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Karl Benz was born on the 25th of
Karl Benz was born on the 25th of
Karl Benz was born on the 25th of November 1844 in Karlsruhe he later
November 1844 in Karlsruhe he later
November 1844 in Karlsruhe he later attended the Polytechnic University
attended the Polytechnic University
attended the Polytechnic University there before gaining his first practical
there before gaining his first practical
there before gaining his first practical experiences at various mechanical
experiences at various mechanical
experiences at various mechanical engineering companies he founded his own
engineering companies he founded his own
engineering companies he founded his own company in 1872 the Eisen geese of Ione
company in 1872 the Eisen geese of Ione
company in 1872 the Eisen geese of Ione Macintosh of extent however it was not
Macintosh of extent however it was not
Macintosh of extent however it was not much of a success at first it was only
much of a success at first it was only
much of a success at first it was only the dowry of Carl's wife betta that
the dowry of Carl's wife betta that
the dowry of Carl's wife betta that saved them from immediate ruin
saved them from immediate ruin
saved them from immediate ruin [Music]
in 1877 Benz started developing a
in 1877 Benz started developing a
in 1877 Benz started developing a two-stroke engine and after two years it
two-stroke engine and after two years it
two-stroke engine and after two years it ran sufficiently for the first time the
ran sufficiently for the first time the
ran sufficiently for the first time the patent for a gas fueled four-stroke
patent for a gas fueled four-stroke
patent for a gas fueled four-stroke cycle engine was already owned at that
cycle engine was already owned at that
cycle engine was already owned at that time by the gas motor and public and
time by the gas motor and public and
time by the gas motor and public and Deutz nevertheless Benz did patent some
Deutz nevertheless Benz did patent some
Deutz nevertheless Benz did patent some of his inventions such as his engine
of his inventions such as his engine
of his inventions such as his engine speed regulator a stock corporation
speed regulator a stock corporation
speed regulator a stock corporation under the name Cosmo - and public
under the name Cosmo - and public
under the name Cosmo - and public Manheim was set up in 1882 Karl Benz
Manheim was set up in 1882 Karl Benz
Manheim was set up in 1882 Karl Benz resigned from it a short time later
resigned from it a short time later
resigned from it a short time later though
it was only the founding of a benzene
it was only the founding of a benzene
it was only the founding of a benzene company lineysha Kozma Turin public
company lineysha Kozma Turin public
company lineysha Kozma Turin public together with the entrepreneurs
together with the entrepreneurs
together with the entrepreneurs maxwell's 'm and friedrich wilhelm s
maxwell's 'm and friedrich wilhelm s
maxwell's 'm and friedrich wilhelm s lena that led benz to eventual success
lena that led benz to eventual success
lena that led benz to eventual success the company established in 1883 expanded
the company established in 1883 expanded
the company established in 1883 expanded quickly and was even able to grant
quickly and was even able to grant
quickly and was even able to grant licenses for the construction of gas
licenses for the construction of gas
licenses for the construction of gas fueled engines for Benz it finally
fueled engines for Benz it finally
fueled engines for Benz it finally became possible to devote his time to
became possible to devote his time to
became possible to devote his time to the development of the car engine
the development of the car engine
the development of the car engine unlike Daimler who integrated his engine
unlike Daimler who integrated his engine
unlike Daimler who integrated his engine into a carriage Karl Benz was aiming for
into a carriage Karl Benz was aiming for
into a carriage Karl Benz was aiming for the development of an entire vehicle in
the development of an entire vehicle in
the development of an entire vehicle in 1886 he was able to present his first
1886 he was able to present his first
1886 he was able to present his first Benz patent motor car to the public a
Benz patent motor car to the public a
Benz patent motor car to the public a three-wheeled vehicle powered by a
three-wheeled vehicle powered by a
three-wheeled vehicle powered by a four-stroke gasoline engine from 1885 to
four-stroke gasoline engine from 1885 to
four-stroke gasoline engine from 1885 to 87 three models with slight variations
87 three models with slight variations
87 three models with slight variations were produced with the so-called model
were produced with the so-called model
were produced with the so-called model 3.2 Benz undertook the first
3.2 Benz undertook the first
3.2 Benz undertook the first long-distance drive in the world in 1888
long-distance drive in the world in 1888
long-distance drive in the world in 1888 at a distance of 100 kilometers from Mon
at a distance of 100 kilometers from Mon
at a distance of 100 kilometers from Mon hi to 14 she experienced an adventurous
hi to 14 she experienced an adventurous
hi to 14 she experienced an adventurous drive without her husband but with her
drive without her husband but with her
drive without her husband but with her son's she only let him know after a
son's she only let him know after a
son's she only let him know after a happy arrival
in 1893 Karl Benz introduced axial pivot
in 1893 Karl Benz introduced axial pivot
in 1893 Karl Benz introduced axial pivot steering to car construction followed
steering to car construction followed
steering to car construction followed three years later by the Contra engine
three years later by the Contra engine
three years later by the Contra engine the ancestor of today's piston engine
the ancestor of today's piston engine
the ancestor of today's piston engine the breakthrough for benzene company
the breakthrough for benzene company
the breakthrough for benzene company came in 1894 with the Velo this light
came in 1894 with the Velo this light
came in 1894 with the Velo this light and budget-priced automobile was
and budget-priced automobile was
and budget-priced automobile was manufactured for five years
manufactured for five years
manufactured for five years [Music]
[Music]
[Music] with a total production sum of about
with a total production sum of about
with a total production sum of about 1,200 units it was the first
1,200 units it was the first
1,200 units it was the first mass-produced car in the history of the
mass-produced car in the history of the
mass-produced car in the history of the automobile at the turn of the century
automobile at the turn of the century
automobile at the turn of the century Benson company grew to be the leading
Benson company grew to be the leading
Benson company grew to be the leading manufacturer of automobiles in the world
manufacturer of automobiles in the world
manufacturer of automobiles in the world with over 430 employees at the time Karl
with over 430 employees at the time Karl
with over 430 employees at the time Karl Benz left the company two years later on
Benz left the company two years later on
Benz left the company two years later on account of discrepancies with the
account of discrepancies with the
account of discrepancies with the management
together with his son game he
together with his son game he
together with his son game he established a new company in Latin
established a new company in Latin
established a new company in Latin Bourque in 1906 until the mid 20s the
Bourque in 1906 until the mid 20s the
Bourque in 1906 until the mid 20s the bends and zurna cars were produced there
bends and zurna cars were produced there
bends and zurna cars were produced there as taxis they gained a certain degree of
as taxis they gained a certain degree of
as taxis they gained a certain degree of recognition especially in England
recognition especially in England
recognition especially in England [Music]
[Music]
[Music] as opposed to gottlieb daimler who died
as opposed to gottlieb daimler who died
as opposed to gottlieb daimler who died 1900 it was granted to Karl Benz to
1900 it was granted to Karl Benz to
1900 it was granted to Karl Benz to witness the boom of motorisation and the
witness the boom of motorisation and the
witness the boom of motorisation and the final breakthrough of his idea
Karl Benz one of the fathers of the
Karl Benz one of the fathers of the
Karl Benz one of the fathers of the automobile died in 1929 at his house in
automobile died in 1929 at his house in
automobile died in 1929 at his house in Lautenberg
Lautenberg
Lautenberg [Music]
[Music]
[Music] gottlieb daimler was born on the 17th of
gottlieb daimler was born on the 17th of
gottlieb daimler was born on the 17th of March 1834 in shorn Dorf from 1857 to
March 1834 in shorn Dorf from 1857 to
March 1834 in shorn Dorf from 1857 to 1859 the journeyman medal Smith attended
1859 the journeyman medal Smith attended
1859 the journeyman medal Smith attended the Polytechnic University and stood God
the Polytechnic University and stood God
the Polytechnic University and stood God Daimler became familiar with the
Daimler became familiar with the
Daimler became familiar with the four-stroke principle of the auto motor
four-stroke principle of the auto motor
four-stroke principle of the auto motor during his time with the gospel torn
during his time with the gospel torn
during his time with the gospel torn fabric Deutz where he was employed as
fabric Deutz where he was employed as
fabric Deutz where he was employed as head of engineering until mid 1882
head of engineering until mid 1882
head of engineering until mid 1882 [Music]
with his generous compensation he bought
with his generous compensation he bought
with his generous compensation he bought a villa in Kingston where he set up an
a villa in Kingston where he set up an
a villa in Kingston where he set up an experimental workshop in the garden
experimental workshop in the garden
experimental workshop in the garden feverishly he worked on the development
feverishly he worked on the development
feverishly he worked on the development of a gasoline driven motor which was
of a gasoline driven motor which was
of a gasoline driven motor which was supposed to run all vehicles imaginable
supposed to run all vehicles imaginable
supposed to run all vehicles imaginable on land on water and in the air
on land on water and in the air
on land on water and in the air the first experimental motor emerged in
the first experimental motor emerged in
the first experimental motor emerged in collaboration with Vilhelm aibi who
collaboration with Vilhelm aibi who
collaboration with Vilhelm aibi who Daimler had already met many years ago
Daimler had already met many years ago
Daimler had already met many years ago in Oakland
in Oakland
in Oakland [Music]
[Music]
[Music] in 1884 an improved version dubbed the
in 1884 an improved version dubbed the
in 1884 an improved version dubbed the grandfather clock on account of its look
grandfather clock on account of its look
grandfather clock on account of its look achieved one horsepower at 600 rotations
achieved one horsepower at 600 rotations
achieved one horsepower at 600 rotations per minute considerably more than all
per minute considerably more than all
per minute considerably more than all former gasoline motors
former gasoline motors
former gasoline motors [Music]
[Music]
[Music] after his first experiments with a
after his first experiments with a
after his first experiments with a two-wheeler Daimler ordered a carriage
two-wheeler Daimler ordered a carriage
two-wheeler Daimler ordered a carriage from Hamburg in 1886 under Maybachs
from Hamburg in 1886 under Maybachs
from Hamburg in 1886 under Maybachs instruction a one-and-a-half horsepower
instruction a one-and-a-half horsepower
instruction a one-and-a-half horsepower engine modeled after the grandfather
engine modeled after the grandfather
engine modeled after the grandfather clock was installed using belts to relay
clock was installed using belts to relay
clock was installed using belts to relay its drive power it became the world's
its drive power it became the world's
its drive power it became the world's first four wheeled automobile and was
first four wheeled automobile and was
first four wheeled automobile and was completed secretly overnight
exhilarated by the success of his
exhilarated by the success of his
exhilarated by the success of his motorized carriage Daimler rented
motorized carriage Daimler rented
motorized carriage Daimler rented premises for production under the
premises for production under the
premises for production under the technical direction of Vilhelm Maybach
technical direction of Vilhelm Maybach
technical direction of Vilhelm Maybach he employed 23 workers as a mere
he employed 23 workers as a mere
he employed 23 workers as a mere experimental workshop the factory was
experimental workshop the factory was
experimental workshop the factory was not sustainable for long
not sustainable for long
not sustainable for long although the parallel production of boat
although the parallel production of boat
although the parallel production of boat motors did make profits his last hope
motors did make profits his last hope
motors did make profits his last hope was collaboration with the powder
was collaboration with the powder
was collaboration with the powder manufacturer max Newton Hoffa and his
manufacturer max Newton Hoffa and his
manufacturer max Newton Hoffa and his friend William Lawrence which culminated
friend William Lawrence which culminated
friend William Lawrence which culminated in the foundation of a stock corporation
in the foundation of a stock corporation
in the foundation of a stock corporation in 1890 the Daimler moto and Ezer shaft
in 1890 the Daimler moto and Ezer shaft
in 1890 the Daimler moto and Ezer shaft offered Maybach a contract for the
offered Maybach a contract for the
offered Maybach a contract for the position of technical director but he
position of technical director but he
position of technical director but he refused the conditions did not meet his
refused the conditions did not meet his
refused the conditions did not meet his expectations without Maybach and more
expectations without Maybach and more
expectations without Maybach and more than ever after the exclusion of
than ever after the exclusion of
than ever after the exclusion of Gottlieb Daimler the technical progress
Gottlieb Daimler the technical progress
Gottlieb Daimler the technical progress of the company stagnated along with it
of the company stagnated along with it
of the company stagnated along with it its success
its success
its success meanwhile my box Phoenix motor was
meanwhile my box Phoenix motor was
meanwhile my box Phoenix motor was causing a stir abroad a group of English
causing a stir abroad a group of English
causing a stir abroad a group of English industrialists wanted to purchase the
industrialists wanted to purchase the
industrialists wanted to purchase the licensing rights all previous efforts to
licensing rights all previous efforts to
licensing rights all previous efforts to get my bark back to Stuttgart were
get my bark back to Stuttgart were
get my bark back to Stuttgart were failing on his condition that gottlieb
failing on his condition that gottlieb
failing on his condition that gottlieb daimler returned to the company as well
daimler returned to the company as well
daimler returned to the company as well the management finally had to give in
the management finally had to give in
the management finally had to give in and so both founding fathers were aboard
and so both founding fathers were aboard
and so both founding fathers were aboard once again this new constellation
once again this new constellation
once again this new constellation brought the Daimler Motor Corporation in
brought the Daimler Motor Corporation in
brought the Daimler Motor Corporation in 1895 to an unimaginable maybach
1895 to an unimaginable maybach
1895 to an unimaginable maybach committed everything to make the company
committed everything to make the company
committed everything to make the company competitive again with new technical
competitive again with new technical
competitive again with new technical developments but his old friend Gottlieb
developments but his old friend Gottlieb
developments but his old friend Gottlieb Daimler died only five years later on
Daimler died only five years later on
Daimler died only five years later on the 6th of March 1902 for the first
the 6th of March 1902 for the first
the 6th of March 1902 for the first Mercedes entered production with the
Mercedes entered production with the
Mercedes entered production with the invention of a fast running engine and
invention of a fast running engine and
invention of a fast running engine and the automobile Gottlieb Daimler and Karl
the automobile Gottlieb Daimler and Karl
the automobile Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz laid the foundation stone for
Benz laid the foundation stone for
Benz laid the foundation stone for individual motor car traffic booth
individual motor car traffic booth
individual motor car traffic booth brought their own developments into the
brought their own developments into the
brought their own developments into the company and booth were looking for a
company and booth were looking for a
company and booth were looking for a catchy and unmistakable brand name and
catchy and unmistakable brand name and
catchy and unmistakable brand name and that was how at the turn of the century
that was how at the turn of the century
that was how at the turn of the century the Daimler Motor Corporation caused
the Daimler Motor Corporation caused
the Daimler Motor Corporation caused furor with a completely new brand name
furor with a completely new brand name
furor with a completely new brand name Mercedes
this Spanish name first belonged to
this Spanish name first belonged to
this Spanish name first belonged to Mercedes yellin ik the daughter of
Mercedes yellin ik the daughter of
Mercedes yellin ik the daughter of Austrian business tycoon a million
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] her sport craze father was especially
her sport craze father was especially
her sport craze father was especially enthusiastic about the automobile and he
enthusiastic about the automobile and he
enthusiastic about the automobile and he was convinced that it would change the
was convinced that it would change the
was convinced that it would change the future with lasting effect being the
future with lasting effect being the
future with lasting effect being the best and at times the only major
best and at times the only major
best and at times the only major customer of a young Daimler motoring
customer of a young Daimler motoring
customer of a young Daimler motoring gesellschaft he demanded faster and more
gesellschaft he demanded faster and more
gesellschaft he demanded faster and more powerful vehicles every other year
powerful vehicles every other year
powerful vehicles every other year presenting continuous challenges for the
presenting continuous challenges for the
presenting continuous challenges for the chief engineer wilhelm maybach and at
chief engineer wilhelm maybach and at
chief engineer wilhelm maybach and at the same time pushing progress forward
from 1899 on yelenic entered his
from 1899 on yelenic entered his
from 1899 on yelenic entered his vehicles and races especially envy nice
vehicles and races especially envy nice
vehicles and races especially envy nice speed week the driver and his team were
speed week the driver and his team were
speed week the driver and his team were registered under a pseudonym the name of
registered under a pseudonym the name of
registered under a pseudonym the name of his ten-year-old daughter Mercedes a
his ten-year-old daughter Mercedes a
his ten-year-old daughter Mercedes a fatal accident occurred in 1900 at the
fatal accident occurred in 1900 at the
fatal accident occurred in 1900 at the loud Toby Hill Climb so Yellin ik
loud Toby Hill Climb so Yellin ik
loud Toby Hill Climb so Yellin ik pressed for the production of a vehicle
pressed for the production of a vehicle
pressed for the production of a vehicle both faster and more lightweight the
both faster and more lightweight the
both faster and more lightweight the newly developed sports and racing car
newly developed sports and racing car
newly developed sports and racing car with 35 horsepower was the first one to
with 35 horsepower was the first one to
with 35 horsepower was the first one to bear the name Mercedes with its low
bear the name Mercedes with its low
bear the name Mercedes with its low center of gravity
center of gravity
center of gravity press steel frame and high-performance
press steel frame and high-performance
press steel frame and high-performance engine it is regarded today as the first
engine it is regarded today as the first
engine it is regarded today as the first modern automobile
modern automobile
modern automobile the Mercedes cars used at the nice week
the Mercedes cars used at the nice week
the Mercedes cars used at the nice week of 1901 turned out to be unbeatable in
of 1901 turned out to be unbeatable in
of 1901 turned out to be unbeatable in all categories vehicle and owner became
all categories vehicle and owner became
all categories vehicle and owner became the talk of the time Paul May on the
the talk of the time Paul May on the
the talk of the time Paul May on the secretary general of the French
secretary general of the French
secretary general of the French Automobile Club was deeply impressed by
Automobile Club was deeply impressed by
Automobile Club was deeply impressed by its success in retrospect he wrote of
its success in retrospect he wrote of
its success in retrospect he wrote of the race we were entering the era
the race we were entering the era
the race we were entering the era Mercedes in March in April the sister
Mercedes in March in April the sister
Mercedes in March in April the sister models 1216 horsepower and 811 horse
models 1216 horsepower and 811 horse
models 1216 horsepower and 811 horse power were released yellow necks
power were released yellow necks
power were released yellow necks additional orders stretched the constant
additional orders stretched the constant
additional orders stretched the constant Daimler plant to full potential on the
Daimler plant to full potential on the
Daimler plant to full potential on the 23rd of June in 1902 the name Mercedes
23rd of June in 1902 the name Mercedes
23rd of June in 1902 the name Mercedes was entered as a trade name followed by
was entered as a trade name followed by
was entered as a trade name followed by legal registration on the 26th of
legal registration on the 26th of
legal registration on the 26th of September amelia lenok obtained
September amelia lenok obtained
September amelia lenok obtained permission to call himself
permission to call himself
permission to call himself Jelena Mercedes from then on commenting
Jelena Mercedes from then on commenting
Jelena Mercedes from then on commenting probably for the first time a father
probably for the first time a father
probably for the first time a father bears the name of his daughter after the
bears the name of his daughter after the
bears the name of his daughter after the merger of the former competitors Benz
merger of the former competitors Benz
merger of the former competitors Benz and Daimler in 1924 the product range
and Daimler in 1924 the product range
and Daimler in 1924 the product range was initially modernised
was initially modernised
was initially modernised [Music]
[Music]
[Music] an attractive but above all affordable
an attractive but above all affordable
an attractive but above all affordable vehicle was a major goal for competitive
vehicle was a major goal for competitive
vehicle was a major goal for competitive car sales programs in the 20s which were
car sales programs in the 20s which were
car sales programs in the 20s which were conditioned by crises a special
conditioned by crises a special
conditioned by crises a special importance therefore lay in the
importance therefore lay in the
importance therefore lay in the development of a new to leader model
development of a new to leader model
development of a new to leader model since 1923 the direction of the central
since 1923 the direction of the central
since 1923 the direction of the central engineering office had been in the hands
engineering office had been in the hands
engineering office had been in the hands of Ferdinand Porsche
one of his inventions was the new
one of his inventions was the new
one of his inventions was the new 2-liter model 838 horsepower the first
2-liter model 838 horsepower the first
2-liter model 838 horsepower the first number stood for the cubic capacity
number stood for the cubic capacity
number stood for the cubic capacity related taxable horsepower the second
related taxable horsepower the second
related taxable horsepower the second determined the actual engine performance
determined the actual engine performance
determined the actual engine performance with the beginning of sales in autumn
with the beginning of sales in autumn
with the beginning of sales in autumn 1926 the startup model internally called
1926 the startup model internally called
1926 the startup model internally called wo 2 was first available in three body
wo 2 was first available in three body
wo 2 was first available in three body variations as open top touring car and
variations as open top touring car and
variations as open top touring car and as saloon with either two or four doors
model 838 was an immediate success
model 838 was an immediate success
model 838 was an immediate success in 1927 alone its production total was
in 1927 alone its production total was
in 1927 alone its production total was double that of all totals from the
double that of all totals from the
double that of all totals from the previous year by mercedes-benz and
previous year by mercedes-benz and
