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class,[1] and was only 3.771NaN1 long. Concept car was constructed by Stola in late 1999.[2]
The body was constructed with aluminum and plastic to keep the weight down, and its distinctive pointed front design became a feature of then upcoming 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R171). The SLA's engine was a 4-cylinder 1.9 L from the A-Class, producing 920NaN0.[3]