In August 2019, we published local pricing for the Final Edition versions of Mercedes-Benz’s SLC. And now we can confirm the German firm’s roadster range has quietly exited South Africa.

Before its removal from the local line-up, the SLC range had comprised three variants: the SLC200, SLC300 and Mercedes-AMG SLC43.

The SLC200 was powered by a turbocharged 2,0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 135 kW to the rear axle via either a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmission, while the SLC300 offered 180 kW from an uprated version of the same unit.

The flagship Mercedes-AMG SLC43, meanwhile, employed a turbocharged 3,0-litre V6 petrol unit generating 270 kW and 520 N.m, enough for a sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in a claimed 4,7 seconds.

Interestingly, Mercedes-Benz in Germany hasn’t officially confirmed the future of the SLC roadster (which, of course, previously went by the SLK moniker), although rumours suggest an immediate successor is not planned.

Original article from Car