previous year by mercedes-benz and mercedes-benz
mercedes-benz
mercedes-benz [Music]
[Music]
[Music] in the course of changing type
in the course of changing type
in the course of changing type designation 838 horsepower was renamed
designation 838 horsepower was renamed
designation 838 horsepower was renamed 838 type 200 in February 1928 the
838 type 200 in February 1928 the
838 type 200 in February 1928 the improved model debuted in November 1928
improved model debuted in November 1928
improved model debuted in November 1928 at the Berlin automobile exhibition
at the Berlin automobile exhibition
at the Berlin automobile exhibition where it caused quite a stir under the
where it caused quite a stir under the
where it caused quite a stir under the name stood guard 200
by the way with certain extensions the
by the way with certain extensions the
by the way with certain extensions the three figured numbers are still part of
three figured numbers are still part of
three figured numbers are still part of today's mercedes-benz nam collector
the 6-cylinder engine in the 8:28 had a
the 6-cylinder engine in the 8:28 had a
the 6-cylinder engine in the 8:28 had a high potential that parented numerous
high potential that parented numerous
high potential that parented numerous drive mechanisms over the next 12 years
drive mechanisms over the next 12 years
drive mechanisms over the next 12 years one of those was the 1050 horsepower
one of those was the 1050 horsepower
one of those was the 1050 horsepower type Stuttgart 260 internally called w11
type Stuttgart 260 internally called w11
type Stuttgart 260 internally called w11 this new 2.6 leader car was supposed to
this new 2.6 leader car was supposed to
this new 2.6 leader car was supposed to close a gap in the sales program and
close a gap in the sales program and
close a gap in the sales program and thus meet demands for higher performance
thus meet demands for higher performance
thus meet demands for higher performance at the same price
all-in-all 9100 five units of the 828
all-in-all 9100 five units of the 828
all-in-all 9100 five units of the 828 horse power were produced type stood
horse power were produced type stood
horse power were produced type stood guard 200 was manufactured six thousand
guard 200 was manufactured six thousand
guard 200 was manufactured six thousand four hundred fifty two times and six
four hundred fifty two times and six
four hundred fifty two times and six thousand seven hundred fifty seven units
thousand seven hundred fifty seven units
thousand seven hundred fifty seven units of the stood guard 260 were driven from
of the stood guard 260 were driven from
of the stood guard 260 were driven from the production plant numbers which
the production plant numbers which
the production plant numbers which proved the resounding success that the
proved the resounding success that the
proved the resounding success that the model ranges wo two and W eleven had in
model ranges wo two and W eleven had in
model ranges wo two and W eleven had in their day the mercedes-benz s types
their day the mercedes-benz s types
their day the mercedes-benz s types internally known as wo6 are counted
internally known as wo6 are counted
internally known as wo6 are counted among the outstanding sports cars of the
among the outstanding sports cars of the
among the outstanding sports cars of the roaring 20s the S originally stood for
roaring 20s the S originally stood for
roaring 20s the S originally stood for sport and was followed by variations
sport and was followed by variations
sport and was followed by variations such as SS meaning Super Sport SS k
such as SS meaning Super Sport SS k
such as SS meaning Super Sport SS k which denoted Super Sport version with
which denoted Super Sport version with
which denoted Super Sport version with short wheelbase
short wheelbase
short wheelbase and SS k L a lighter racing version of
and SS k L a lighter racing version of
and SS k L a lighter racing version of the former many of the wealthy gentlemen
the former many of the wealthy gentlemen
the former many of the wealthy gentlemen owners drove their sporty Mercedes in
owners drove their sporty Mercedes in
owners drove their sporty Mercedes in both normal traffic and on the racetrack
both normal traffic and on the racetrack
both normal traffic and on the racetrack with success the first race at the
with success the first race at the
with success the first race at the opening of the Nurburgring on June 19
opening of the Nurburgring on June 19
opening of the Nurburgring on June 19 1927 ended with a triple victory of the
1927 ended with a triple victory of the
1927 ended with a triple victory of the s-type with the SS k the well-known
s-type with the SS k the well-known
s-type with the SS k the well-known Rudolf Caracciola won the Klaus and
Rudolf Caracciola won the Klaus and
Rudolf Caracciola won the Klaus and pasta ninh in August 1930 and also
pasta ninh in August 1930 and also
pasta ninh in August 1930 and also became the European hill climbing
became the European hill climbing
became the European hill climbing champion he had another outstanding
champion he had another outstanding
champion he had another outstanding triumph a year later with the lighter SS
triumph a year later with the lighter SS
triumph a year later with the lighter SS KL as the first foreign driver in the
KL as the first foreign driver in the
KL as the first foreign driver in the miele media the still legendary 1000
miele media the still legendary 1000
miele media the still legendary 1000 mile race in Italy
mile race in Italy
mile race in Italy incidentally on account of their
incidentally on account of their
incidentally on account of their imposing appearance in the white racing
imposing appearance in the white racing
imposing appearance in the white racing paint the S models were popularly known
paint the S models were popularly known
paint the S models were popularly known as white elephants not without reason
as white elephants not without reason
as white elephants not without reason with an operational supercharger the SS
with an operational supercharger the SS
with an operational supercharger the SS KL generated a stunning 300 horsepower
KL generated a stunning 300 horsepower
KL generated a stunning 300 horsepower and was able to reach what was for those
and was able to reach what was for those
and was able to reach what was for those days a breathtaking top speed 235 km/h
days a breathtaking top speed 235 km/h
days a breathtaking top speed 235 km/h while the design of the type s
while the design of the type s
while the design of the type s emphasized suitability for racing the SS
emphasized suitability for racing the SS
emphasized suitability for racing the SS was from 1928 first and foremost a Gran
was from 1928 first and foremost a Gran
was from 1928 first and foremost a Gran Turismo which was underlined by the body
Turismo which was underlined by the body
Turismo which was underlined by the body type options the legendary SSK was a
type options the legendary SSK was a
type options the legendary SSK was a child of the mountains because short and
child of the mountains because short and
child of the mountains because short and agile vehicles were clearly advantaged
agile vehicles were clearly advantaged
agile vehicles were clearly advantaged on alpine racetracks
on alpine racetracks
on alpine racetracks the wheelbase of the S model was
the wheelbase of the S model was
the wheelbase of the S model was shortened to 2950 millimetres in 1928
shortened to 2950 millimetres in 1928
shortened to 2950 millimetres in 1928 [Music]
for daily use some customers had a
for daily use some customers had a
for daily use some customers had a convertible top attached to the existing
convertible top attached to the existing
convertible top attached to the existing chassis 33 of those sporty two-seaters
chassis 33 of those sporty two-seaters
chassis 33 of those sporty two-seaters were produced between 1928 and 1932
were produced between 1928 and 1932
were produced between 1928 and 1932 [Music]
the fourth and last model of the S range
the fourth and last model of the S range
the fourth and last model of the S range was designed solely as a competition
was designed solely as a competition
was designed solely as a competition vehicle the lightweight SSK L was not
vehicle the lightweight SSK L was not
vehicle the lightweight SSK L was not part of the official sales program
part of the official sales program
part of the official sales program although only a small number were
although only a small number were
although only a small number were produced it was the culmination of the
produced it was the culmination of the
produced it was the culmination of the legendary s range that shaped the sporty
legendary s range that shaped the sporty
legendary s range that shaped the sporty image of the mercedes-benz brand the
image of the mercedes-benz brand the
image of the mercedes-benz brand the last cornerstone of a newly fashioned
last cornerstone of a newly fashioned
last cornerstone of a newly fashioned mercedes-benz car program under the
mercedes-benz car program under the
mercedes-benz car program under the direction of ferdinand porsche was the
direction of ferdinand porsche was the
direction of ferdinand porsche was the type Newburg 460 the name recalled a
type Newburg 460 the name recalled a
type Newburg 460 the name recalled a test drive on the Nurburgring where a
test drive on the Nurburgring where a
test drive on the Nurburgring where a type 460 was driven 20,000 kilometers
type 460 was driven 20,000 kilometers
type 460 was driven 20,000 kilometers and 13 days this was the first
and 13 days this was the first
and 13 days this was the first mass-produced Mercedes with an 8
mass-produced Mercedes with an 8
mass-produced Mercedes with an 8 cylinder engine and premiered at the
cylinder engine and premiered at the
cylinder engine and premiered at the Paris Auto Show in October 1928
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] fifteen thousand Ike marks was the
fifteen thousand Ike marks was the
fifteen thousand Ike marks was the handsome price of a pullman limousine of
handsome price of a pullman limousine of
handsome price of a pullman limousine of the nerd bird which was already being
the nerd bird which was already being
the nerd bird which was already being revised in its second year
revised in its second year
revised in its second year [Music]
the previous high frame chassis was
the previous high frame chassis was
the previous high frame chassis was replaced by a low frame which gave the
replaced by a low frame which gave the
replaced by a low frame which gave the vehicle a more elegant appearance
vehicle a more elegant appearance
vehicle a more elegant appearance moreover a variation with a shortened
moreover a variation with a shortened
moreover a variation with a shortened wheelbase was produced and designated
wheelbase was produced and designated
wheelbase was produced and designated with a K this shorter chassis could
with a K this shorter chassis could
with a K this shorter chassis could accommodate a four to five seat
accommodate a four to five seat
accommodate a four to five seat passenger compartment the regular
passenger compartment the regular
passenger compartment the regular Nurburgring was available as an open top
Nurburgring was available as an open top
Nurburgring was available as an open top touring car or pullman limousine each
touring car or pullman limousine each
touring car or pullman limousine each sitting six to seven from 1931 on the
Nurburgring or economy drive for an
Nurburgring or economy drive for an
Nurburgring or economy drive for an extra 2,000 Ike marks the add-on charge
extra 2,000 Ike marks the add-on charge
extra 2,000 Ike marks the add-on charge also included sized headlights together
also included sized headlights together
also included sized headlights together with its five liter engine this marked
with its five liter engine this marked
with its five liter engine this marked the birth of the later type Newburg
the birth of the later type Newburg
the birth of the later type Newburg hundred
hundred
hundred [Music]
visually this model with its greater
visually this model with its greater
visually this model with its greater cubic capacity could not be
cubic capacity could not be
cubic capacity could not be differentiated from model 460 the
differentiated from model 460 the
differentiated from model 460 the production of which was finally stopped
production of which was finally stopped
production of which was finally stopped in 1933 the successor was renamed type
in 1933 the successor was renamed type
in 1933 the successor was renamed type 500 or 500m and is recognizable by a
500 or 500m and is recognizable by a
500 or 500m and is recognizable by a slightly slanted windshield and v-shaped
slightly slanted windshield and v-shaped
slightly slanted windshield and v-shaped radiator after a delivery total of 931
radiator after a delivery total of 931
radiator after a delivery total of 931 vehicles the last seven units of the
vehicles the last seven units of the
vehicles the last seven units of the type 500 were produced in October 1939
type 500 were produced in October 1939
type 500 were produced in October 1939 [Music]
created for a circle of fortunate people
created for a circle of fortunate people
created for a circle of fortunate people who did not want to limit the
who did not want to limit the
who did not want to limit the fulfillment of their wishes with this
fulfillment of their wishes with this
fulfillment of their wishes with this distinct advertising message of the
distinct advertising message of the
distinct advertising message of the early 30s mercedes-benz targeted an
early 30s mercedes-benz targeted an
early 30s mercedes-benz targeted an elite clientele for the type 770 the
elite clientele for the type 770 the
elite clientele for the type 770 the glom Mercedes was literally a vehicle of
glom Mercedes was literally a vehicle of
glom Mercedes was literally a vehicle of superlatives as the largest heaviest and
superlatives as the largest heaviest and
superlatives as the largest heaviest and most luxurious passenger car it carried
most luxurious passenger car it carried
most luxurious passenger car it carried a price of over 40,000 vite marks also
a price of over 40,000 vite marks also
a price of over 40,000 vite marks also making it one of the most expensive
making it one of the most expensive
making it one of the most expensive automobiles of its age after two years
automobiles of its age after two years
automobiles of its age after two years of development time the star model of
of development time the star model of
of development time the star model of the sales program was unveiled in autumn
the sales program was unveiled in autumn
the sales program was unveiled in autumn 1930 at the Paris Auto Show fighting for
1930 at the Paris Auto Show fighting for
1930 at the Paris Auto Show fighting for the rank of the leading German
the rank of the leading German
the rank of the leading German automobile it was incidentally competing
automobile it was incidentally competing
automobile it was incidentally competing against Maybachs innovative Zeppelin
against Maybachs innovative Zeppelin
against Maybachs innovative Zeppelin 12-cylinder which in the previous year
12-cylinder which in the previous year
12-cylinder which in the previous year had taken the pole position from the
had taken the pole position from the
had taken the pole position from the types Newburg and 6:30 the official
types Newburg and 6:30 the official
types Newburg and 6:30 the official English name of the 770 was super
English name of the 770 was super
English name of the 770 was super Mercedes straight-8 the mighty eight
Mercedes straight-8 the mighty eight
Mercedes straight-8 the mighty eight cylinder in-line unit generated 150
cylinder in-line unit generated 150
cylinder in-line unit generated 150 horsepower without supercharger and up
horsepower without supercharger and up
horsepower without supercharger and up to 200 horsepower with an optional
to 200 horsepower with an optional
to 200 horsepower with an optional supercharger the huge driving mechanism
supercharger the huge driving mechanism
supercharger the huge driving mechanism enabled the limousines which weighed up
enabled the limousines which weighed up
enabled the limousines which weighed up to three and a half tonnes a top speed
to three and a half tonnes a top speed
to three and a half tonnes a top speed of 160 km/h four giant ribbed brake
of 160 km/h four giant ribbed brake
of 160 km/h four giant ribbed brake drums accomplished deceleration each
drums accomplished deceleration each
drums accomplished deceleration each equipped with a vacuum servo
equipped with a vacuum servo
equipped with a vacuum servo additionally a three gear transmission
additionally a three gear transmission
additionally a three gear transmission with optional overdrive offered a choice
with optional overdrive offered a choice
with optional overdrive offered a choice total of six gears which in this luxury
total of six gears which in this luxury
total of six gears which in this luxury car were probably operated by a
car were probably operated by a
car were probably operated by a chauffeur
the grande Mercedes was quick to find
the grande Mercedes was quick to find
the grande Mercedes was quick to find worldwide adoration the Japanese
worldwide adoration the Japanese
worldwide adoration the Japanese Imperial family alone ordered six
Imperial family alone ordered six
Imperial family alone ordered six between 1932 and 1935 also in circles of
between 1932 and 1935 also in circles of
between 1932 and 1935 also in circles of industrialists and aristocrats this new
industrialists and aristocrats this new
industrialists and aristocrats this new and exclusive product continuously
and exclusive product continuously
and exclusive product continuously gained popularity all vehicles were
gained popularity all vehicles were
gained popularity all vehicles were hand-built and custom tailored to
hand-built and custom tailored to
hand-built and custom tailored to individual wishes the cabriolets V C D
individual wishes the cabriolets V C D
individual wishes the cabriolets V C D and F plus a7 seat open Turing car
and F plus a7 seat open Turing car
and F plus a7 seat open Turing car completed the range of available chassis
completed the range of available chassis
completed the range of available chassis styles in September 1932 all variations
styles in September 1932 all variations
styles in September 1932 all variations wore the v-shaped radiator as a common
wore the v-shaped radiator as a common
wore the v-shaped radiator as a common trademark
trademark
trademark [Music]
[Music]
[Music] with only 117 vehicles built the 770 was
with only 117 vehicles built the 770 was
with only 117 vehicles built the 770 was in regards to total production numbers
in regards to total production numbers
in regards to total production numbers rather unimportant and yet the grand
rather unimportant and yet the grand
rather unimportant and yet the grand Mercedes is beyond doubt as an integral
Mercedes is beyond doubt as an integral
Mercedes is beyond doubt as an integral part of the mercedes-benz myth in
part of the mercedes-benz myth in
part of the mercedes-benz myth in February 1938 the series wo7
February 1938 the series wo7
February 1938 the series wo7 was replaced by the W 150 successor a
was replaced by the W 150 successor a
was replaced by the W 150 successor a type called 770 grande Mercedes and of
type called 770 grande Mercedes and of
type called 770 grande Mercedes and of which 88 vehicles were built between
which 88 vehicles were built between
which 88 vehicles were built between 1938 and 1943 the mercedes-benz types in
1938 and 1943 the mercedes-benz types in
1938 and 1943 the mercedes-benz types in the 170 range were not quite as elegant
the 170 range were not quite as elegant
the 170 range were not quite as elegant and exclusive as their relatives in the
and exclusive as their relatives in the
and exclusive as their relatives in the luxury class but they turned out to be
luxury class but they turned out to be
luxury class but they turned out to be real top sellers and epitomized the
real top sellers and epitomized the
real top sellers and epitomized the company's ability to grow with its tasks
company's ability to grow with its tasks
company's ability to grow with its tasks the so-called Weimar Republic was
the so-called Weimar Republic was
the so-called Weimar Republic was suffering from the Great Depression a
suffering from the Great Depression a
suffering from the Great Depression a new strategy was called for and so a new
new strategy was called for and so a new
new strategy was called for and so a new vehicle type was launched in the
vehicle type was launched in the
vehicle type was launched in the beginning of the 30s the type 170
beginning of the 30s the type 170
beginning of the 30s the type 170 internally
internally
internally w15 was to secure the survival of the
w15 was to secure the survival of the
w15 was to secure the survival of the daimler-benz AG consequently the aims
daimler-benz AG consequently the aims
daimler-benz AG consequently the aims were high smaller dimensions combined
were high smaller dimensions combined
were high smaller dimensions combined with high quality workmanship affordably
with high quality workmanship affordably
with high quality workmanship affordably priced
priced
priced [Music]
[Music]
[Music] [Applause]
[Applause]
[Applause] in October 1931 the mercedes-benz model
in October 1931 the mercedes-benz model
in October 1931 the mercedes-benz model 170 was introduced to the world at the
170 was introduced to the world at the
170 was introduced to the world at the Paris Auto Show its swing axles at the
Paris Auto Show its swing axles at the
Paris Auto Show its swing axles at the front and rear dubbed independent wheel
front and rear dubbed independent wheel
front and rear dubbed independent wheel suspension was a fairly advanced
suspension was a fairly advanced
suspension was a fairly advanced technical feature for the time the plan
technical feature for the time the plan
technical feature for the time the plan worked in 1932 already 4438 vehicles had
worked in 1932 already 4438 vehicles had
worked in 1932 already 4438 vehicles had been sold more than mercedes-benz
been sold more than mercedes-benz
been sold more than mercedes-benz production total in the previous year
modern technology and the attractive
modern technology and the attractive
modern technology and the attractive shape of the car made it immensely
shape of the car made it immensely
shape of the car made it immensely popular with a showroom price of 4,000
popular with a showroom price of 4,000
popular with a showroom price of 4,000 marks for a four-door sedan the 170 was
marks for a four-door sedan the 170 was
marks for a four-door sedan the 170 was one of the most affordable cars in the
one of the most affordable cars in the
one of the most affordable cars in the sales program in spite of its
sales program in spite of its
sales program in spite of its six-cylinder engine within five years
six-cylinder engine within five years
six-cylinder engine within five years 13700 75 units of the 170 were sold plus
13700 75 units of the 170 were sold plus
13700 75 units of the 170 were sold plus an additional 126 of a delivery van
an additional 126 of a delivery van
an additional 126 of a delivery van version l 300 in the spring of 1936 a
version l 300 in the spring of 1936 a
version l 300 in the spring of 1936 a successor was released type 170 V of the
successor was released type 170 V of the
successor was released type 170 V of the 136 series apart from its cubic capacity
136 series apart from its cubic capacity
136 series apart from its cubic capacity it was a completely new creation with a
it was a completely new creation with a
it was a completely new creation with a four-cylinder engine the vehicle was
four-cylinder engine the vehicle was
four-cylinder engine the vehicle was developed under the direction of board
developed under the direction of board
developed under the direction of board member dr. Hans Neelu together with the
member dr. Hans Neelu together with the
member dr. Hans Neelu together with the engineer max Wagner who supplied it with
engineer max Wagner who supplied it with
engineer max Wagner who supplied it with an x-shape oval tube frame with a higher
an x-shape oval tube frame with a higher
an x-shape oval tube frame with a higher wheelbase it weighed about 50 kilograms
wheelbase it weighed about 50 kilograms
wheelbase it weighed about 50 kilograms less and was more robust than the
less and was more robust than the
less and was more robust than the previously used type 170 box frame
previously used type 170 box frame
previously used type 170 box frame [Music]
at the time of the launch an abundance
at the time of the launch an abundance
at the time of the launch an abundance of body variations already existed
of body variations already existed
of body variations already existed [Music]
the type 1 7 TV was available as sedan
the type 1 7 TV was available as sedan
the type 1 7 TV was available as sedan with 2 or 4 doors a cabriolet sedan open
with 2 or 4 doors a cabriolet sedan open
with 2 or 4 doors a cabriolet sedan open Turing car Cabriolet B and a two-seat
Turing car Cabriolet B and a two-seat
Turing car Cabriolet B and a two-seat roadster like its predecessor the
roadster like its predecessor the
roadster like its predecessor the chassis was offered with optional bodies
chassis was offered with optional bodies
chassis was offered with optional bodies and super structural parts in May 1936
and super structural parts in May 1936
and super structural parts in May 1936 the elegant Cabriolet a followed as the
the elegant Cabriolet a followed as the
the elegant Cabriolet a followed as the most exclusive variation for 5980 bike
most exclusive variation for 5980 bike
most exclusive variation for 5980 bike marks
marks
marks selling approximately 72,000 units the
selling approximately 72,000 units the
