Mercedes Benz

In early December 2010, a promotional video destined for the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK emerged on the interwebs, very much ahead of the initial presentation date of this model. Today, on the first day of the new year, we came across a set of revealing patent design drawings that Mercedes-Benz filed previously in order to obtain the rights to use this specific exterior design for the new compact-sized roadster. After seeing the promo vid, the new SLK-Klasse is hardly a surprise, but these pics are nonetheless pretty much helpful to make a better idea about the car. Although the SLS styling influences are pronounced, the open-top model has its own, distinctive personality, boasting a bold, clean and powerful design, with simple, but effective lines, which make the SLK look very elegant and solid.

Check out more images after the jump!