Kleemann GTK Concept, 2007. A prototype based on a Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG by the Danish Mercedes tuner. The R171 series SLK was modified with carbon fibre body panels. It uses the SLK 55 AMG engine fitted with a Kleemann Kompressor system, boosting output to 533bhp. It remained a one-off
Based on a Mercedes Benz G320, the ‘Intruder’ was powered by the 3.2 litre six-cylinder powerplant and four-speed automatic with all-wheel drive. The car retained the differential locks from the G-Wagen donor whilst inheriting both styling cues from Mercedes of the time.Most fascinating was the decision to incorporate a fully-electric folding-metal roof akin to that of the pioneering Mercedes Benz SLK, a car revealed just 4 short months before in April 1996 at the Turin Motorshow.Although folding metal roof technology had been looked into as early as the 1920s, it would not be until 1996 and Mercedes efforts before the technology would become more mainstream. With this, the Intruder changes from an off-roading coupe to an off-roading roadster in just 30 seconds.
Unusually for a prototype, this example was subject to a comprehensive restoration and cosmetic refinishing. The engine received a thorough overhaul and the fully-operational electric folding-metal roof was completely overhauled. At the time of its reveal in 1996, the Intruder was amongst the very first cars to receive a folding metal roof!The sole example built, this car has been shown in three liveries since its unveiling. First shown in Mercedes Silver, then white, red, before being returned to its original colour scheme.