selling approximately 72,000 units the 170 v produced between 1936 and 1942
170 v produced between 1936 and 1942
170 v produced between 1936 and 1942 turned out to be the most important
turned out to be the most important
turned out to be the most important pre-war passenger car model by far
pre-war passenger car model by far
pre-war passenger car model by far [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the V and the type name indicated a
the V and the type name indicated a
the V and the type name indicated a front-engine this distinguished it from
front-engine this distinguished it from
front-engine this distinguished it from type 170 and it's rear-engine
type 170 and it's rear-engine
type 170 and it's rear-engine counterpart type 1 7 th which never
counterpart type 1 7 th which never
counterpart type 1 7 th which never really prevailed over the front-engine
really prevailed over the front-engine
really prevailed over the front-engine variation with only 1507 produced the 1
variation with only 1507 produced the 1
variation with only 1507 produced the 1 7 th internally called w 28 was not a
7 th internally called w 28 was not a
7 th internally called w 28 was not a top seller in its day
top seller in its day
top seller in its day however today it is widely coveted by
however today it is widely coveted by
however today it is widely coveted by aficionados the mercedes-benz model 500k
aficionados the mercedes-benz model 500k
aficionados the mercedes-benz model 500k was a fascinating melange of sports car
was a fascinating melange of sports car
was a fascinating melange of sports car an exclusive luxury automobile in March
an exclusive luxury automobile in March
an exclusive luxury automobile in March 1934 it was presented at the Berlin
1934 it was presented at the Berlin
1934 it was presented at the Berlin automobile exhibition as the successor
automobile exhibition as the successor
automobile exhibition as the successor of model 380 it was supposed to attract
of model 380 it was supposed to attract
of model 380 it was supposed to attract a performance orientated and demanding
a performance orientated and demanding
a performance orientated and demanding clientele on the priceless the 500k for
clientele on the priceless the 500k for
clientele on the priceless the 500k for compressor started appearing with
compressor started appearing with
compressor started appearing with diverse body styles from June 1934 on
diverse body styles from June 1934 on
diverse body styles from June 1934 on available were a four-door sedan dubbed
available were a four-door sedan dubbed
available were a four-door sedan dubbed interior steering at the time a two-seat
interior steering at the time a two-seat
interior steering at the time a two-seat roadster with to emergency seats the
roadster with to emergency seats the
roadster with to emergency seats the cabriolets a B and C and a 2 door open
cabriolets a B and C and a 2 door open
cabriolets a B and C and a 2 door open touring car every variation fetched a
touring car every variation fetched a
touring car every variation fetched a handsome 20 mm vibe marks
handsome 20 mm vibe marks
handsome 20 mm vibe marks [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the chassis alone tacked another 15,500
the chassis alone tacked another 15,500
the chassis alone tacked another 15,500 Reichsmarks on to the bill
Reichsmarks on to the bill
Reichsmarks on to the bill a veritable piece of eye candy
a veritable piece of eye candy
a veritable piece of eye candy the roadster was presented in Paris in
the roadster was presented in Paris in
the roadster was presented in Paris in October 1935 at 28,000 Reich marks it
October 1935 at 28,000 Reich marks it
October 1935 at 28,000 Reich marks it was the most expensive variation and
was the most expensive variation and
was the most expensive variation and still today is one of the most founded
still today is one of the most founded
still today is one of the most founded of all automobiles that those Mercedes
of all automobiles that those Mercedes
of all automobiles that those Mercedes models can only be owned by an elite
models can only be owned by an elite
models can only be owned by an elite well-to-do clientele is no surprise
well-to-do clientele is no surprise
well-to-do clientele is no surprise movie stars Reese drivers and other
movie stars Reese drivers and other
movie stars Reese drivers and other celebrities turned the compressor
celebrities turned the compressor
celebrities turned the compressor Mercedes into a status symbol the
Mercedes into a status symbol the
Mercedes into a status symbol the overdrive transmission with semi
overdrive transmission with semi
overdrive transmission with semi automatic shifting epitomized the state
automatic shifting epitomized the state
automatic shifting epitomized the state of the art the clutch was not needed for
of the art the clutch was not needed for
of the art the clutch was not needed for shifting from third gear into overdrive
shifting from third gear into overdrive
shifting from third gear into overdrive furthermore in April 1936 the cubic
furthermore in April 1936 the cubic
furthermore in April 1936 the cubic capacity of the engine was expanded to
capacity of the engine was expanded to
capacity of the engine was expanded to five point four liters raising the
five point four liters raising the
five point four liters raising the output to 115 horsepower 180 with an
output to 115 horsepower 180 with an
output to 115 horsepower 180 with an additional supercharger from September
additional supercharger from September
additional supercharger from September 1936 on the designation was changed
1936 on the designation was changed
1936 on the designation was changed accordingly over the course of time the
accordingly over the course of time the
accordingly over the course of time the former type 540 with compressor was
former type 540 with compressor was
former type 540 with compressor was simply called 540 K all 1930s compressor
simply called 540 K all 1930s compressor
simply called 540 K all 1930s compressor types were made to order productions
types were made to order productions
types were made to order productions tailored to individual wishes the beauty
tailored to individual wishes the beauty
tailored to individual wishes the beauty and quality of the eight cylinder car
and quality of the eight cylinder car
and quality of the eight cylinder car bodies drew admiration to the
bodies drew admiration to the
bodies drew admiration to the Sindelfingen facility for limited
Sindelfingen facility for limited
Sindelfingen facility for limited production of both w29 models 761 shaft
production of both w29 models 761 shaft
production of both w29 models 761 shaft sees were produced between february 1934
sees were produced between february 1934
sees were produced between february 1934 and november 1939 342 of these had a
and november 1939 342 of these had a
and november 1939 342 of these had a cubic capacity of 5 litres another 419
cubic capacity of 5 litres another 419
cubic capacity of 5 litres another 419 of 5.4 liters
of 5.4 liters
of 5.4 liters I'll stand among the great automobile
I'll stand among the great automobile
I'll stand among the great automobile legends and often command dizzying sums
legends and often command dizzying sums
legends and often command dizzying sums and collector circles
and collector circles
and collector circles [Music]
[Music]
[Music] [Applause]
[Applause]
[Applause] [Music]
[Music]
[Music] after the diesel engine successfully
after the diesel engine successfully
after the diesel engine successfully passed its practical test in 1924 in the
passed its practical test in 1924 in the
passed its practical test in 1924 in the world's first diesel truck the Benz five
world's first diesel truck the Benz five
world's first diesel truck the Benz five tonnes the production of a diesel
tonnes the production of a diesel
tonnes the production of a diesel passenger car was within reach the basic
passenger car was within reach the basic
passenger car was within reach the basic requirement was the pre chamber
requirement was the pre chamber
requirement was the pre chamber principle invented by prosper L'Orange
principle invented by prosper L'Orange
principle invented by prosper L'Orange in autumn 1933 the first experimental
in autumn 1933 the first experimental
in autumn 1933 the first experimental engines 3.86 cylinders with an output of
engines 3.86 cylinders with an output of
engines 3.86 cylinders with an output of 80 horsepower were installed into test
80 horsepower were installed into test
80 horsepower were installed into test vehicles of the Mannheim model
vehicles of the Mannheim model
vehicles of the Mannheim model nevertheless the vibrations proved to be
nevertheless the vibrations proved to be
nevertheless the vibrations proved to be too strong for the chassis and therefore
too strong for the chassis and therefore
too strong for the chassis and therefore prevented their use in a passenger car
in 1935 under the direction of chief
in 1935 under the direction of chief
in 1935 under the direction of chief engineer Albert Hess it was finally
engineer Albert Hess it was finally
engineer Albert Hess it was finally possible to install a two point six
possible to install a two point six
possible to install a two point six liter engine generating 45 horsepower
liter engine generating 45 horsepower
liter engine generating 45 horsepower into a lengthened chassis of the model
into a lengthened chassis of the model
into a lengthened chassis of the model 200 Daimler Benz displayed the result at
200 Daimler Benz displayed the result at
200 Daimler Benz displayed the result at the Berlin Motor Show the type 2 60d in
the Berlin Motor Show the type 2 60d in
the Berlin Motor Show the type 2 60d in the six seated Pullman landal a version
the six seated Pullman landal a version
the six seated Pullman landal a version the first 13 vehicles had already been
the first 13 vehicles had already been
the first 13 vehicles had already been produced since July of the previous year
produced since July of the previous year
produced since July of the previous year to 60d was the world's first passenger
to 60d was the world's first passenger
to 60d was the world's first passenger car with a diesel engine
car with a diesel engine
car with a diesel engine [Music]
from September 1936 the 260 D was
from September 1936 the 260 D was
from September 1936 the 260 D was unofficial body styles such as the fixed
unofficial body styles such as the fixed
unofficial body styles such as the fixed top pullman sedan for the 5 seats today
and the cabriolet be seating four or
and the cabriolet be seating four or
and the cabriolet be seating four or five
five
five [Music]
[Music]
[Music] due to the reliability of the CI engine
due to the reliability of the CI engine
due to the reliability of the CI engine the 260 D was predestined for commercial
the 260 D was predestined for commercial
the 260 D was predestined for commercial use as a taxi at a top speed of almost
use as a taxi at a top speed of almost
use as a taxi at a top speed of almost 100 km/h a full 10 litre fuel tank could
100 km/h a full 10 litre fuel tank could
100 km/h a full 10 litre fuel tank could go 400 to 500 kilometers the 9500
go 400 to 500 kilometers the 9500
go 400 to 500 kilometers the 9500 Reichsmarks price did not make the 260 D
Reichsmarks price did not make the 260 D
Reichsmarks price did not make the 260 D as special offer but the economic
as special offer but the economic
as special offer but the economic running cost quickly balanced the
running cost quickly balanced the
running cost quickly balanced the investment production of a 260 d
investment production of a 260 d
investment production of a 260 d internally w 138 reached up to 1967 by
internally w 138 reached up to 1967 by
internally w 138 reached up to 1967 by December 1940 the car proved the
December 1940 the car proved the
December 1940 the car proved the advantages of the diesel engine and thus
advantages of the diesel engine and thus
advantages of the diesel engine and thus marked the beginning of the diesel cars
marked the beginning of the diesel cars
marked the beginning of the diesel cars rise to success
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] during the war most of the daimler-benz
during the war most of the daimler-benz
during the war most of the daimler-benz manufacturing plants were destroyed the
manufacturing plants were destroyed the
manufacturing plants were destroyed the production afterwards resumed with the
production afterwards resumed with the
production afterwards resumed with the proven model 170 V although at first
proven model 170 V although at first
proven model 170 V although at first Americans only licensed repairing work
Americans only licensed repairing work
Americans only licensed repairing work on u.s. army vehicles and the production
on u.s. army vehicles and the production
on u.s. army vehicles and the production of delivery vans which were urgently
of delivery vans which were urgently
of delivery vans which were urgently needed for reconstruction in May 1946
needed for reconstruction in May 1946
needed for reconstruction in May 1946 the first flatbed truck was produced
the first flatbed truck was produced
the first flatbed truck was produced followed a month later by a delivery van
ambulance and police cars extended the
ambulance and police cars extended the
ambulance and police cars extended the model range in autumn and in July 1947
model range in autumn and in July 1947
model range in autumn and in July 1947 production of the 4-door 170 V sedan was
production of the 4-door 170 V sedan was
production of the 4-door 170 V sedan was resumed in May 1949 the types 170 d and
resumed in May 1949 the types 170 d and
resumed in May 1949 the types 170 d and 170 s were presented the first newly
170 s were presented the first newly
170 s were presented the first newly designed cars the 170 was outstanding on
designed cars the 170 was outstanding on
designed cars the 170 was outstanding on account of its efficient one point seven
account of its efficient one point seven
account of its efficient one point seven liter diesel engine which even in those
liter diesel engine which even in those
liter diesel engine which even in those days burned clearly less fuel than its
days burned clearly less fuel than its
days burned clearly less fuel than its petrol-powered counterpart the types 170
petrol-powered counterpart the types 170
petrol-powered counterpart the types 170 V in 170 D benefited from substantial
V in 170 D benefited from substantial
V in 170 D benefited from substantial makeovers in May 1950 to differentiate
makeovers in May 1950 to differentiate
makeovers in May 1950 to differentiate them from the originals the improved
them from the originals the improved
them from the originals the improved versions were internally called 170 ba
versions were internally called 170 ba
versions were internally called 170 ba and DA
and DA
and DA [Music]
two years later both models were
two years later both models were
two years later both models were modified again models 170 V B and D B
modified again models 170 V B and D B
modified again models 170 V B and D B were fitted with widened rear axles
were fitted with widened rear axles
were fitted with widened rear axles bumpers and an enhanced windshield
bumpers and an enhanced windshield
bumpers and an enhanced windshield behind which the wiping mechanism was
behind which the wiping mechanism was
behind which the wiping mechanism was installed
installed
installed additionally the louvers on the side of
additionally the louvers on the side of
additionally the louvers on the side of the hood were replaced by two horizontal
the hood were replaced by two horizontal
the hood were replaced by two horizontal strips
[Applause]
production of the 170 v and 170 D
production of the 170 v and 170 D
production of the 170 v and 170 D continued until 1953 the continuing
continued until 1953 the continuing
continued until 1953 the continuing success of the model was mainly due to
success of the model was mainly due to
success of the model was mainly due to its efficient performance reliability
its efficient performance reliability
its efficient performance reliability and durability as the new flagship of
and durability as the new flagship of
and durability as the new flagship of its color program in May 1949
its color program in May 1949
its color program in May 1949 mercedes-benz presented another
mercedes-benz presented another
mercedes-benz presented another spectacular vehicle the type 170 s in
spectacular vehicle the type 170 s in
spectacular vehicle the type 170 s in terms of style and engineering it was
terms of style and engineering it was
terms of style and engineering it was based on the pre-war type 230 but it
based on the pre-war type 230 but it
based on the pre-war type 230 but it differed from its predecessor having a
differed from its predecessor having a
differed from its predecessor having a more powerful engine and improved front
more powerful engine and improved front
more powerful engine and improved front axle and a more spacious chassis the
axle and a more spacious chassis the
axle and a more spacious chassis the range was extended with a two-seat
range was extended with a two-seat
range was extended with a two-seat Cabriolet a and a four seat Cabriolet B
Cabriolet a and a four seat Cabriolet B
Cabriolet a and a four seat Cabriolet B the Cabriolet a especially was regarded
the Cabriolet a especially was regarded
the Cabriolet a especially was regarded as a luxury vehicle and added class to
as a luxury vehicle and added class to
as a luxury vehicle and added class to the program
while undergoing substantial
while undergoing substantial
while undergoing substantial improvements in January 1952 the 170s
improvements in January 1952 the 170s
improvements in January 1952 the 170s was supplied with a steering column
was supplied with a steering column
was supplied with a steering column shift and a starter button amongst other
shift and a starter button amongst other
shift and a starter button amongst other things the variation was internally
things the variation was internally
things the variation was internally called 170 B and it's prominent features
called 170 B and it's prominent features
called 170 B and it's prominent features included an enlarged rear window an
included an enlarged rear window an
included an enlarged rear window an internal trunk lid hinges at the same
internal trunk lid hinges at the same
internal trunk lid hinges at the same time the new type 170 DS was displayed
time the new type 170 DS was displayed
time the new type 170 DS was displayed equipped with a diesel engine of type
equipped with a diesel engine of type
equipped with a diesel engine of type 170 da it clearly exceeded the sales
170 da it clearly exceeded the sales
170 da it clearly exceeded the sales volume of the petrol powered sister
volume of the petrol powered sister
volume of the petrol powered sister model in 1953 the technically advanced
model in 1953 the technically advanced
model in 1953 the technically advanced follow-ups of the 170 s V and the 170 s
follow-ups of the 170 s V and the 170 s
follow-ups of the 170 s V and the 170 s D were introduced as an alternative to
D were introduced as an alternative to
D were introduced as an alternative to the latest design type 180 Ponton which
the latest design type 180 Ponton which
the latest design type 180 Ponton which was met with immense skepticism by the
was met with immense skepticism by the
was met with immense skepticism by the more traditionally minded customers
more traditionally minded customers
more traditionally minded customers [Music]
the last edition combined the largely
the last edition combined the largely
the last edition combined the largely unchanged chassis of the predecessors
unchanged chassis of the predecessors
unchanged chassis of the predecessors with the more spacious bodies of the 170
with the more spacious bodies of the 170
with the more spacious bodies of the 170 SB and 170 DS respectively here again
SB and 170 DS respectively here again
SB and 170 DS respectively here again the diesel version was sold in higher
the diesel version was sold in higher
the diesel version was sold in higher volumes than the gasoline model
volumes than the gasoline model
volumes than the gasoline model hence production of the 170 SV ended in
hence production of the 170 SV ended in
hence production of the 170 SV ended in February 1955 whereas type 170 SD last
February 1955 whereas type 170 SD last
February 1955 whereas type 170 SD last came off the line in September of the
came off the line in September of the
came off the line in September of the same year
same year
same year [Music]
[Music]
[Music] along with the legendary Adenauer
along with the legendary Adenauer
along with the legendary Adenauer Mercedes the mercedes-benz type 220
Mercedes the mercedes-benz type 220
Mercedes the mercedes-benz type 220 internally W 187 debuted the first
internally W 187 debuted the first
internally W 187 debuted the first International Automobile Show in
International Automobile Show in
International Automobile Show in Frankfurt in 1951 in designing terms the
Frankfurt in 1951 in designing terms the
Frankfurt in 1951 in designing terms the 220 was largely based on the 170 s and
220 was largely based on the 170 s and
220 was largely based on the 170 s and so chassis and body were nearly
so chassis and body were nearly
so chassis and body were nearly identical but the headlights bestowed
identical but the headlights bestowed
identical but the headlights bestowed the vehicle with a brand new face since
the vehicle with a brand new face since
the vehicle with a brand new face since they were now integrated into the front
they were now integrated into the front
they were now integrated into the front fenders compensating for the noticeably
fenders compensating for the noticeably
fenders compensating for the noticeably higher engine performance the front
higher engine performance the front
higher engine performance the front wheels of a 220 were equipped with
wheels of a 220 were equipped with
wheels of a 220 were equipped with duplex drum brakes an octane compensator
duplex drum brakes an octane compensator
duplex drum brakes an octane compensator made the engine suitable for different
made the engine suitable for different
made the engine suitable for different fuel qualities the 220 was alternatively
fuel qualities the 220 was alternatively
fuel qualities the 220 was alternatively available as sedan
available as sedan
available as sedan [Music]
elegant Cabriolet a
or four-seat Cabriolet be
or four-seat Cabriolet be
or four-seat Cabriolet be [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the two-seat Cabriolet was a genuine
the two-seat Cabriolet was a genuine
the two-seat Cabriolet was a genuine dream vehicle the 18-thousand dark price
dream vehicle the 18-thousand dark price
dream vehicle the 18-thousand dark price tag and a modest production volume of
tag and a modest production volume of
tag and a modest production volume of 1278 proved it's highly exclusive
1278 proved it's highly exclusive
1278 proved it's highly exclusive character in december 1953 another body
character in december 1953 another body
character in december 1953 another body style was introduced the new coupe a
style was introduced the new coupe a
style was introduced the new coupe a quickly assumed the position have
quickly assumed the position have
quickly assumed the position have arguably the most exclusive version of
arguably the most exclusive version of
arguably the most exclusive version of model 220 the basic charge was an
model 220 the basic charge was an
model 220 the basic charge was an exorbitant 20850 Deutschmarks plus a
exorbitant 20850 Deutschmarks plus a
exorbitant 20850 Deutschmarks plus a sunroof added another 1150 marks to the
sunroof added another 1150 marks to the
sunroof added another 1150 marks to the bill technically and stylistically the
bill technically and stylistically the
bill technically and stylistically the coupe a was based on the Cabriolet a and
coupe a was based on the Cabriolet a and
coupe a was based on the Cabriolet a and so both were equipped with new and
so both were equipped with new and
so both were equipped with new and improved 85 horsepower engines
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] production of a 2:20 sedan finally
production of a 2:20 sedan finally
production of a 2:20 sedan finally ceased in 1954 after a total of 16,000
ceased in 1954 after a total of 16,000
ceased in 1954 after a total of 16,000 156 units the last Cabriolet had already
156 units the last Cabriolet had already
156 units the last Cabriolet had already left the Sindelfingen facilities a year
left the Sindelfingen facilities a year
left the Sindelfingen facilities a year before only coupe phase and the
before only coupe phase and the
before only coupe phase and the Cabriolet a were still manufactured up
Cabriolet a were still manufactured up
Cabriolet a were still manufactured up until August 1955
a magical moment for mercedes-benz came
a magical moment for mercedes-benz came
a magical moment for mercedes-benz came about in 1951 the unveiling of an
about in 1951 the unveiling of an
about in 1951 the unveiling of an automobile that wrote history type 300
automobile that wrote history type 300
automobile that wrote history type 300 internally W 186 was the biggest and
internally W 186 was the biggest and
internally W 186 was the biggest and fastest series produced German car of
fastest series produced German car of
fastest series produced German car of its time
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] a refined sedan car of distinguished
a refined sedan car of distinguished
a refined sedan car of distinguished class it quickly became the preferred
class it quickly became the preferred
class it quickly became the preferred vehicle of famous German statesman
vehicle of famous German statesman
vehicle of famous German statesman outstanding personalities like Federal
outstanding personalities like Federal
