The Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG was the performance-focused variant of the R170 SLK-Class. Introduced for the 2002 model year, the SLK 32 AMG featured a range of improvements and tuning from AMG. These sporty hard-top convertibles were powered by Mercedes' M112 C32 engine, which was a supercharged 3.2L V6 that generated 349hp. This engine was paired to a 5 speed automatic transmission that sent power to the rear wheels. A total of 4,333 examples of the SLK32 AMG were built before the model series was discontinued in 2004.