Even though it was covered in plastic camouflage, Mercedes has decided to beat the spy photographers at their own game and release some images of the 2012 SLK test prototype as well as some interesting information on one of its highlight features – that folding roof.
Given the odd name of “Magic Sky Control”, the glass panel above the occupant’s heads comprises electrochromatic glass that can be darkened within a few seconds of flicking an overhead console-mounted switch.
It also apparently helps to block infrared and UV radiation and reduce the surface temperature of such cabin components as the seats and steering wheel by as much as 10 degrees Celsius compared to a normal glass sunroof.
Looks a lot like the SLS huh? A peek in the cabin reveals further SLS-inspired cues.
Read the full article at CARmag
[source: carmag]
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