outstanding personalities like Federal Minister Ludwig Erhard Sat and it's
Minister Ludwig Erhard Sat and it's
Minister Ludwig Erhard Sat and it's comfortable backseat however the myth
comfortable backseat however the myth
comfortable backseat however the myth revolving around the 300 goes back to
revolving around the 300 goes back to
revolving around the 300 goes back to the man who shaped the young Federal
the man who shaped the young Federal
the man who shaped the young Federal Republic like no one else Konrad
Republic like no one else Konrad
Republic like no one else Konrad Adenauer the first German Chancellor
Adenauer the first German Chancellor
Adenauer the first German Chancellor just could not do without it and even
just could not do without it and even
just could not do without it and even travelled abroad in his official car no
travelled abroad in his official car no
travelled abroad in his official car no wonder the 300 is commonly known today
wonder the 300 is commonly known today
wonder the 300 is commonly known today as Adenauer Mercedes just like type 220
as Adenauer Mercedes just like type 220
as Adenauer Mercedes just like type 220 the 300 was run by a six-cylinder engine
the 300 was run by a six-cylinder engine
the 300 was run by a six-cylinder engine with an overhead camshaft the first
with an overhead camshaft the first
with an overhead camshaft the first version produced an output of 115
version produced an output of 115
version produced an output of 115 horsepower and reached what was then a
horsepower and reached what was then a
horsepower and reached what was then a stunning top speed of 160 km/h the
stunning top speed of 160 km/h the
stunning top speed of 160 km/h the chassis frame design resembled those of
chassis frame design resembled those of
chassis frame design resembled those of types 170 s and 220 but was adapted to
types 170 s and 220 but was adapted to
types 170 s and 220 but was adapted to suit the higher weight and striking
suit the higher weight and striking
suit the higher weight and striking performance of the 300 when heavy loads
performance of the 300 when heavy loads
performance of the 300 when heavy loads were carried auxilary torsion bars could
were carried auxilary torsion bars could
were carried auxilary torsion bars could be switched into action in the rear
be switched into action in the rear
be switched into action in the rear suspension to level the wheels a
suspension to level the wheels a
suspension to level the wheels a completely novel feature of the ad Maur
completely novel feature of the ad Maur
completely novel feature of the ad Maur Mercedes which was also available with a
Mercedes which was also available with a
Mercedes which was also available with a sunroof
sunroof
sunroof [Music]
another option the Cabrio lady with five
another option the Cabrio lady with five
another option the Cabrio lady with five or six seats
or six seats
or six seats [Music]
the first substantial improvements were
the first substantial improvements were
the first substantial improvements were carried out in 1954 the output of the
carried out in 1954 the output of the
carried out in 1954 the output of the new version internally dubbed 300 B was
new version internally dubbed 300 B was
new version internally dubbed 300 B was raised to 125 horsepower brake shoes
raised to 125 horsepower brake shoes
raised to 125 horsepower brake shoes were enhanced and brake boosters added
were enhanced and brake boosters added
were enhanced and brake boosters added what made the 300 be distinguishable
what made the 300 be distinguishable
what made the 300 be distinguishable were front vent appends chrome fittings
were front vent appends chrome fittings
were front vent appends chrome fittings on the rear fenders and over riders on
on the rear fenders and over riders on
on the rear fenders and over riders on both sides
both sides
both sides [Music]
[Music]
[Music] a new modified type 300 was released in
a new modified type 300 was released in
a new modified type 300 was released in 1955 the new version internally called
1955 the new version internally called
1955 the new version internally called 300c was discernible by its broadened
300c was discernible by its broadened
300c was discernible by its broadened rear window and the bigger tires
it was also provided with a single joint
it was also provided with a single joint
it was also provided with a single joint swing axle as an extra mercedes-benz
swing axle as an extra mercedes-benz
swing axle as an extra mercedes-benz offered an automatic transmission for
offered an automatic transmission for
offered an automatic transmission for the first time in the summer of 1957
the first time in the summer of 1957
the first time in the summer of 1957 another thoroughly revised version was
another thoroughly revised version was
another thoroughly revised version was introduced technically and stylistically
introduced technically and stylistically
introduced technically and stylistically the new 300 clearly differed from its
the new 300 clearly differed from its
the new 300 clearly differed from its predecessor it's design designation W
predecessor it's design designation W
predecessor it's design designation W 189 separated the internally named 300 D
189 separated the internally named 300 D
189 separated the internally named 300 D into an independent model range
into an independent model range
into an independent model range [Music]
the fuel in the engine was not atomized
the fuel in the engine was not atomized
the fuel in the engine was not atomized by a carburetor but by direct fuel
by a carburetor but by direct fuel
by a carburetor but by direct fuel injection which propelled the output of
injection which propelled the output of
injection which propelled the output of the 300 D to 160 horsepower
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] by request the new Adenauer Mercedes was
by request the new Adenauer Mercedes was
by request the new Adenauer Mercedes was available with servo steering and
available with servo steering and
available with servo steering and starting from December 1958 even with
starting from December 1958 even with
starting from December 1958 even with air-conditioning incidentally for the
air-conditioning incidentally for the
air-conditioning incidentally for the first time in a mercedes-benz passenger
first time in a mercedes-benz passenger
first time in a mercedes-benz passenger car first and foremost the body was
car first and foremost the body was
car first and foremost the body was modernized which became apparent with
modernized which became apparent with
modernized which became apparent with the broaden window areas the range was
the broaden window areas the range was
the broaden window areas the range was complemented again with a Cabrio lady
complemented again with a Cabrio lady
complemented again with a Cabrio lady with an added sum of 8,500 marks another
with an added sum of 8,500 marks another
with an added sum of 8,500 marks another exclusive variation with an impressive
exclusive variation with an impressive
exclusive variation with an impressive appearance up to this day
appearance up to this day
appearance up to this day [Music]
[Music]
[Music] Peggy Venus Rida Khalifa - mercedes-benz
Peggy Venus Rida Khalifa - mercedes-benz
Peggy Venus Rida Khalifa - mercedes-benz vans Dendi given and fr whom common even
vans Dendi given and fr whom common even
vans Dendi given and fr whom common even iron farts are indeed on website has
iron farts are indeed on website has
iron farts are indeed on website has been standard into Goethe Sevilla le
been standard into Goethe Sevilla le
been standard into Goethe Sevilla le shoe brush sign on Eden's were outscored
shoe brush sign on Eden's were outscored
shoe brush sign on Eden's were outscored in the conference common biddies abide
in the conference common biddies abide
in the conference common biddies abide in her in October 1951 a new sensation
in her in October 1951 a new sensation
in her in October 1951 a new sensation debuted at the Paris Auto Show type 300s
debuted at the Paris Auto Show type 300s
debuted at the Paris Auto Show type 300s without a doubt one of the most
without a doubt one of the most
without a doubt one of the most attractive cars of its epi' it was
attractive cars of its epi' it was
attractive cars of its epi' it was positioned as a prestigious car with a
positioned as a prestigious car with a
positioned as a prestigious car with a sporty Flair which could satisfy the
sporty Flair which could satisfy the
sporty Flair which could satisfy the highest demands in road-holding and
highest demands in road-holding and
highest demands in road-holding and speed this was echoed and reviews by the
speed this was echoed and reviews by the
speed this was echoed and reviews by the international trade press which
international trade press which
international trade press which celebrated the new model as vehicle for
celebrated the new model as vehicle for
celebrated the new model as vehicle for the world's elite and benchmark for what
the world's elite and benchmark for what
the world's elite and benchmark for what is obtainable in today's car production
is obtainable in today's car production
is obtainable in today's car production technically the 300s was mostly based on
technically the 300s was mostly based on
technically the 300s was mostly based on the Adenauer Mercedes the wheelbase was
the Adenauer Mercedes the wheelbase was
the Adenauer Mercedes the wheelbase was shortened by 150 millimeters while the
shortened by 150 millimeters while the
shortened by 150 millimeters while the engine performance was heightened with
engine performance was heightened with
engine performance was heightened with an output of 150 horsepower the 300s
an output of 150 horsepower the 300s
an output of 150 horsepower the 300s sped up to 175 km/h even leaving a
sped up to 175 km/h even leaving a
sped up to 175 km/h even leaving a Porsche effortlessly behind
Porsche effortlessly behind
Porsche effortlessly behind [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the 300s was offered as Cabriolet a
the 300s was offered as Cabriolet a
the 300s was offered as Cabriolet a roadster or coupe a a total of five
roadster or coupe a a total of five
roadster or coupe a a total of five hundred sixty units have been built
hundred sixty units have been built
hundred sixty units have been built before a customized version entered the
before a customized version entered the
before a customized version entered the market in 1955 the most profound changes
market in 1955 the most profound changes
market in 1955 the most profound changes were with the rear axle and engine the
were with the rear axle and engine the
were with the rear axle and engine the internally called
internally called
internally called 300 SC was provided with a single joint
300 SC was provided with a single joint
300 SC was provided with a single joint swing axle that had a lower pivotal
swing axle that had a lower pivotal
swing axle that had a lower pivotal point the fuel mixture was not aspirated
point the fuel mixture was not aspirated
point the fuel mixture was not aspirated by three carburetors
by three carburetors
by three carburetors but with direct fuel injection with the
but with direct fuel injection with the
but with direct fuel injection with the parallel increase of compression the
parallel increase of compression the
parallel increase of compression the engines output was raised to 175
engines output was raised to 175
engines output was raised to 175 horsepower a prestigious chrome label
horsepower a prestigious chrome label
horsepower a prestigious chrome label alluding to a tread on Schmidt's motor
alluding to a tread on Schmidt's motor
alluding to a tread on Schmidt's motor and could be found under the trunk
and could be found under the trunk
and could be found under the trunk handle at the back
handle at the back
handle at the back [Music]
in spite of technical and visual
in spite of technical and visual
in spite of technical and visual improvements of all three types of the
improvements of all three types of the
improvements of all three types of the 300s see only a total amount of 200
300s see only a total amount of 200
300s see only a total amount of 200 units were produced no wonder since the
units were produced no wonder since the
units were produced no wonder since the 300sl roadster which was available from
300sl roadster which was available from
300sl roadster which was available from 1957 on was four thousand march cheaper
1957 on was four thousand march cheaper
1957 on was four thousand march cheaper despite its modern design and advanced
despite its modern design and advanced
despite its modern design and advanced driving performance nevertheless both
driving performance nevertheless both
driving performance nevertheless both versions of the 188 range are counted
versions of the 188 range are counted
versions of the 188 range are counted among the most exclusive post-war
among the most exclusive post-war
among the most exclusive post-war mercedes-benz passenger cars and are
mercedes-benz passenger cars and are
mercedes-benz passenger cars and are today sought-after collector's cars in
today sought-after collector's cars in
today sought-after collector's cars in September 1953 mercedes-benz presented
September 1953 mercedes-benz presented
September 1953 mercedes-benz presented its first passenger car with a body and
its first passenger car with a body and
its first passenger car with a body and Ponton style type 180 had fully
Ponton style type 180 had fully
Ponton style type 180 had fully integrated fenders and a rectangular
integrated fenders and a rectangular
integrated fenders and a rectangular outline a design that considerably
outline a design that considerably
outline a design that considerably reduced air resistance and the sound of
reduced air resistance and the sound of
reduced air resistance and the sound of wind and at the same time allowed a more
wind and at the same time allowed a more
wind and at the same time allowed a more spacious interior another novelty was
spacious interior another novelty was
spacious interior another novelty was the integral body which for the first
the integral body which for the first
the integral body which for the first time was designed to be welded to the
time was designed to be welded to the
time was designed to be welded to the chassis in January 1954 the 120 series
chassis in January 1954 the 120 series
chassis in January 1954 the 120 series was supplemented with model 180 d almost
was supplemented with model 180 d almost
was supplemented with model 180 d almost identical to its gasoline-powered sister
identical to its gasoline-powered sister
identical to its gasoline-powered sister model both types benefited from
model both types benefited from
model both types benefited from September 1955 on from the new single
September 1955 on from the new single
September 1955 on from the new single joint swing axle which was introduced in
joint swing axle which was introduced in
joint swing axle which was introduced in type 228 one and a half years previously
type 228 one and a half years previously
type 228 one and a half years previously in March 1956 a third model joined the
in March 1956 a third model joined the
in March 1956 a third model joined the four-cylinder range type 190 was
four-cylinder range type 190 was
four-cylinder range type 190 was characterized by an engine that could
characterized by an engine that could
characterized by an engine that could hit 75 horsepower
hit 75 horsepower
hit 75 horsepower although it originated from the 190 SL
although it originated from the 190 SL
although it originated from the 190 SL it was considerably tamer the brakes
it was considerably tamer the brakes
it was considerably tamer the brakes were adapted and equipped with ribbed
were adapted and equipped with ribbed
were adapted and equipped with ribbed turbo cooled brake drums
turbo cooled brake drums
turbo cooled brake drums [Music]
[Music]
[Music] with the motto more precious but not
with the motto more precious but not
with the motto more precious but not more expensive the modified type 188
more expensive the modified type 188
more expensive the modified type 188 followed in the summer of 1957
followed in the summer of 1957
followed in the summer of 1957 now also equipped with a 1.9 liter
now also equipped with a 1.9 liter
now also equipped with a 1.9 liter engine about a year later a second
engine about a year later a second
engine about a year later a second diesel model the 190 D with an output of
diesel model the 190 D with an output of
diesel model the 190 D with an output of 50 horsepower joined it and became an
50 horsepower joined it and became an
50 horsepower joined it and became an immediate sales hit the modernized
immediate sales hit the modernized
immediate sales hit the modernized versions 180b
versions 180b
versions 180b 180 DB 190 B and 190 DB from 1959 were
180 DB 190 B and 190 DB from 1959 were
180 DB 190 B and 190 DB from 1959 were memorable for their radiator grilles and
memorable for their radiator grilles and
memorable for their radiator grilles and bulky bumpers
bulky bumpers
bulky bumpers [Music]
the punt on four cylinders received its
the punt on four cylinders received its
the punt on four cylinders received its final makeover in August 1961 the drive
final makeover in August 1961 the drive
final makeover in August 1961 the drive of the 180c was slightly modified while
of the 180c was slightly modified while
of the 180c was slightly modified while the 180 DC was equipped with a
the 180 DC was equipped with a
the 180 DC was equipped with a completely new engine mercedes-benz
completely new engine mercedes-benz
completely new engine mercedes-benz Ponton era ended in autumn 1962 in nine
Ponton era ended in autumn 1962 in nine
Ponton era ended in autumn 1962 in nine years a total of 440 two thousand nine
years a total of 440 two thousand nine
years a total of 440 two thousand nine hundred sixty three units of the
hundred sixty three units of the
hundred sixty three units of the four-cylinder range had been built
while the four-cylinder Ponton types
while the four-cylinder Ponton types
while the four-cylinder Ponton types were positioned in the mid range type
were positioned in the mid range type
were positioned in the mid range type 228 which was introduced in March 1954
228 which was introduced in March 1954
228 which was introduced in March 1954 clearly targeted the upper class the
clearly targeted the upper class the
clearly targeted the upper class the six-cylinder type was given the
six-cylinder type was given the
six-cylinder type was given the self-supporting body in Ponton shape and
self-supporting body in Ponton shape and
self-supporting body in Ponton shape and at a quick glance could hardly be
at a quick glance could hardly be
at a quick glance could hardly be differentiated from its little brothers
differentiated from its little brothers
differentiated from its little brothers [Music]
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] however the wheelbase of the 220 a was
however the wheelbase of the 220 a was
however the wheelbase of the 220 a was greater by 170 millimeters allowing for
greater by 170 millimeters allowing for
greater by 170 millimeters allowing for extra leg room in the back
extra leg room in the back
extra leg room in the back [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the hood on both sides of the radiator
the hood on both sides of the radiator
the hood on both sides of the radiator grille was almost flush with the bumper
grille was almost flush with the bumper
grille was almost flush with the bumper [Music]
air vents were positioned behind the
air vents were positioned behind the
air vents were positioned behind the series produced fog lamps and the front
series produced fog lamps and the front
series produced fog lamps and the front indicators were set in chrome cases
indicators were set in chrome cases
indicators were set in chrome cases mounted on the very front of the fender
mounted on the very front of the fender
mounted on the very front of the fender [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the 6-cylinder engine of the 228
the 6-cylinder engine of the 228
the 6-cylinder engine of the 228 descended from its predecessor of the
descended from its predecessor of the
descended from its predecessor of the 187 range but it was modified in certain
187 range but it was modified in certain
187 range but it was modified in certain ways which was noticeable with its 85
ways which was noticeable with its 85
ways which was noticeable with its 85 horsepower output
horsepower output
horsepower output [Music]
[Music]
[Music] in March 1956 types to 19 and to 20s
in March 1956 types to 19 and to 20s
in March 1956 types to 19 and to 20s were launched as successors of the first
were launched as successors of the first
were launched as successors of the first six-cylinder model with a Ponton body
six-cylinder model with a Ponton body
six-cylinder model with a Ponton body the performance of the 200s was raised
the performance of the 200s was raised
the performance of the 200s was raised to 100 horsepower by two toe phase
to 100 horsepower by two toe phase
to 100 horsepower by two toe phase carburetors model 219 on the other hand
carburetors model 219 on the other hand
carburetors model 219 on the other hand internally called w 105 was to some
internally called w 105 was to some
internally called w 105 was to some degree a hybrid derived from models 190
degree a hybrid derived from models 190
degree a hybrid derived from models 190 and 220 it was supposed to target new
and 220 it was supposed to target new
and 220 it was supposed to target new customers as a budget prized basic model
customers as a budget prized basic model
customers as a budget prized basic model about two years later another new
about two years later another new
about two years later another new six-cylinder model was released the 220
six-cylinder model was released the 220
six-cylinder model was released the 220 se the model internally known as W 128
se the model internally known as W 128
se the model internally known as W 128 mostly resembled the 220 yes but was
mostly resembled the 220 yes but was
mostly resembled the 220 yes but was additionally supplied with a
additionally supplied with a
additionally supplied with a fuel-injected engine and raised the
fuel-injected engine and raised the
fuel-injected engine and raised the output to a stunning 115 horsepower with
output to a stunning 115 horsepower with
output to a stunning 115 horsepower with its higher price and a limited total
its higher price and a limited total
its higher price and a limited total production volume of 1974 it was the
production volume of 1974 it was the
production volume of 1974 it was the most exclusive model of the range in
most exclusive model of the range in
most exclusive model of the range in August 1959 the types - 19 - 20 s and
August 1959 the types - 19 - 20 s and
August 1959 the types - 19 - 20 s and 220 se were succeeded by the new fin
220 se were succeeded by the new fin
220 se were succeeded by the new fin tail model range 111 in five years of
tail model range 111 in five years of
tail model range 111 in five years of production time 111,000 35 six cylinder
production time 111,000 35 six cylinder
production time 111,000 35 six cylinder saloons with Ponton body came into being
saloons with Ponton body came into being
saloons with Ponton body came into being from a technical point of view all
from a technical point of view all
from a technical point of view all Mercedes saloons sense then have a
Mercedes saloons sense then have a
Mercedes saloons sense then have a Ponton shaped body nevertheless the name
Ponton shaped body nevertheless the name
Ponton shaped body nevertheless the name Ponton Mercedes is reserved for the
Ponton Mercedes is reserved for the
Ponton Mercedes is reserved for the original model generation
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] it was to become the legendary goal wing
it was to become the legendary goal wing
it was to become the legendary goal wing in the history of the automobile the
in the history of the automobile the
in the history of the automobile the 300sl coupe a the first post-war
300sl coupe a the first post-war
300sl coupe a the first post-war thoroughbred mercedes-benz sports car
conceptionally this dream vehicle with a
conceptionally this dream vehicle with a
conceptionally this dream vehicle with a dream price of twenty nine thousand nine
dream price of twenty nine thousand nine
dream price of twenty nine thousand nine hundred marks which was internally
hundred marks which was internally
hundred marks which was internally called w 198 was based on the racing
called w 198 was based on the racing
called w 198 was based on the racing model 300 SL which celebrated triumphant
model 300 SL which celebrated triumphant
model 300 SL which celebrated triumphant victories throughout 1952 the American
victories throughout 1952 the American
victories throughout 1952 the American importer max Huffman was foremost in
importer max Huffman was foremost in
importer max Huffman was foremost in pushing development of a serialized
pushing development of a serialized
pushing development of a serialized version the result was presented in
version the result was presented in
version the result was presented in February 1954 at the International Motor
February 1954 at the International Motor
February 1954 at the International Motor Sports Show in New York the most
Sports Show in New York the most
Sports Show in New York the most striking feature is shared with the 52
striking feature is shared with the 52
striking feature is shared with the 52 model was the famous winged doors
model was the famous winged doors
model was the famous winged doors hence the english name lil wayne
hence the english name lil wayne
hence the english name lil wayne although an obvious eye catcher
although an obvious eye catcher
although an obvious eye catcher even today this unusual solution stemmed
even today this unusual solution stemmed
even today this unusual solution stemmed only from a small engineering snag the
only from a small engineering snag the
only from a small engineering snag the tubular frame borrowed from the SL racer
tubular frame borrowed from the SL racer
tubular frame borrowed from the SL racer could not bear conventional doors
could not bear conventional doors
could not bear conventional doors further innovations were hidden under
further innovations were hidden under
further innovations were hidden under the streamlined body for the first time
the streamlined body for the first time
the streamlined body for the first time in a serialized car direct fuel
in a serialized car direct fuel
in a serialized car direct fuel injection was integrated this 215
injection was integrated this 215
injection was integrated this 215 horsepower engine had to be tilted to
horsepower engine had to be tilted to
horsepower engine had to be tilted to allow for a flattened front end the
allow for a flattened front end the
allow for a flattened front end the consistent lightweight construction
consistent lightweight construction
consistent lightweight construction resulted in spectacular performances
resulted in spectacular performances
resulted in spectacular performances hitting top speeds between 235 and 260
hitting top speeds between 235 and 260
hitting top speeds between 235 and 260 km/h
May 1957 saw the last of the 1400
May 1957 saw the last of the 1400
May 1957 saw the last of the 1400 Goldwing coupe a units go forth from the
Goldwing coupe a units go forth from the
Goldwing coupe a units go forth from the Sindelfingen line its successor was
Sindelfingen line its successor was
Sindelfingen line its successor was introduced later the same year at the
introduced later the same year at the
introduced later the same year at the Auto Show and Geneva
Auto Show and Geneva
Auto Show and Geneva once again max Hoffman's tireless
once again max Hoffman's tireless
once again max Hoffman's tireless campaigning pushed the 300sl roadster x'
campaigning pushed the 300sl roadster x'
campaigning pushed the 300sl roadster x' development as he foresaw great sales
development as he foresaw great sales
development as he foresaw great sales opportunities for an open-top on the US
opportunities for an open-top on the US
opportunities for an open-top on the US market technically the roadster largely
market technically the roadster largely
market technically the roadster largely reflected its predecessor but this
reflected its predecessor but this
reflected its predecessor but this modified frame allowed conventional
modified frame allowed conventional
modified frame allowed conventional doors the rear suspension arms were
doors the rear suspension arms were
doors the rear suspension arms were substantially improved by lowering the
substantially improved by lowering the
substantially improved by lowering the axles central pivot point like the 228
from October 1958 on a detachable coupe
from October 1958 on a detachable coupe
from October 1958 on a detachable coupe a roof was available as an extra for the
a roof was available as an extra for the
a roof was available as an extra for the price of one thousand five hundred marks
price of one thousand five hundred marks
price of one thousand five hundred marks [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the 300sl roadster 1961 was endowed with
the 300sl roadster 1961 was endowed with
the 300sl roadster 1961 was endowed with Dunlop disc brakes on all wheels in 1962
Dunlop disc brakes on all wheels in 1962
Dunlop disc brakes on all wheels in 1962 a modified engine with a light metal
a modified engine with a light metal
a modified engine with a light metal block rounded the make over off
production and Sindelfingen ceased on
production and Sindelfingen ceased on
production and Sindelfingen ceased on february 8 to 1963 this date marked the
february 8 to 1963 this date marked the
february 8 to 1963 this date marked the end of an epoch for daimler-benz with
end of an epoch for daimler-benz with
end of an epoch for daimler-benz with the 300sl the last passenger car with a
the 300sl the last passenger car with a
the 300sl the last passenger car with a detached frame disappeared from the
detached frame disappeared from the
detached frame disappeared from the program roadsters like the Goldwing
program roadsters like the Goldwing
program roadsters like the Goldwing coupe a were collectors items from the
coupe a were collectors items from the
coupe a were collectors items from the start and have retained their allure to
start and have retained their allure to
start and have retained their allure to the present day for many years they have
the present day for many years they have
the present day for many years they have been amongst the most sought-after
been amongst the most sought-after
been amongst the most sought-after classics
[Music]
mercedes-benz started developing a new
mercedes-benz started developing a new
mercedes-benz started developing a new sports car based on the type 180 range
sports car based on the type 180 range
sports car based on the type 180 range in 1953
in 1953
in 1953 unlike the famous Goldwing coupe a the
unlike the famous Goldwing coupe a the
unlike the famous Goldwing coupe a the 190 SL roadster internally w 1:21 was
190 SL roadster internally w 1:21 was
190 SL roadster internally w 1:21 was not a thoroughbred sports car but a
not a thoroughbred sports car but a
not a thoroughbred sports car but a graceful sportive and above all travel
graceful sportive and above all travel
graceful sportive and above all travel suitable two-seater
suitable two-seater
suitable two-seater [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the body style was strongly reminiscent
the body style was strongly reminiscent
the body style was strongly reminiscent of its big brother
of its big brother
of its big brother the 300sl and the floorplan was a
the 300sl and the floorplan was a
the 300sl and the floorplan was a shortened version of the Mercedes 180
shortened version of the Mercedes 180
shortened version of the Mercedes 180 it's dependable rude holding praised by
it's dependable rude holding praised by
it's dependable rude holding praised by the trade press was on account of the
the trade press was on account of the
the trade press was on account of the coil-spring equipped single joint swing
coil-spring equipped single joint swing
coil-spring equipped single joint swing axles and their low
axles and their low
axles and their low pivotal point the 190 SL was powered by
pivotal point the 190 SL was powered by
pivotal point the 190 SL was powered by a newly developed four-cylinder engine
a newly developed four-cylinder engine
a newly developed four-cylinder engine with an overhead camshaft boosting 105
with an overhead camshaft boosting 105
with an overhead camshaft boosting 105 horsepower incidentally this became the
horsepower incidentally this became the
horsepower incidentally this became the ancestor of a whole family of engines
ancestor of a whole family of engines
ancestor of a whole family of engines and accelerated the Roadster to a top
and accelerated the Roadster to a top
and accelerated the Roadster to a top speed of over 170 km/h it cost the venn
speed of over 170 km/h it cost the venn
speed of over 170 km/h it cost the venn enormous sum of 16000 marks
enormous sum of 16000 marks
enormous sum of 16000 marks [Music]
the International unveiling of the 190sl
the International unveiling of the 190sl
the International unveiling of the 190sl together with the 300sl was held in
together with the 300sl was held in
together with the 300sl was held in February 1954 at the Motorsports show in
February 1954 at the Motorsports show in
February 1954 at the Motorsports show in New York
substantially improved the 190sl entered
substantially improved the 190sl entered
substantially improved the 190sl entered series production in May 1955 it was
series production in May 1955 it was
series production in May 1955 it was available in three different variations
available in three different variations
available in three different variations as a roaster with convertible time but
as a roaster with convertible time but
as a roaster with convertible time but without coop a top and as coupe a with
without coop a top and as coupe a with
without coop a top and as coupe a with detachable hard time optional with or
detachable hard time optional with or
detachable hard time optional with or without convertible top
without convertible top
without convertible top [Music]
[Music]
[Music] [Applause]
a total of 25 thousand 881 units were
a total of 25 thousand 881 units were
a total of 25 thousand 881 units were produced in the Sindelfingen plant by
produced in the Sindelfingen plant by
produced in the Sindelfingen plant by 1963 the majority of which went to the
1963 the majority of which went to the
1963 the majority of which went to the US market
US market
US market [Music]
your highness in total camp no your tip
your highness in total camp no your tip
your highness in total camp no your tip by daimler-benz tine cipher I'm no
by daimler-benz tine cipher I'm no
by daimler-benz tine cipher I'm no Yarmuth series at the Frankfurt Auto
Yarmuth series at the Frankfurt Auto
Yarmuth series at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1961 mercedes-benz presented the
Show in 1961 mercedes-benz presented the
Show in 1961 mercedes-benz presented the four cylinder types 190 C and 190 DC of
four cylinder types 190 C and 190 DC of
four cylinder types 190 C and 190 DC of the new 110 series just like the larger
the new 110 series just like the larger
the new 110 series just like the larger six cylinders with thin tail body the
six cylinders with thin tail body the
six cylinders with thin tail body the three bucks bodywork culminated in the
three bucks bodywork culminated in the
three bucks bodywork culminated in the new fin tail four-cylinder models for
new fin tail four-cylinder models for
new fin tail four-cylinder models for the first time in the company's history
the first time in the company's history
the first time in the company's history mid and upper range not only
mid and upper range not only
mid and upper range not only incorporated the same engines and
incorporated the same engines and
incorporated the same engines and components but they also displayed an
components but they also displayed an
components but they also displayed an almost identical body plus passengers
almost identical body plus passengers
almost identical body plus passengers and mid-range models could also enjoy a
and mid-range models could also enjoy a
and mid-range models could also enjoy a spacious interior
spacious interior
spacious interior [Music]
despite the standardized body the new
despite the standardized body the new
despite the standardized body the new four-cylinder types could be
four-cylinder types could be
four-cylinder types could be distinguished from the six cylinders
distinguished from the six cylinders
distinguished from the six cylinders with a glance to the front the 190s had
with a glance to the front the 190s had
with a glance to the front the 190s had round headlights and were clearly
round headlights and were clearly
round headlights and were clearly shorter a new and stronger diesel engine
shorter a new and stronger diesel engine
shorter a new and stronger diesel engine in the 190 DC generated 55 horsepower in
in the 190 DC generated 55 horsepower in
in the 190 DC generated 55 horsepower in August 1965 improved versions of the
August 1965 improved versions of the
August 1965 improved versions of the four-cylinder models entered the market
four-cylinder models entered the market
four-cylinder models entered the market with the new designations 200 and 200 d
with the new designations 200 and 200 d
with the new designations 200 and 200 d [Music]
the last fin tail models left the
the last fin tail models left the
the last fin tail models left the assembly line in February 1968 a total
assembly line in February 1968 a total
assembly line in February 1968 a total volume of 620 2453 sedans and 5859
volume of 620 2453 sedans and 5859
volume of 620 2453 sedans and 5859 chassis with partial bodies came from
chassis with partial bodies came from
chassis with partial bodies came from the Sindelfingen plant the new
the Sindelfingen plant the new
the Sindelfingen plant the new six-cylinder a class of its own
six-cylinder a class of its own
six-cylinder a class of its own this model launched three freshly
this model launched three freshly
this model launched three freshly designed six cylinders in August 1959
designed six cylinders in August 1959
designed six cylinders in August 1959 apart from single accessories the types
apart from single accessories the types
apart from single accessories the types 220 B 220 SP and 220 SE b only differed
220 B 220 SP and 220 SE b only differed
220 B 220 SP and 220 SE b only differed in terms of engine specifications the
in terms of engine specifications the
in terms of engine specifications the series internally w111 set a benchmark
series internally w111 set a benchmark
series internally w111 set a benchmark concerning passive safety for the first
concerning passive safety for the first
concerning passive safety for the first time a safety cage with defamation zones
time a safety cage with defamation zones
time a safety cage with defamation zones in front and rear was incorporated into
in front and rear was incorporated into
in front and rear was incorporated into a passenger car
[Applause]
[Applause]
[Applause] [Music]
[Music]
[Music] in the interior safety was the primary
in the interior safety was the primary
in the interior safety was the primary aim in providing a padded dashboard with
aim in providing a padded dashboard with
aim in providing a padded dashboard with lowered switches and a steering wheel
lowered switches and a steering wheel
lowered switches and a steering wheel with padded horn ring the engine range
with padded horn ring the engine range
with padded horn ring the engine range was carried over from forerunner models
was carried over from forerunner models
was carried over from forerunner models with slight modifications so that the
with slight modifications so that the
with slight modifications so that the 220 B now had an output of 95 horsepower
220 B now had an output of 95 horsepower
220 B now had an output of 95 horsepower while the 220s EB even boasted 120
while the 220s EB even boasted 120
while the 220s EB even boasted 120 horsepower
horsepower
horsepower a new upper range model was introduced
a new upper range model was introduced
a new upper range model was introduced in September 1961 the type 300 se
in September 1961 the type 300 se
in September 1961 the type 300 se exhibited numerous technical innovations
exhibited numerous technical innovations
exhibited numerous technical innovations such as a four deer automatic
such as a four deer automatic
such as a four deer automatic transmission newly developed servo
transmission newly developed servo
transmission newly developed servo steering and for the first time in a
steering and for the first time in a
steering and for the first time in a mercedes-benz air suspension in 1963 the
mercedes-benz air suspension in 1963 the
mercedes-benz air suspension in 1963 the subsequent 300s II had its wheelbase
subsequent 300s II had its wheelbase
subsequent 300s II had its wheelbase extended by 100 millimeters and an
extended by 100 millimeters and an
extended by 100 millimeters and an electrically operated partition could be
electrically operated partition could be
electrically operated partition could be installed upon special request
installed upon special request
installed upon special request Assembly of the 2.2 and 3 litre fin
Assembly of the 2.2 and 3 litre fin
Assembly of the 2.2 and 3 litre fin tails ceased in the summer of 1965 when
tails ceased in the summer of 1965 when
tails ceased in the summer of 1965 when the 200 B was replaced by type 2 30s
the 200 B was replaced by type 2 30s
the 200 B was replaced by type 2 30s which was supplied with a hydropneumatic
which was supplied with a hydropneumatic
which was supplied with a hydropneumatic compensator spring at the rear axle in
compensator spring at the rear axle in
compensator spring at the rear axle in addition the engine was modified
addition the engine was modified
addition the engine was modified although the two 30s started out with
although the two 30s started out with
although the two 30s started out with the character of an obsolescent model 40
the character of an obsolescent model 40
the character of an obsolescent model 40 1107 units were produced up until
1107 units were produced up until
1107 units were produced up until January 1968 a total of 344,000 751
January 1968 a total of 344,000 751
January 1968 a total of 344,000 751 sedans and chassis of the ranges 111 and
sedans and chassis of the ranges 111 and
sedans and chassis of the ranges 111 and 112 left the Sindelfingen plant
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the new sports car 230 SL which
the new sports car 230 SL which
the new sports car 230 SL which mercedes-benz premiered in 1963 was to
mercedes-benz premiered in 1963 was to
mercedes-benz premiered in 1963 was to replace two former models at once the
replace two former models at once the
replace two former models at once the 190 SL and the 300sl therefore so the
190 SL and the 300sl therefore so the
190 SL and the 300sl therefore so the 230 SL was neither an uncompromising ly
230 SL was neither an uncompromising ly
230 SL was neither an uncompromising ly hard roadster nor a gentle Boulevard
hard roadster nor a gentle Boulevard
hard roadster nor a gentle Boulevard sports car but a two-seater both sleek
sports car but a two-seater both sleek
sports car but a two-seater both sleek and travel suited combining high comfort
and travel suited combining high comfort
and travel suited combining high comfort with maximum safety however this sports
with maximum safety however this sports
with maximum safety however this sports car internally w113 was not an entirely
car internally w113 was not an entirely
car internally w113 was not an entirely new design in engineering terms it
new design in engineering terms it
new design in engineering terms it closely resembled the 220 se - which it
closely resembled the 220 se - which it
closely resembled the 220 se - which it also owned its 2.2 liter engine its
also owned its 2.2 liter engine its
also owned its 2.2 liter engine its output could be raised to 150 horsepower
output could be raised to 150 horsepower
output could be raised to 150 horsepower and for the first time in an SL model a
and for the first time in an SL model a
and for the first time in an SL model a for gear automatic transmission was
for gear automatic transmission was
for gear automatic transmission was optional
optional
optional [Music]
the 230 SL was the first sports car in
the 230 SL was the first sports car in
the 230 SL was the first sports car in the world to incorporate a safety cage
the world to incorporate a safety cage
the world to incorporate a safety cage with front and rear crumple zones a
characterizing feature was the removable
characterizing feature was the removable
characterizing feature was the removable coupe a hardtop which on the new
coupe a hardtop which on the new
coupe a hardtop which on the new roadster was concave and slightly dipped
roadster was concave and slightly dipped
roadster was concave and slightly dipped in the center in those days an
in the center in those days an
in the center in those days an unfamiliar Vanguard design which did not
unfamiliar Vanguard design which did not
unfamiliar Vanguard design which did not receive undivided approval it was not
receive undivided approval it was not
receive undivided approval it was not just a self-serving gimmick though but
just a self-serving gimmick though but
just a self-serving gimmick though but highly stabilized a lightweight
highly stabilized a lightweight
highly stabilized a lightweight construction
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like its predecessor the 230 SL was
like its predecessor the 230 SL was
like its predecessor the 230 SL was available in three options roadster with
available in three options roadster with
available in three options roadster with convertible top coupe a with removable
convertible top coupe a with removable
convertible top coupe a with removable hardtop and coupe a with both hard and
hardtop and coupe a with both hard and
hardtop and coupe a with both hard and Roadster convertible top
Roadster convertible top
Roadster convertible top [Music]
[Music]
[Music] in 1967 the 250 SL replaced the 230 SL
in 1967 the 250 SL replaced the 230 SL
in 1967 the 250 SL replaced the 230 SL which had been produced for four years
which had been produced for four years
which had been produced for four years motor and brakes were derived from the
motor and brakes were derived from the
motor and brakes were derived from the 250 se and slightly modified for use in
250 se and slightly modified for use in
250 se and slightly modified for use in the Roadster
a year later the SL was supplied with a
a year later the SL was supplied with a
a year later the SL was supplied with a new 2.8 liter engine that mobilised 170
new 2.8 liter engine that mobilised 170
new 2.8 liter engine that mobilised 170 horsepower apart from the type sign the
horsepower apart from the type sign the
horsepower apart from the type sign the new 280 SL differed from its
new 280 SL differed from its
new 280 SL differed from its predecessors only by the modified
predecessors only by the modified
predecessors only by the modified ornamental wheel cap
ornamental wheel cap
ornamental wheel cap [Music]
production finally ceased in March 1971
production finally ceased in March 1971
production finally ceased in March 1971 all three SL types of the 113 range had
all three SL types of the 113 range had
all three SL types of the 113 range had a joint production total of forty eight
a joint production total of forty eight
a joint production total of forty eight thousand nine hundred twelve alluding to
thousand nine hundred twelve alluding to
thousand nine hundred twelve alluding to their distinctive hardtop they are
their distinctive hardtop they are
their distinctive hardtop they are commonly called pagoda SL today
commonly called pagoda SL today
commonly called pagoda SL today [Music]
revealed to the public in 1963 type 600
revealed to the public in 1963 type 600
revealed to the public in 1963 type 600 had a spectacular debut internally w100
had a spectacular debut internally w100
had a spectacular debut internally w100 it was designed for prestige and entered
it was designed for prestige and entered
it was designed for prestige and entered production as the new top model with
production as the new top model with
production as the new top model with numerous technical innovations for
numerous technical innovations for
numerous technical innovations for instance a v8 fuel injection engine with
instance a v8 fuel injection engine with
instance a v8 fuel injection engine with a 6.3 liter cubic capacity it boasted a
a 6.3 liter cubic capacity it boasted a
a 6.3 liter cubic capacity it boasted a maximum output of 250 horsepower and 500
maximum output of 250 horsepower and 500
maximum output of 250 horsepower and 500 Newton torque threshold with its
Newton torque threshold with its
Newton torque threshold with its serialized automatic transmission the
serialized automatic transmission the
serialized automatic transmission the 600 which weighed almost two and a half
600 which weighed almost two and a half
600 which weighed almost two and a half tons easily achieved the performance of
tons easily achieved the performance of
tons easily achieved the performance of a sports car the luxury cars top speed
a sports car the luxury cars top speed
a sports car the luxury cars top speed was over 205 km/h going from zero to a
was over 205 km/h going from zero to a
was over 205 km/h going from zero to a hundred and ten seconds
the greatest possible safety was
the greatest possible safety was
the greatest possible safety was provided by shock absorbers that could
provided by shock absorbers that could
provided by shock absorbers that could be adjusted while driving and a dual
be adjusted while driving and a dual
be adjusted while driving and a dual circular brake system engaged by air
circular brake system engaged by air
circular brake system engaged by air pressure along with central locking the
pressure along with central locking the
pressure along with central locking the abundance standard equipment included
abundance standard equipment included
abundance standard equipment included electronic heating and cooling systems
unique for their time the hydraulic
unique for their time the hydraulic
unique for their time the hydraulic seats were adjustable and doors can be
seats were adjustable and doors can be
seats were adjustable and doors can be opened and closed automatically of
opened and closed automatically of
opened and closed automatically of course apart from the five to six seat
course apart from the five to six seat
course apart from the five to six seat sedan three Pullman variations with
sedan three Pullman variations with
sedan three Pullman variations with longer wheel bases were available a
longer wheel bases were available a
longer wheel bases were available a four-door sedan with a visa Vee seating
four-door sedan with a visa Vee seating
four-door sedan with a visa Vee seating arrangement in the rear a six door sedan
arrangement in the rear a six door sedan
arrangement in the rear a six door sedan with bench seat and additional folding
with bench seat and additional folding
with bench seat and additional folding seats facing the front plus a Pullman
seats facing the front plus a Pullman
seats facing the front plus a Pullman LAN delay
LAN delay
LAN delay [Music]
this most exclusive variant could not be
this most exclusive variant could not be
this most exclusive variant could not be found in any price list only on request
found in any price list only on request
found in any price list only on request it was offered reinforced armor for
it was offered reinforced armor for
it was offered reinforced armor for special protection the well-heeled
special protection the well-heeled
special protection the well-heeled customer could choose from wide
customer could choose from wide
customer could choose from wide varieties of interior design finishes
varieties of interior design finishes
varieties of interior design finishes and accessories so that no car had its
and accessories so that no car had its
and accessories so that no car had its equal the last of a total of two
equal the last of a total of two
equal the last of a total of two thousand six hundred seventy seven
thousand six hundred seventy seven
thousand six hundred seventy seven customized orders was produced in June
customized orders was produced in June
customized orders was produced in June 1981 in the upper range the types 250s
1981 in the upper range the types 250s
1981 in the upper range the types 250s 250s II and 300s II started the
250s II and 300s II started the
250s II and 300s II started the succession of these six cylinder fin
succession of these six cylinder fin
succession of these six cylinder fin tales in 1965 the elegant outline of the
tales in 1965 the elegant outline of the
tales in 1965 the elegant outline of the body first sketched by Paul Brock is of
body first sketched by Paul Brock is of
body first sketched by Paul Brock is of a timeless grace
starting in March 1966 the 300 SEL
starting in March 1966 the 300 SEL
starting in March 1966 the 300 SEL supplemented to range in contrast to its
supplemented to range in contrast to its
supplemented to range in contrast to its origin the wheelbase is 100 millimeters
origin the wheelbase is 100 millimeters
origin the wheelbase is 100 millimeters longer which benefited the footwell in
longer which benefited the footwell in
longer which benefited the footwell in the rear just like its fin tail
the rear just like its fin tail
the rear just like its fin tail predecessor with the same designation
predecessor with the same designation
predecessor with the same designation the 300 SEL was manufactured with
the 300 SEL was manufactured with
the 300 SEL was manufactured with pneumatic shock absorption internally
pneumatic shock absorption internally
pneumatic shock absorption internally the types with conventional suspension
the types with conventional suspension
the types with conventional suspension were subsumed under series w108
were subsumed under series w108
were subsumed under series w108 while the air suspended 300 SEL was
while the air suspended 300 SEL was
while the air suspended 300 SEL was assigned to an independent series called
assigned to an independent series called
assigned to an independent series called w 109
in the beginning of 1968 the 250 SC and
in the beginning of 1968 the 250 SC and
in the beginning of 1968 the 250 SC and 300 SE were terminated launched in their
300 SE were terminated launched in their
300 SE were terminated launched in their stead the two 80s and - a DSC or a new
stead the two 80s and - a DSC or a new
stead the two 80s and - a DSC or a new look and had more powerful engines
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] the new frontrunner in March 1968 was
the new frontrunner in March 1968 was
the new frontrunner in March 1968 was the 300 SEL 6.3 with a v8 engine and the
the 300 SEL 6.3 with a v8 engine and the
the 300 SEL 6.3 with a v8 engine and the automatic transmission of a 600 it was
automatic transmission of a 600 it was
automatic transmission of a 600 it was endowed with a performance potential of
endowed with a performance potential of
endowed with a performance potential of a high quality sports car the 6.3 was
a high quality sports car the 6.3 was
a high quality sports car the 6.3 was only distinguishable from the outside by
only distinguishable from the outside by
only distinguishable from the outside by its wider tires and halogen double
its wider tires and halogen double
its wider tires and halogen double headlights with auxilary brights
headlights with auxilary brights
headlights with auxilary brights [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the 300 SEL 6.3 found its customers and
the 300 SEL 6.3 found its customers and
the 300 SEL 6.3 found its customers and was built a 6500 26 times although it
was built a 6500 26 times although it
was built a 6500 26 times although it cost over 10,000 marks more than the 280
cost over 10,000 marks more than the 280
cost over 10,000 marks more than the 280 SE the climax of the range followed an
SE the climax of the range followed an
SE the climax of the range followed an autumn of 1969 with the 300 SEL 3.5 that
autumn of 1969 with the 300 SEL 3.5 that
autumn of 1969 with the 300 SEL 3.5 that had an output of 200 horsepower
had an output of 200 horsepower
had an output of 200 horsepower generated by a newly constructed 3.5
generated by a newly constructed 3.5
generated by a newly constructed 3.5 liter v8 engine the production of ranges
liter v8 engine the production of ranges
liter v8 engine the production of ranges W 108 and 109 ceased in September of
W 108 and 109 ceased in September of
W 108 and 109 ceased in September of 1972 after achieving a joint total of
1972 after achieving a joint total of
1972 after achieving a joint total of 330 thousand units successors were the
330 thousand units successors were the
330 thousand units successors were the models of range 116 designated S Class
[Music]
France 1894
France 1894
France 1894 the first automobile race between Paris
the first automobile race between Paris
the first automobile race between Paris and war marked the beginning of
and war marked the beginning of
and war marked the beginning of motorsport out of 102 registered
motorsport out of 102 registered
motorsport out of 102 registered vehicles 21 actually started and only 15
vehicles 21 actually started and only 15
vehicles 21 actually started and only 15 reached the destination after 126
reached the destination after 126
reached the destination after 126 kilometers and of these nine were
kilometers and of these nine were
kilometers and of these nine were propelled by Daimler engines a few years
propelled by Daimler engines a few years
propelled by Daimler engines a few years later a genuine sports car replaced the
later a genuine sports car replaced the
later a genuine sports car replaced the previous carriage type vehicles it was
previous carriage type vehicles it was
previous carriage type vehicles it was ordered by emil yelenic who named it
ordered by emil yelenic who named it
ordered by emil yelenic who named it after his daughter the mercedes 35
after his daughter the mercedes 35
after his daughter the mercedes 35 horsepower was almost 1/3 lighter than
horsepower was almost 1/3 lighter than
horsepower was almost 1/3 lighter than his predecessor and with a top speed of
his predecessor and with a top speed of
his predecessor and with a top speed of 86 km/h a real high-performance
86 km/h a real high-performance
86 km/h a real high-performance automobile in March 1901 the Mercedes 35
automobile in March 1901 the Mercedes 35
automobile in March 1901 the Mercedes 35 horsepower dominated the nice speed week
horsepower dominated the nice speed week
horsepower dominated the nice speed week the legendary automobile race in the
the legendary automobile race in the
the legendary automobile race in the South of France
South of France
South of France [Music]
the victories of his first Mercedes were
the victories of his first Mercedes were
the victories of his first Mercedes were so impressive that Paul may yawn
so impressive that Paul may yawn
so impressive that Paul may yawn Secretary General of the French
Secretary General of the French
Secretary General of the French automobile club enthusiastically wrote
automobile club enthusiastically wrote
automobile club enthusiastically wrote we have entered the era Mercedes
we have entered the era Mercedes
we have entered the era Mercedes [Music]
[Music]
[Music] major victories for the star were scored
major victories for the star were scored
major victories for the star were scored by Christian Lautenschlager a former
by Christian Lautenschlager a former
by Christian Lautenschlager a former mechanic of the Daimler motor and
mechanic of the Daimler motor and
mechanic of the Daimler motor and Gesellschaft at the French Grand Prix in
Gesellschaft at the French Grand Prix in
Gesellschaft at the French Grand Prix in 1908 he won in a Mercedes 140 HP with a
1908 he won in a Mercedes 140 HP with a
1908 he won in a Mercedes 140 HP with a spectacular speed of 111 km/h the story
spectacular speed of 111 km/h the story
spectacular speed of 111 km/h the story of success was continued in the New
of success was continued in the New
of success was continued in the New World
World
World in 1910 - Benz 150 horsepower vehicles
in 1910 - Benz 150 horsepower vehicles
in 1910 - Benz 150 horsepower vehicles stole the first two places in Savannah
stole the first two places in Savannah
stole the first two places in Savannah [Music]
[Music]
[Music] and while war was being waged in Europe
and while war was being waged in Europe
and while war was being waged in Europe the American law DePalma clinched a
the American law DePalma clinched a
the American law DePalma clinched a victory at the Indianapolis 500-mile
victory at the Indianapolis 500-mile
victory at the Indianapolis 500-mile race he crossed the finish with his
race he crossed the finish with his
race he crossed the finish with his Mercedes 115 HP Grand Prix in record
Mercedes 115 HP Grand Prix in record
Mercedes 115 HP Grand Prix in record time at an average speed of almost 145
time at an average speed of almost 145
time at an average speed of almost 145 km/h in 1932 the International Motor
km/h in 1932 the International Motor
km/h in 1932 the International Motor Racing Authority prescribed a new
Racing Authority prescribed a new
Racing Authority prescribed a new formula limiting the weight of a vehicle
formula limiting the weight of a vehicle
formula limiting the weight of a vehicle without driver to 750 kilograms in spite
without driver to 750 kilograms in spite
without driver to 750 kilograms in spite of the tight times Daimler Benz develop
of the tight times Daimler Benz develop
of the tight times Daimler Benz develop vehicles to meet the specifications
[Music]
after a nine-year break the first new
after a nine-year break the first new
after a nine-year break the first new Grand Prix racing car was finally
Grand Prix racing car was finally
Grand Prix racing car was finally produced internally designated w25 the 8
produced internally designated w25 the 8
produced internally designated w25 the 8 cylinder engine pushed 354 horsepower
cylinder engine pushed 354 horsepower
cylinder engine pushed 354 horsepower another novelty was the independent
another novelty was the independent
another novelty was the independent suspension in June 1934 a day before the
suspension in June 1934 a day before the
suspension in June 1934 a day before the race the W 25 was officially weighed in
race the W 25 was officially weighed in
race the W 25 was officially weighed in at 1 kilogram above the limit an old
at 1 kilogram above the limit an old
at 1 kilogram above the limit an old idiom using the word lacquer demeaned
idiom using the word lacquer demeaned
idiom using the word lacquer demeaned swindled gave the racing manager Alf
swindled gave the racing manager Alf
swindled gave the racing manager Alf annoyed Bauer an idea
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] overnight he had the white paint coat
overnight he had the white paint coat
overnight he had the white paint coat scraped off and the w25 reappeared and
scraped off and the w25 reappeared and
scraped off and the w25 reappeared and naked aluminum thus the regulation
naked aluminum thus the regulation
naked aluminum thus the regulation weight was reached
[Music]
the first entry of the w25 in the
the first entry of the w25 in the
the first entry of the w25 in the international eiffel race was a
international eiffel race was a
international eiffel race was a resounding success
resounding success
resounding success Monford from blockage not only won the
Monford from blockage not only won the
Monford from blockage not only won the race but set a new record the name of
race but set a new record the name of
race but set a new record the name of the unbeatable silver arrow coined by
the unbeatable silver arrow coined by
the unbeatable silver arrow coined by the press caught on fast prompting
the press caught on fast prompting
the press caught on fast prompting Daimler Benz to keep the color for its
Daimler Benz to keep the color for its
Daimler Benz to keep the color for its racing cars the 1931 season brought for
racing cars the 1931 season brought for
racing cars the 1931 season brought for further victories for the star and ended
further victories for the star and ended
further victories for the star and ended with a duel between mercedes-benz and
with a duel between mercedes-benz and
with a duel between mercedes-benz and Auto Union which lasted into the
Auto Union which lasted into the
Auto Union which lasted into the following year 1935 was an
following year 1935 was an
following year 1935 was an extraordinarily successful year Mercedes
extraordinarily successful year Mercedes
extraordinarily successful year Mercedes swept up victories in nine out of ten
swept up victories in nine out of ten
swept up victories in nine out of ten races including five one two finishes
Rudolf Caracciola who in 1926 had won
Rudolf Caracciola who in 1926 had won
Rudolf Caracciola who in 1926 had won the German Grand Prix under extremely
the German Grand Prix under extremely
the German Grand Prix under extremely difficult weather conditions celebrated
difficult weather conditions celebrated
difficult weather conditions celebrated his spectacular comeback of the nine
his spectacular comeback of the nine
his spectacular comeback of the nine victories of the season he clinched six
victories of the season he clinched six
victories of the season he clinched six in the same year he became European
in the same year he became European
in the same year he became European champion and was celebrated as a major
champion and was celebrated as a major
champion and was celebrated as a major star in 1936 a string of bad luck hit
star in 1936 a string of bad luck hit
star in 1936 a string of bad luck hit the star Auto Union 16-cylinder race car
the star Auto Union 16-cylinder race car
the star Auto Union 16-cylinder race car designed by Ferdinand Porsche was
designed by Ferdinand Porsche was
designed by Ferdinand Porsche was dominating all the races the Daimler
dominating all the races the Daimler
dominating all the races the Daimler Benz company's reaction was to set up an
Benz company's reaction was to set up an
Benz company's reaction was to set up an independent Racing department headed by
independent Racing department headed by
independent Racing department headed by a young engineer and gifted test driver
a young engineer and gifted test driver
a young engineer and gifted test driver Rudolf Olin halt after thoroughly
Rudolf Olin halt after thoroughly
Rudolf Olin halt after thoroughly testing the w25 he developed the new W
testing the w25 he developed the new W
testing the w25 he developed the new W 125 which made an impressive comeback in
125 which made an impressive comeback in
125 which made an impressive comeback in 1937 stealing victory after victory the
1937 stealing victory after victory the
1937 stealing victory after victory the unforgettable climax was the Ovilus race
unforgettable climax was the Ovilus race
unforgettable climax was the Ovilus race which was the fastest race in its time
which was the fastest race in its time
which was the fastest race in its time with top speeds of up to 380 km/h the
with top speeds of up to 380 km/h the
with top speeds of up to 380 km/h the average speed of 260 km/h was only
average speed of 260 km/h was only
average speed of 260 km/h was only surpassed to 1959
surpassed to 1959
surpassed to 1959 [Music]
[Music]
the ever-increasing speed under the 750
the ever-increasing speed under the 750
the ever-increasing speed under the 750 kilogram limit was finally considered
kilogram limit was finally considered
kilogram limit was finally considered too dangerous in 1938 a new formula was
too dangerous in 1938 a new formula was
too dangerous in 1938 a new formula was introduced limiting the cubic capacity
introduced limiting the cubic capacity
introduced limiting the cubic capacity to 3 liters in the same year wood of
to 3 liters in the same year wood of
to 3 liters in the same year wood of Karachi Ola took the European
Karachi Ola took the European
Karachi Ola took the European Championship again with the W 154
Championship again with the W 154
Championship again with the W 154 followed by the German Road race next
followed by the German Road race next
followed by the German Road race next year in the Tripoli Grand Prix only 1.5
year in the Tripoli Grand Prix only 1.5
year in the Tripoli Grand Prix only 1.5 liter racing cars were allowed to enter
liter racing cars were allowed to enter
liter racing cars were allowed to enter this was a strategy of the organisers in
this was a strategy of the organisers in
this was a strategy of the organisers in order to enhance the chances of the
order to enhance the chances of the
order to enhance the chances of the newly tested 1.5 litre Italian racing
newly tested 1.5 litre Italian racing
newly tested 1.5 litre Italian racing car against the intimidating
car against the intimidating
car against the intimidating predominance of the German racing cars
predominance of the German racing cars
predominance of the German racing cars daimler-benz discreetly developed the W
daimler-benz discreetly developed the W
daimler-benz discreetly developed the W 165 in only eight months after a single
165 in only eight months after a single
165 in only eight months after a single trial journey a few days prior to the
trial journey a few days prior to the
trial journey a few days prior to the race to W 165 models started against a
race to W 165 models started against a
race to W 165 models started against a majority of 28 Italian and English
majority of 28 Italian and English
majority of 28 Italian and English racing cars and scored an awesome double
racing cars and scored an awesome double
racing cars and scored an awesome double victory Hammond long came in first with
victory Hammond long came in first with
victory Hammond long came in first with an average speed of 190 7.8 km/h and
an average speed of 190 7.8 km/h and
an average speed of 190 7.8 km/h and Rudolf Caracciola in second
[Music]
mercedes-benz successfully re-entered
mercedes-benz successfully re-entered
mercedes-benz successfully re-entered the racing world seven years after World
the racing world seven years after World
the racing world seven years after World War two the 1952 racing season revolved
War two the 1952 racing season revolved
War two the 1952 racing season revolved around the 300 SL sports racing car with
around the 300 SL sports racing car with
around the 300 SL sports racing car with the legendary Goldwing hemmond lung and
the legendary Goldwing hemmond lung and
the legendary Goldwing hemmond lung and Carl cling clinched victories at the
Carl cling clinched victories at the
Carl cling clinched victories at the Grand Prix and burn the 24 Hours of
Grand Prix and burn the 24 Hours of
Grand Prix and burn the 24 Hours of LeMans the Nurburgring anniversary prize
LeMans the Nurburgring anniversary prize
LeMans the Nurburgring anniversary prize and the 3rd Carrera Panamericana in
and the 3rd Carrera Panamericana in
and the 3rd Carrera Panamericana in Mexico the comeback in the Formula One
Mexico the comeback in the Formula One
Mexico the comeback in the Formula One in summer 1954 could not have been
in summer 1954 could not have been
in summer 1954 could not have been better time it was the big anniversary
better time it was the big anniversary
better time it was the big anniversary year for motorsport for the first time
year for motorsport for the first time
year for motorsport for the first time the W 196 formula racing car was entered
the W 196 formula racing car was entered
the W 196 formula racing car was entered into the French Grand Prix with this car
into the French Grand Prix with this car
into the French Grand Prix with this car one man well Fangio drove to victory
one man well Fangio drove to victory
one man well Fangio drove to victory exactly 40 years after the memorable
exactly 40 years after the memorable
exactly 40 years after the memorable triple triumph of the Mercedes vehicles
triple triumph of the Mercedes vehicles
triple triumph of the Mercedes vehicles and parallel with the victory of the
and parallel with the victory of the
and parallel with the victory of the football World Championship second came
football World Championship second came
football World Championship second came Carl cling a tremendous start of the
Carl cling a tremendous start of the
Carl cling a tremendous start of the season
another memorable event from
another memorable event from
another memorable event from mercedes-benz was the Ovilus race Carl
mercedes-benz was the Ovilus race Carl
mercedes-benz was the Ovilus race Carl cling won with an average speed of 213
cling won with an average speed of 213
cling won with an average speed of 213 and a half kilometers per hour followed
and a half kilometers per hour followed
and a half kilometers per hour followed by Juan Manuel Fangio and Hans Hermann
by Juan Manuel Fangio and Hans Hermann
by Juan Manuel Fangio and Hans Hermann taking second to third
Vonzell rounded off an exceptionally
Vonzell rounded off an exceptionally
Vonzell rounded off an exceptionally successful season with the world
successful season with the world
successful season with the world championship title
especially for Stirling Moss a new
especially for Stirling Moss a new
especially for Stirling Moss a new member in the Mercedes racing team the
member in the Mercedes racing team the
member in the Mercedes racing team the star determined the 1955 season
it started with the Grand Prix of
it started with the Grand Prix of
it started with the Grand Prix of Argentina w1 96 was entered with an
Argentina w1 96 was entered with an
Argentina w1 96 was entered with an improved chassis new wheels and enhanced
improved chassis new wheels and enhanced
improved chassis new wheels and enhanced engine performance the conditions were
engine performance the conditions were
engine performance the conditions were extreme on account of the sweltering
extreme on account of the sweltering
extreme on account of the sweltering heat drivers fainted one after the other
heat drivers fainted one after the other
heat drivers fainted one after the other only Fangio held out and after three
only Fangio held out and after three
only Fangio held out and after three hours crossed the line as the winner
Stirling Moss gave his first victory in
Stirling Moss gave his first victory in
Stirling Moss gave his first victory in his home country at the Grand Prix of
his home country at the Grand Prix of
his home country at the Grand Prix of Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain [Music]
Juan Manuel Fangio ended this year also
Juan Manuel Fangio ended this year also
Juan Manuel Fangio ended this year also with the World Championship Stirling
with the World Championship Stirling
with the World Championship Stirling Moss has runner-up 1955 a new racing car
Moss has runner-up 1955 a new racing car
Moss has runner-up 1955 a new racing car replaced the goal way the 300 SLR
replaced the goal way the 300 SLR
replaced the goal way the 300 SLR internally dubbed at w1 96 s in its
internally dubbed at w1 96 s in its
internally dubbed at w1 96 s in its stirling moss not only won the Tourist
stirling moss not only won the Tourist
stirling moss not only won the Tourist Trophy and Targa Florio but celebrated
Trophy and Targa Florio but celebrated
Trophy and Targa Florio but celebrated one of his biggest triumphs
one of his biggest triumphs
one of his biggest triumphs the legendary Miele media one thousand
the legendary Miele media one thousand
the legendary Miele media one thousand miles in an awe-inspiring 10 hours 7
miles in an awe-inspiring 10 hours 7
miles in an awe-inspiring 10 hours 7 minutes and 48 seconds a record
minutes and 48 seconds a record
minutes and 48 seconds a record unsurpassed to this day despite the
unsurpassed to this day despite the
unsurpassed to this day despite the thriving season a decision to withdraw
thriving season a decision to withdraw
thriving season a decision to withdraw from racing was made just when a serious
from racing was made just when a serious
from racing was made just when a serious accident occurred in the month
accident occurred in the month
accident occurred in the month [Music]
[Music]
[Music] still the racing season of 1955 ended
still the racing season of 1955 ended
still the racing season of 1955 ended victoriously apart from the Formula One
victoriously apart from the Formula One
victoriously apart from the Formula One World Championship mercedes-benz was
World Championship mercedes-benz was
World Championship mercedes-benz was awarded the brand prize in the German
awarded the brand prize in the German
awarded the brand prize in the German Turing competition and the European
Turing competition and the European
Turing competition and the European Touring Car title of further milestone
Touring Car title of further milestone
Touring Car title of further milestone in mercedes-benz motorsport history is
in mercedes-benz motorsport history is
in mercedes-benz motorsport history is without a doubt the racing series of
without a doubt the racing series of
without a doubt the racing series of Group C reviving the tradition of sports
Group C reviving the tradition of sports
Group C reviving the tradition of sports car racing since 1982 Peters over a
car racing since 1982 Peters over a
car racing since 1982 Peters over a Swiss racecar engineer was one of the
Swiss racecar engineer was one of the
Swiss racecar engineer was one of the pioneers his quest for a stronger engine
pioneers his quest for a stronger engine
pioneers his quest for a stronger engine led him to the Daimler Benz Company in
led him to the Daimler Benz Company in
led him to the Daimler Benz Company in 1985 where he was welcomed and from then
1985 where he was welcomed and from then
1985 where he was welcomed and from then on a racing engine based on the series
on a racing engine based on the series
on a racing engine based on the series motor m117
motor m117
motor m117 was hidden in the back of every zelve
was hidden in the back of every zelve
was hidden in the back of every zelve rc8
rc8
rc8 [Music]
[Music]
[Music] at the first trial it boosted output to
at the first trial it boosted output to
at the first trial it boosted output to 700 horsepower
700 horsepower
700 horsepower [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the return of the silver arrows in 1989
the return of the silver arrows in 1989
the return of the silver arrows in 1989 revived the traditional silver varnish
revived the traditional silver varnish
revived the traditional silver varnish look of the fame 1930s mercedes-benz
look of the fame 1930s mercedes-benz
look of the fame 1930s mercedes-benz racers now the recently conceived M 1:19
racers now the recently conceived M 1:19
racers now the recently conceived M 1:19 HL a VH for valve engine rocketed its
HL a VH for valve engine rocketed its
HL a VH for valve engine rocketed its power up to 925 horsepower
power up to 925 horsepower
power up to 925 horsepower during its two-year lifetime the
during its two-year lifetime the
during its two-year lifetime the powerhouse engine won 16 out of 18 races
powerhouse engine won 16 out of 18 races
powerhouse engine won 16 out of 18 races including the 1989 and 90s car world
including the 1989 and 90s car world
including the 1989 and 90s car world championship with the team's elver
championship with the team's elver
championship with the team's elver Mercedes
Mercedes
Mercedes [Music]
[Music]
[Music] in 1991 the rules for group C were
in 1991 the rules for group C were
in 1991 the rules for group C were changed turbocharged engines were not
changed turbocharged engines were not
changed turbocharged engines were not accepted anymore the cubic capacity was
accepted anymore the cubic capacity was
accepted anymore the cubic capacity was limited to three and a half liters and
limited to three and a half liters and
limited to three and a half liters and the dry weight to 750 kilograms
the dry weight to 750 kilograms
the dry weight to 750 kilograms supported by mercedes-benz xalbert
supported by mercedes-benz xalbert
supported by mercedes-benz xalbert developed the 12-cylinder racing car C
developed the 12-cylinder racing car C
developed the 12-cylinder racing car C to 91 but the World Championship went to
to 91 but the World Championship went to
to 91 but the World Championship went to Jaguar in this year only in the last
Jaguar in this year only in the last
Jaguar in this year only in the last race of the season the team of Michelle
race of the season the team of Michelle
race of the season the team of Michelle Schumacher and Karl bendling a one and A
Schumacher and Karl bendling a one and A
Schumacher and Karl bendling a one and A C to 91
C to 91
C to 91 [Music]
the successor si 292 was already waiting
the successor si 292 was already waiting
the successor si 292 was already waiting in the wings when on November 26 1991
in the wings when on November 26 1991
in the wings when on November 26 1991 the daimler-benz Board decided to
the daimler-benz Board decided to
the daimler-benz Board decided to withdraw from Group C in 1968 the first
withdraw from Group C in 1968 the first
withdraw from Group C in 1968 the first peoples Mercedes was launched stroke 8
peoples Mercedes was launched stroke 8
peoples Mercedes was launched stroke 8 named in reference to its debut year was
named in reference to its debut year was
named in reference to its debut year was an entirely new concept the cars
an entirely new concept the cars
an entirely new concept the cars internally called w 114 and 115 won the
internally called w 114 and 115 won the
internally called w 114 and 115 won the hearts of the customers and about 2
hearts of the customers and about 2
hearts of the customers and about 2 million units left the assembly line as
million units left the assembly line as
million units left the assembly line as much as the total mercedes-benz
much as the total mercedes-benz
much as the total mercedes-benz production some from 1945 until 1968
production some from 1945 until 1968
production some from 1945 until 1968 [Laughter]
the plane body shape and the technical
the plane body shape and the technical
the plane body shape and the technical innovations responded to the customer's
innovations responded to the customer's
innovations responded to the customer's needs the chassis was noticeably
needs the chassis was noticeably
needs the chassis was noticeably restructured
restructured
restructured additionally stroke 8 was supplied with
additionally stroke 8 was supplied with
additionally stroke 8 was supplied with a new rear axle dubbed the diagonal
a new rear axle dubbed the diagonal
a new rear axle dubbed the diagonal swing axle which allowed safe road
swing axle which allowed safe road
swing axle which allowed safe road handling regarding safety W 114 and 115
handling regarding safety W 114 and 115
handling regarding safety W 114 and 115 were manufactured with four disc brakes
were manufactured with four disc brakes
were manufactured with four disc brakes today a war of white standing
[Laughter]
[Laughter]
[Laughter] the original model variations of the
the original model variations of the
the original model variations of the range included six types from the 200 D
range included six types from the 200 D
range included six types from the 200 D with a 55 horsepower 4-cylinder diesel
with a 55 horsepower 4-cylinder diesel
with a 55 horsepower 4-cylinder diesel engine to the 250 with a 130 horsepower
engine to the 250 with a 130 horsepower
engine to the 250 with a 130 horsepower six-cylinder carburetor engine the
six-cylinder carburetor engine the
six-cylinder carburetor engine the superior type 250 was easily
superior type 250 was easily
superior type 250 was easily distinguishable by its outer appearance
distinguishable by its outer appearance
distinguishable by its outer appearance it was the only one with a double bar
it was the only one with a double bar
it was the only one with a double bar front bumper all diesel and gasoline
front bumper all diesel and gasoline
front bumper all diesel and gasoline fuel for cylinders were assigned to the
fuel for cylinders were assigned to the
fuel for cylinders were assigned to the 115 series and all six cylinders to the
115 series and all six cylinders to the
115 series and all six cylinders to the 114 series
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] the interior of this small Mercedes was
the interior of this small Mercedes was
the interior of this small Mercedes was plain but enriched with numerous
plain but enriched with numerous
plain but enriched with numerous novelties attributing to a pleasant
novelties attributing to a pleasant
novelties attributing to a pleasant drive like the center console during the
drive like the center console during the
drive like the center console during the 1973 revamping the safety of W 114 and
1973 revamping the safety of W 114 and
1973 revamping the safety of W 114 and 115 was enhanced the range featured a
115 was enhanced the range featured a
115 was enhanced the range featured a number of details previously introduced
number of details previously introduced
number of details previously introduced with the SL and SLC types M the s-class
with the SL and SLC types M the s-class
with the SL and SLC types M the s-class [Music]
interior controlled wing mirrors dirt
interior controlled wing mirrors dirt
interior controlled wing mirrors dirt repellent decorative screens at the
repellent decorative screens at the
repellent decorative screens at the a-pillars in order to keep the sight
a-pillars in order to keep the sight
a-pillars in order to keep the sight windows clean in bad weather
windows clean in bad weather
windows clean in bad weather molded dirt repellent rear lights and
molded dirt repellent rear lights and
molded dirt repellent rear lights and drip molding at the back window
drip molding at the back window
drip molding at the back window [Laughter]
[Laughter]
[Laughter] [Music]
[Music]
[Music] from March 1973 on headrests and
from March 1973 on headrests and
from March 1973 on headrests and automatic seatbelts in the front became
automatic seatbelts in the front became
automatic seatbelts in the front became standard in the series provisions
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] during development new trials and active
during development new trials and active
during development new trials and active and passive safety were performed
and passive safety were performed
and passive safety were performed another novelty was wipers on the front
another novelty was wipers on the front
another novelty was wipers on the front lights and already then mercedes-benz
lights and already then mercedes-benz
lights and already then mercedes-benz began testing a phenomenal invention the
began testing a phenomenal invention the
began testing a phenomenal invention the airbag
airbag
airbag [Music]
the improved models have also been
the improved models have also been
the improved models have also been visually adapted to fit the appearance
visually adapted to fit the appearance
visually adapted to fit the appearance of the s-class the radiator grille was
of the s-class the radiator grille was
of the s-class the radiator grille was lower and wider the side vented panes
lower and wider the side vented panes
lower and wider the side vented panes were removed the license plate or affix
were removed the license plate or affix
were removed the license plate or affix was attached on to instead of below the
was attached on to instead of below the
was attached on to instead of below the bumper and the trunk handle faulted
also the front and edge matched its
also the front and edge matched its
also the front and edge matched its older brothers outfit types 250 to 280
older brothers outfit types 250 to 280
older brothers outfit types 250 to 280 II lost their front double bumpers just
II lost their front double bumpers just
II lost their front double bumpers just like the coupe a models the visually
like the coupe a models the visually
like the coupe a models the visually upgraded types 280 and 280e were the
upgraded types 280 and 280e were the
upgraded types 280 and 280e were the only sedans of the model range that kept
only sedans of the model range that kept
only sedans of the model range that kept the rear bumper
the rear bumper
the rear bumper [Laughter]
in the course of a makeover in autumn
in the course of a makeover in autumn
in the course of a makeover in autumn 1973 two new four-cylinder engines were
1973 two new four-cylinder engines were
1973 two new four-cylinder engines were installed type 240 D was the top of the
installed type 240 D was the top of the
installed type 240 D was the top of the diesel model range while type 2 30.4
diesel model range while type 2 30.4
diesel model range while type 2 30.4 replaced the 220 the 4 in the type
replaced the 220 the 4 in the type
replaced the 220 the 4 in the type designation of the new 230 was necessary
designation of the new 230 was necessary
designation of the new 230 was necessary to avoid confusion with the original 230
to avoid confusion with the original 230
to avoid confusion with the original 230 which additionally had a six-cylinder
which additionally had a six-cylinder
which additionally had a six-cylinder motor and was still available as type 2
motor and was still available as type 2
motor and was still available as type 2 30.6
in July 1974 the model range was once
in July 1974 the model range was once
in July 1974 the model range was once more enhanced type 2 for TD 3.0 was
more enhanced type 2 for TD 3.0 was
more enhanced type 2 for TD 3.0 was introduced to the world as the first 5
introduced to the world as the first 5
introduced to the world as the first 5 cylinder diesel whose engine could
cylinder diesel whose engine could
cylinder diesel whose engine could produce 80 horsepower in the context of
produce 80 horsepower in the context of
produce 80 horsepower in the context of the time an extraordinary achievement
the time an extraordinary achievement
the time an extraordinary achievement [Music]
[Music]
[Music] [Laughter]
[Laughter]
[Laughter] [Music]
[Music]
[Music] apart from the stroke eight sedans a
apart from the stroke eight sedans a
apart from the stroke eight sedans a coupe a variant was introduced a
coupe a variant was introduced a
coupe a variant was introduced a complete novelty in the mid range first
complete novelty in the mid range first
complete novelty in the mid range first serialized were types 250 C and 250 C
serialized were types 250 C and 250 C
serialized were types 250 C and 250 C followed by types to a DC and to a TCP
followed by types to a DC and to a TCP
followed by types to a DC and to a TCP the stroke 8 who pays entered the market
the stroke 8 who pays entered the market
the stroke 8 who pays entered the market with the superior engine of the
with the superior engine of the
with the superior engine of the 6-cylinder sedans design and accessories
6-cylinder sedans design and accessories
6-cylinder sedans design and accessories were first matched to the sedans and in
were first matched to the sedans and in
were first matched to the sedans and in the 70s they correspond admire that of
the 70s they correspond admire that of
the 70s they correspond admire that of its older brother the SLC coupe a
in January 1976 the successors of series
in January 1976 the successors of series
in January 1976 the successors of series 114 and 115 appeared on the stage series
114 and 115 appeared on the stage series
114 and 115 appeared on the stage series 123 which was already being manufactured
123 which was already being manufactured
123 which was already being manufactured production of the stroke eight types did
production of the stroke eight types did
production of the stroke eight types did not stop immediately but was continued
not stop immediately but was continued
not stop immediately but was continued until December 1976 so that both series
until December 1976 so that both series
until December 1976 so that both series were produced in unison for about a year
were produced in unison for about a year
were produced in unison for about a year types 250 to 280 II and the coop A's
types 250 to 280 II and the coop A's
types 250 to 280 II and the coop A's were all discontinued separately between
were all discontinued separately between
were all discontinued separately between June and September 1976 to date the W
June and September 1976 to date the W
June and September 1976 to date the W 114 and W 115 still exhibit consistent
114 and W 115 still exhibit consistent
114 and W 115 still exhibit consistent high quality workmanship even after so
high quality workmanship even after so
high quality workmanship even after so many years a wear and tear car for daily
many years a wear and tear car for daily
many years a wear and tear car for daily use that has retained its allure for
use that has retained its allure for
use that has retained its allure for fans and collectors all over the world
fans and collectors all over the world
fans and collectors all over the world [Music]
[Music]
[Music] [Laughter]
[Laughter]
[Laughter] [Music]
in spring 1971 mercedes-benz premiered a
in spring 1971 mercedes-benz premiered a
in spring 1971 mercedes-benz premiered a sports car with an entirely new
sports car with an entirely new
sports car with an entirely new technical makeup the 350 SL this
technical makeup the 350 SL this
technical makeup the 350 SL this youngest SL generation marked the turn
youngest SL generation marked the turn
youngest SL generation marked the turn from an uncompromising hard sports car
from an uncompromising hard sports car
from an uncompromising hard sports car to a high-performance luxury roadster a
to a high-performance luxury roadster a
to a high-performance luxury roadster a timeless body outline combined with
timeless body outline combined with
timeless body outline combined with typical mercedes-benz virtues made it a
typical mercedes-benz virtues made it a
typical mercedes-benz virtues made it a genuine sales hit until today the
genuine sales hit until today the
genuine sales hit until today the internally called r107 stayed true to
internally called r107 stayed true to
internally called r107 stayed true to the traditional concept of the whole
the traditional concept of the whole
the traditional concept of the whole range
as a two-seater with convertible and
as a two-seater with convertible and
as a two-seater with convertible and removable hard tough the new one hardly
removable hard tough the new one hardly
removable hard tough the new one hardly had anything in common with its
had anything in common with its
had anything in common with its predecessor the pagoda SL that was built
predecessor the pagoda SL that was built
predecessor the pagoda SL that was built until 1968 the front and rear wheel
until 1968 the front and rear wheel
until 1968 the front and rear wheel suspension of the 1972 released s-class
suspension of the 1972 released s-class
suspension of the 1972 released s-class range 116 derived from its stylistic
range 116 derived from its stylistic
range 116 derived from its stylistic forerunner the now legendary stroke
forerunner the now legendary stroke
forerunner the now legendary stroke eight
eight
eight [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the motor was a tested and proven v8
the motor was a tested and proven v8
the motor was a tested and proven v8 engine taken from the sedans
engine taken from the sedans
engine taken from the sedans goofy's and cabriolets of type two 83.5
from 1973 on a 4.5 liter v8 engine was
from 1973 on a 4.5 liter v8 engine was
from 1973 on a 4.5 liter v8 engine was also available the interior was
also available the interior was
also available the interior was furnished with an i to safety and
furnished with an i to safety and
furnished with an i to safety and appeared factual and functional the
appeared factual and functional the
appeared factual and functional the ergonomic seat position supported a
ergonomic seat position supported a
ergonomic seat position supported a healthy posture the SLE was also a role
healthy posture the SLE was also a role
healthy posture the SLE was also a role model in regards to passive safety the
model in regards to passive safety the
model in regards to passive safety the fuel tank was for the first time
fuel tank was for the first time
fuel tank was for the first time installed above the rear axle and thus
installed above the rear axle and thus
installed above the rear axle and thus protected from collision additional
protected from collision additional
protected from collision additional impact protection was provided by a
impact protection was provided by a
impact protection was provided by a retractable steering column and padded
retractable steering column and padded
retractable steering column and padded upholstery with adjustable switches
[Music]
in 1973 the SL was really the for gear
in 1973 the SL was really the for gear
in 1973 the SL was really the for gear automatic transmission and the light
automatic transmission and the light
automatic transmission and the light metal alloy engine of the s-class
as reaction to the worldwide oil crisis
as reaction to the worldwide oil crisis
as reaction to the worldwide oil crisis in the previous year mercedes-benz
in the previous year mercedes-benz
in the previous year mercedes-benz launched the fuel-efficient 280 SL for
launched the fuel-efficient 280 SL for
launched the fuel-efficient 280 SL for the first time in the history of the SL
the first time in the history of the SL
the first time in the history of the SL type range three vehicles with three
type range three vehicles with three
type range three vehicles with three different engines were available new
different engines were available new
different engines were available new type designations were introduced in
type designations were introduced in
type designations were introduced in 1980 the 350 SL became the 380 SL the
1980 the 350 SL became the 380 SL the
1980 the 350 SL became the 380 SL the 450 SL was succeeded by a new type the
450 SL was succeeded by a new type the
450 SL was succeeded by a new type the 500 SL which was recognizable by its
500 SL which was recognizable by its
500 SL which was recognizable by its rubber rear spoiler also in 1985 finally
rubber rear spoiler also in 1985 finally
rubber rear spoiler also in 1985 finally a 3 liter 6-cylinder engine was
a 3 liter 6-cylinder engine was
a 3 liter 6-cylinder engine was premiered and gave rise to a new
premiered and gave rise to a new
premiered and gave rise to a new roadster with the magical 300 SL
roadster with the magical 300 SL
roadster with the magical 300 SL designation in August of 89
designation in August of 89
designation in August of 89 the last SL of the Type R 107 rolled off
the last SL of the Type R 107 rolled off
the last SL of the Type R 107 rolled off the assembly line after over eight years
the assembly line after over eight years
the assembly line after over eight years of production which was an unsurpassed
of production which was an unsurpassed
of production which was an unsurpassed record in itself no other passenger car
record in itself no other passenger car
record in itself no other passenger car from the house and mercedes-benz was
from the house and mercedes-benz was
from the house and mercedes-benz was manufactured for such a long time
manufactured for such a long time
manufactured for such a long time all-in-all 237,000 287 vehicles were
all-in-all 237,000 287 vehicles were
all-in-all 237,000 287 vehicles were built
[Music]
in 1972 a new product line started under
in 1972 a new product line started under
in 1972 a new product line started under the internal code C 107 the SLC closest
the internal code C 107 the SLC closest
the internal code C 107 the SLC closest relative to the SL apart from the coupe
relative to the SL apart from the coupe
relative to the SL apart from the coupe phase hardtop both variants were
phase hardtop both variants were
phase hardtop both variants were identical down to the inner door shell
identical down to the inner door shell
identical down to the inner door shell the length and wheelbase allowed for
the length and wheelbase allowed for
the length and wheelbase allowed for four seats other novelties lay in the
four seats other novelties lay in the
four seats other novelties lay in the technical makeup the secret spike hyzer
technical makeup the secret spike hyzer
technical makeup the secret spike hyzer open system which Foden in enveloped and
open system which Foden in enveloped and
open system which Foden in enveloped and frightened ramzan the swoosh dรกvila
frightened ramzan the swoosh dรกvila
frightened ramzan the swoosh dรกvila father intimacy dispensed diagonal and
father intimacy dispensed diagonal and
father intimacy dispensed diagonal and except sin Phi Trager to active Zika
thus helps this town that 50s LT Derik
thus helps this town that 50s LT Derik
thus helps this town that 50s LT Derik Oh muffin fleeta foul mood whaa with
Oh muffin fleeta foul mood whaa with
Oh muffin fleeta foul mood whaa with electronics Toyota and Watson transistor
electronics Toyota and Watson transistor
electronics Toyota and Watson transistor soon don't want only Linda not until
soon don't want only Linda not until
soon don't want only Linda not until this is violet pass stack aggregate -
this is violet pass stack aggregate -
this is violet pass stack aggregate - Lana cos could be in a coma oxycontin
Lana cos could be in a coma oxycontin
Lana cos could be in a coma oxycontin unknown of conduct on the kilometer in
unknown of conduct on the kilometer in
unknown of conduct on the kilometer in April 1973 a new v8 engine became
April 1973 a new v8 engine became
April 1973 a new v8 engine became available that specified an enhanced
available that specified an enhanced
available that specified an enhanced cylinder capacity of 4.5 liters and
cylinder capacity of 4.5 liters and
cylinder capacity of 4.5 liters and generated 225 horsepower the classy
generated 225 horsepower the classy
generated 225 horsepower the classy interior combined the comfort and
interior combined the comfort and
interior combined the comfort and spaciousness of a saloon with a sporty
spaciousness of a saloon with a sporty
spaciousness of a saloon with a sporty character of the SL roadster for
character of the SL roadster for
character of the SL roadster for passengers in the rear seats the SLC was
passengers in the rear seats the SLC was
passengers in the rear seats the SLC was equally suitable for travel as with the
equally suitable for travel as with the
equally suitable for travel as with the roadster the coupe a was bestowed with
roadster the coupe a was bestowed with
roadster the coupe a was bestowed with various safety measures such as the
various safety measures such as the
various safety measures such as the safety steering unit which heighten
safety steering unit which heighten
safety steering unit which heighten impact protection the top model of the
impact protection the top model of the
impact protection the top model of the range debuted in 1977
range debuted in 1977
range debuted in 1977 the 450 SLC 5.0 characterized by a new
the 450 SLC 5.0 characterized by a new
the 450 SLC 5.0 characterized by a new light metal alloy engine and reduced
light metal alloy engine and reduced
light metal alloy engine and reduced weight prominent identifying features
weight prominent identifying features
weight prominent identifying features included a discrete front spoiler a
included a discrete front spoiler a
included a discrete front spoiler a black plastic rear spoiler and the gray
black plastic rear spoiler and the gray
black plastic rear spoiler and the gray finish under the body side molding in
finish under the body side molding in
finish under the body side molding in 1980 the coupe a was technically updated
1980 the coupe a was technically updated
1980 the coupe a was technically updated to the s-class level with an optimized
to the s-class level with an optimized
to the s-class level with an optimized engine performance and refurbished
engine performance and refurbished
engine performance and refurbished interior the type designation was
interior the type designation was
interior the type designation was modified accordingly the 450 SLC 5.0
modified accordingly the 450 SLC 5.0
modified accordingly the 450 SLC 5.0 became the 500 SL see the 380 SLC
became the 500 SL see the 380 SLC
became the 500 SL see the 380 SLC replaced the 350 SLC
the SLC proved its sport merits at the
the SLC proved its sport merits at the
the SLC proved its sport merits at the famous van Dhamma rally of the Ivory
famous van Dhamma rally of the Ivory
famous van Dhamma rally of the Ivory Coast in Africa in December the Mercedes
Coast in Africa in December the Mercedes
Coast in Africa in December the Mercedes team clutched a four-time victory in the
team clutched a four-time victory in the
team clutched a four-time victory in the 450 SLC 5.0 in 1981 about one and a half
450 SLC 5.0 in 1981 about one and a half
450 SLC 5.0 in 1981 about one and a half years after the last makeover the coup
years after the last makeover the coup
years after the last makeover the coup pays of the 107 Series had to make way
pays of the 107 Series had to make way
pays of the 107 Series had to make way for a new variant in a ten-year
for a new variant in a ten-year
for a new variant in a ten-year production span a total of 60 2888 units
production span a total of 60 2888 units
production span a total of 60 2888 units were produced sought-after collector's
were produced sought-after collector's
were produced sought-after collector's cars to this day in 1976 mercedes-benz
cars to this day in 1976 mercedes-benz
cars to this day in 1976 mercedes-benz unveiled a whole new generation of
unveiled a whole new generation of
unveiled a whole new generation of mid-range sedans to the public and
mid-range sedans to the public and
mid-range sedans to the public and bundled south of France no less than
bundled south of France no less than
bundled south of France no less than nine different gasoline and diesel
nine different gasoline and diesel
nine different gasoline and diesel variations were heir to the popular and
variations were heir to the popular and
variations were heir to the popular and robust stroke eight comfort and driving
robust stroke eight comfort and driving
robust stroke eight comfort and driving performance benefited from the
performance benefited from the
performance benefited from the lengthening of wheelbase and front wheel
lengthening of wheelbase and front wheel
lengthening of wheelbase and front wheel track
[Music]
[Applause]
[Applause]
[Applause] [Music]
they're found in vine so our budget and
they're found in vine so our budget and
they're found in vine so our budget and tried it under
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] technically the new model range was
technically the new model range was
technically the new model range was styled after the s-class
styled after the s-class
styled after the s-class which had been produced for three years
which had been produced for three years
which had been produced for three years it was correspondingly provided with a
it was correspondingly provided with a
it was correspondingly provided with a semi-trailing arm rear axle and a double
semi-trailing arm rear axle and a double
semi-trailing arm rear axle and a double wishbone front wheel suspension father
wishbone front wheel suspension father
wishbone front wheel suspension father Lincoln signal is even Dinkins to be
Lincoln signal is even Dinkins to be
Lincoln signal is even Dinkins to be adaptive
adaptive
adaptive it is classical technique doesn't the Ox
it is classical technique doesn't the Ox
it is classical technique doesn't the Ox be like is it what's your own and my
be like is it what's your own and my
be like is it what's your own and my stun gun Giver here is elderly lens's
stun gun Giver here is elderly lens's
stun gun Giver here is elderly lens's Phyllis favored a striking design
Phyllis favored a striking design
Phyllis favored a striking design feature was the big round double
feature was the big round double
feature was the big round double headlights the top models to 80 and 280e
headlights the top models to 80 and 280e
headlights the top models to 80 and 280e were equipped with rectangular broadband
were equipped with rectangular broadband
were equipped with rectangular broadband halogen lights at the beginning of
halogen lights at the beginning of
halogen lights at the beginning of production the 123 sedan came with a
production the 123 sedan came with a
production the 123 sedan came with a 2-liter diesel engine providing 55
2-liter diesel engine providing 55
2-liter diesel engine providing 55 horsepower and a high-performance 2.8
horsepower and a high-performance 2.8
horsepower and a high-performance 2.8 liter fuel injection producing 185
liter fuel injection producing 185
liter fuel injection producing 185 horsepower two new gasoline engines were
horsepower two new gasoline engines were
horsepower two new gasoline engines were added a 2-liter carburetor engine with
added a 2-liter carburetor engine with
added a 2-liter carburetor engine with 109 horsepower and a fuel injection with
109 horsepower and a fuel injection with
109 horsepower and a fuel injection with an output of 136 horsepower the interior
an output of 136 horsepower the interior
an output of 136 horsepower the interior was available with a wide variety of
was available with a wide variety of
was available with a wide variety of accessories and allowed a choice based
accessories and allowed a choice based
accessories and allowed a choice based on individual taste and budget
on individual taste and budget
on individual taste and budget for instance the seat upholstery came in
for instance the seat upholstery came in
for instance the seat upholstery came in different colors and fabrics like velour
different colors and fabrics like velour
different colors and fabrics like velour mb-tex or leather
mb-tex or leather
mb-tex or leather [Music]
[Music]
[Music] safety was enhanced with an improved
safety was enhanced with an improved
safety was enhanced with an improved safety cage and a reinforced top frame
safety cage and a reinforced top frame
safety cage and a reinforced top frame structure the latest safety development
structure the latest safety development
structure the latest safety development was the safety steering column which
was the safety steering column which
was the safety steering column which connected steering aggregate and
connected steering aggregate and
connected steering aggregate and steering column jacket by a corrugated
steering column jacket by a corrugated
steering column jacket by a corrugated pipe so that the column was prevented
pipe so that the column was prevented
pipe so that the column was prevented from penetrating the interior the few
from penetrating the interior the few
from penetrating the interior the few foxy he believes from Spotify zips -
foxy he believes from Spotify zips -
foxy he believes from Spotify zips - Saxton on David come to the best in
Saxton on David come to the best in
Saxton on David come to the best in fancy eggman Infante I love odd
fancy eggman Infante I love odd
fancy eggman Infante I love odd functions in chromatin post on the veil
functions in chromatin post on the veil
functions in chromatin post on the veil from st. Coletta port under via font I
from st. Coletta port under via font I
from st. Coletta port under via font I love carnage from particularly done
love carnage from particularly done
love carnage from particularly done differently cat in fazool netting air
differently cat in fazool netting air
differently cat in fazool netting air Beck
Beck
Beck Dame look Zack it was available for an
Dame look Zack it was available for an
Dame look Zack it was available for an extra charge of a lavish 1579 marks the
extra charge of a lavish 1579 marks the
extra charge of a lavish 1579 marks the first makeover 1977 resulted in three
first makeover 1977 resulted in three
first makeover 1977 resulted in three body variants a coupe a another sedan
body variants a coupe a another sedan
body variants a coupe a another sedan with longer wheelbase
with longer wheelbase
with longer wheelbase [Music]
[Music]
[Music] and an independent variation of the tea
and an independent variation of the tea
and an independent variation of the tea in 1978 the output of the 280e
in 1978 the output of the 280e
in 1978 the output of the 280e was boosted to 185 horsepower while the
was boosted to 185 horsepower while the
was boosted to 185 horsepower while the 240 d produced 72 horsepower a year
240 d produced 72 horsepower a year
240 d produced 72 horsepower a year later the 200 d @ g 5 horsepower more
later the 200 d @ g 5 horsepower more
later the 200 d @ g 5 horsepower more the 220 d was abandoned and the engines
the 220 d was abandoned and the engines
the 220 d was abandoned and the engines of the 300 D and the 250 were
of the 300 D and the 250 were
of the 300 D and the 250 were substantially modified in 1980 a 2 liter
substantially modified in 1980 a 2 liter
substantially modified in 1980 a 2 liter carburetor engine and a 136 horsepower
carburetor engine and a 136 horsepower
carburetor engine and a 136 horsepower fuel injection replaced the season for
fuel injection replaced the season for
fuel injection replaced the season for runners the additional makeover of 1982
runners the additional makeover of 1982
runners the additional makeover of 1982 was beneficial for all models of the
was beneficial for all models of the
was beneficial for all models of the range noteworthy in this context was the
range noteworthy in this context was the
range noteworthy in this context was the series produced servo steering prominent
series produced servo steering prominent
series produced servo steering prominent features of the new 123's were the
features of the new 123's were the
features of the new 123's were the rectangular headlights taxi drivers
rectangular headlights taxi drivers
rectangular headlights taxi drivers especially profited from the numerous
especially profited from the numerous
especially profited from the numerous improvements in the safety area yes I'll
improvements in the safety area yes I'll
improvements in the safety area yes I'll not eat Abadan TV
for indeed any such thick tear loose on
for indeed any such thick tear loose on
for indeed any such thick tear loose on designer you can look the CCM tandem
designer you can look the CCM tandem
designer you can look the CCM tandem speaker below Burton can converse out of
speaker below Burton can converse out of
speaker below Burton can converse out of hand kids I wish I'd known of manal AMA
hand kids I wish I'd known of manal AMA
hand kids I wish I'd known of manal AMA love that look of an individual to
love that look of an individual to
love that look of an individual to instil in London club let's talk veiling
instil in London club let's talk veiling
instil in London club let's talk veiling the fact that allows you steal in
the fact that allows you steal in
the fact that allows you steal in between the 123's also obtained honors
between the 123's also obtained honors
between the 123's also obtained honors and sports with hard endurance grinding
and sports with hard endurance grinding
and sports with hard endurance grinding rallies
almost 2.7 million vehicles left the
almost 2.7 million vehicles left the
almost 2.7 million vehicles left the assembly line by the end of the range in
assembly line by the end of the range in
assembly line by the end of the range in 1985 close inspection after nine that
1985 close inspection after nine that
1985 close inspection after nine that look through the rules 9 9 Amish good
look through the rules 9 9 Amish good
look through the rules 9 9 Amish good m'lady embargo field needs now and was
m'lady embargo field needs now and was
m'lady embargo field needs now and was Winston here the kingdom is my kingdom
Winston here the kingdom is my kingdom
Winston here the kingdom is my kingdom is mine he can't DOM is mine
in 1979 mercedes-benz for the first time
in 1979 mercedes-benz for the first time
in 1979 mercedes-benz for the first time introduced its own station wagon listed
introduced its own station wagon listed
introduced its own station wagon listed under t for transport and tourism the
under t for transport and tourism the
under t for transport and tourism the third body variant called T model made
third body variant called T model made
third body variant called T model made the station wagon a society vehicle
the station wagon a society vehicle
the station wagon a society vehicle conquering a new class of customers the
conquering a new class of customers the
conquering a new class of customers the stunning success caused waiting lists of
stunning success caused waiting lists of
stunning success caused waiting lists of up to 3 years with demand outstripping
up to 3 years with demand outstripping
up to 3 years with demand outstripping supply in technical and stylistically
supply in technical and stylistically
supply in technical and stylistically the T model was obviously derived from
the T model was obviously derived from
the T model was obviously derived from the 123 sedan with only the rear as a
the 123 sedan with only the rear as a
the 123 sedan with only the rear as a distinguishing feature
distinguishing feature
distinguishing feature [Music]
it's like film franchise normal diffuse
it's like film franchise normal diffuse
it's like film franchise normal diffuse ID system at CST Phil passaggio on sulla
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info breast ladder on our phones Kim
info breast ladder on our phones Kim does it spanked Suzette's leash plus
does it spanked Suzette's leash plus
does it spanked Suzette's leash plus cops written by its additional spa forms
cops written by its additional spa forms
cops written by its additional spa forms it's panko leaner on target locked
it's panko leaner on target locked
it's panko leaner on target locked ladder on Gaza zits Pangos ladder on
ladder on Gaza zits Pangos ladder on
ladder on Gaza zits Pangos ladder on Melissa by far as its Nathon lien it's
Melissa by far as its Nathon lien it's
Melissa by far as its Nathon lien it's work Josh Kenda Epico missed some ammo
work Josh Kenda Epico missed some ammo
work Josh Kenda Epico missed some ammo to embed our function form Titus itself
to embed our function form Titus itself
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I'm right at spider and Malaga and
I'm right at spider and Malaga and reduce its mid kin does it spank round
reduce its mid kin does it spank round
reduce its mid kin does it spank round physics perceiving pizon kin does it
physics perceiving pizon kin does it
physics perceiving pizon kin does it spank mitzvah Griffin falfa's inked
spank mitzvah Griffin falfa's inked
spank mitzvah Griffin falfa's inked spider performs its Unga leaked Romford
spider performs its Unga leaked Romford
spider performs its Unga leaked Romford ripe as Onan on Phenom II epic zit spank
ripe as Onan on Phenom II epic zit spank
ripe as Onan on Phenom II epic zit spank rouse on ladder home normal facto asset
rouse on ladder home normal facto asset
rouse on ladder home normal facto asset under 700 scalloped gift plot Sofia
under 700 scalloped gift plot Sofia
under 700 scalloped gift plot Sofia person by far who clean ohonta the
person by far who clean ohonta the
person by far who clean ohonta the ribosome on longest ladder goods in
ribosome on longest ladder goods in
ribosome on longest ladder goods in crime problem plots fits my me alone
crime problem plots fits my me alone
crime problem plots fits my me alone Vlado on sofa shanked of our kind and
Vlado on sofa shanked of our kind and
Vlado on sofa shanked of our kind and centimeter ladder home initially the
centimeter ladder home initially the
centimeter ladder home initially the model range included the diesel 240 TD
model range included the diesel 240 TD
model range included the diesel 240 TD the gasoline models 230 and 250 T and
the gasoline models 230 and 250 T and
the gasoline models 230 and 250 T and the top model to ATT he this last one
the top model to ATT he this last one
the top model to ATT he this last one stuck out visually with rectangular
stuck out visually with rectangular
stuck out visually with rectangular broadband lights and a chromed
broadband lights and a chromed
broadband lights and a chromed air vent grille in front of the
air vent grille in front of the
air vent grille in front of the windshield
windshield
windshield [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the T models interior exude the
the T models interior exude the
the T models interior exude the laid-back atmosphere of a sedan limited
laid-back atmosphere of a sedan limited
laid-back atmosphere of a sedan limited storage space due to the slanted rear
storage space due to the slanted rear
storage space due to the slanted rear was more than compensated for by the
was more than compensated for by the
was more than compensated for by the overall stunning visual appearance in
overall stunning visual appearance in
overall stunning visual appearance in safety concerns the 123 model family was
safety concerns the 123 model family was
safety concerns the 123 model family was also ahead of its time a restructured
also ahead of its time a restructured
also ahead of its time a restructured passenger car and the technically
passenger car and the technically
passenger car and the technically advanced safety steering column provided
advanced safety steering column provided
advanced safety steering column provided the best possible passenger protection
the station wagons also benefited from
the station wagons also benefited from
the station wagons also benefited from the updated sedan engines in September
the updated sedan engines in September
the updated sedan engines in September 1978 the output of the 240 TD was pushed
1978 the output of the 240 TD was pushed
1978 the output of the 240 TD was pushed to 72 horsepower from 1979 on the
to 72 horsepower from 1979 on the
to 72 horsepower from 1979 on the performances of the 300 T DS 5 cylinder
performances of the 300 T DS 5 cylinder
performances of the 300 T DS 5 cylinder engine and the 6 cylinder carburetor
engine and the 6 cylinder carburetor
engine and the 6 cylinder carburetor engine of the 250 T were heightened and
engine of the 250 T were heightened and
engine of the 250 T were heightened and another year later the type range was
another year later the type range was
another year later the type range was rounded off with the newly introduced
rounded off with the newly introduced
rounded off with the newly introduced four cylinders 230 te and 200 T a new
four cylinders 230 te and 200 T a new
four cylinders 230 te and 200 T a new top model debuted in 1980 the 300tdi
top model debuted in 1980 the 300tdi
top model debuted in 1980 the 300tdi turbo diesel the first German Mercedes
turbo diesel the first German Mercedes
turbo diesel the first German Mercedes passenger car with a turbo engine from
passenger car with a turbo engine from
passenger car with a turbo engine from 1982 on all models of the range left the
1982 on all models of the range left the
1982 on all models of the range left the assembly line with upgraded interior and
assembly line with upgraded interior and
assembly line with upgraded interior and series produced servo steering
series produced servo steering
series produced servo steering [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the first generation of team models was
the first generation of team models was
the first generation of team models was produced for almost eight years until
produced for almost eight years until
produced for almost eight years until the end of the range in 1986 199,000 517
the end of the range in 1986 199,000 517
the end of the range in 1986 199,000 517 units had been produced and became the
units had been produced and became the
units had been produced and became the trendsetter in the genre of lifestyle
trendsetter in the genre of lifestyle
trendsetter in the genre of lifestyle station wagons which are quite popular
station wagons which are quite popular
station wagons which are quite popular today
today
today [Music]
[Music]
[Music] at Auto fava since in each team a
at Auto fava since in each team a
at Auto fava since in each team a deservin his leash not Cynthia
deservin his leash not Cynthia
deservin his leash not Cynthia autumn is no boo-boo flea zona not
autumn is no boo-boo flea zona not
autumn is no boo-boo flea zona not enough right side finished Sagan zaganar
enough right side finished Sagan zaganar
enough right side finished Sagan zaganar order your hobbies and I'm taka button
order your hobbies and I'm taka button
order your hobbies and I'm taka button when the unfamiliar hardened farms is a
when the unfamiliar hardened farms is a
when the unfamiliar hardened farms is a hellish government in Finland schooner
hellish government in Finland schooner
hellish government in Finland schooner Odyssey visits an agonist gluing and an
Odyssey visits an agonist gluing and an
Odyssey visits an agonist gluing and an ikemen gartner flashed Fonzie medium I
ikemen gartner flashed Fonzie medium I
ikemen gartner flashed Fonzie medium I can unburden envelope in sama or
can unburden envelope in sama or
can unburden envelope in sama or inventor or a souvenir a foursome is an
inventor or a souvenir a foursome is an
inventor or a souvenir a foursome is an Austrian consulta
Austrian consulta
Austrian consulta AutoNation vinegar feels a design at sea
AutoNation vinegar feels a design at sea
AutoNation vinegar feels a design at sea salty in in the fight sites on timber
salty in in the fight sites on timber
salty in in the fight sites on timber roof society Steen in 1977 mercedes-benz
roof society Steen in 1977 mercedes-benz
roof society Steen in 1977 mercedes-benz brought yet another variation of the 123
brought yet another variation of the 123
brought yet another variation of the 123 series in the being the coup pays 230 C
series in the being the coup pays 230 C
series in the being the coup pays 230 C to a DC and 280 C II took over from the
to a DC and 280 C II took over from the
to a DC and 280 C II took over from the stroke 8ku pays the elegant 123 coupe a
stroke 8ku pays the elegant 123 coupe a
stroke 8ku pays the elegant 123 coupe a surprised contemporaries with a sleek
surprised contemporaries with a sleek
surprised contemporaries with a sleek profile lavish chrome fittings
profile lavish chrome fittings
profile lavish chrome fittings underlined the prominent character of
underlined the prominent character of
underlined the prominent character of the coupe a which is built without B
the coupe a which is built without B
the coupe a which is built without B pillars
[Music]
the Koopas mechanical makeup was similar
the Koopas mechanical makeup was similar
the Koopas mechanical makeup was similar to that of a sedans manoeuvrability was
to that of a sedans manoeuvrability was
to that of a sedans manoeuvrability was improved by a semi trailing arm rear
improved by a semi trailing arm rear
improved by a semi trailing arm rear axle plus a double wishbone suspension
axle plus a double wishbone suspension
axle plus a double wishbone suspension in the front the unique style of a
in the front the unique style of a
in the front the unique style of a two-door version was owed to the 85
two-door version was owed to the 85
two-door version was owed to the 85 millimeters shorter wheelbase
millimeters shorter wheelbase
millimeters shorter wheelbase [Music]
the coupies engines correlated
the coupies engines correlated
the coupies engines correlated one-to-one with the sedan specifications
one-to-one with the sedan specifications
one-to-one with the sedan specifications a wide selection of special accessories
a wide selection of special accessories
a wide selection of special accessories promised an individualized interior
promised an individualized interior
promised an individualized interior according to taste and pocketbook
according to taste and pocketbook
according to taste and pocketbook upholstery came in different colors and
upholstery came in different colors and
upholstery came in different colors and in textile or leather
in textile or leather
in textile or leather [Music]
[Music]
[Music] great strides were made regarding the
great strides were made regarding the
great strides were made regarding the safety of the new coupe a range
safety of the new coupe a range
safety of the new coupe a range noteworthy steps included an improved
noteworthy steps included an improved
noteworthy steps included an improved safety cage with stiffen top frame
safety cage with stiffen top frame
safety cage with stiffen top frame structure high-strength rough pillar and
structure high-strength rough pillar and
structure high-strength rough pillar and reinforced doors
reinforced doors
reinforced doors [Music]
[Music]
[Music] in 1978 the Koopas underwent their first
in 1978 the Koopas underwent their first
in 1978 the Koopas underwent their first overhaul together with a sedans the
overhaul together with a sedans the
overhaul together with a sedans the horsepower of the 2.8 liter fuel
horsepower of the 2.8 liter fuel
horsepower of the 2.8 liter fuel injection engine now measured 185 in
injection engine now measured 185 in
injection engine now measured 185 in 1980 the 230 C received a completely new
1980 the 230 C received a completely new
1980 the 230 C received a completely new engine which transformed it into a 136
engine which transformed it into a 136
engine which transformed it into a 136 horsepower strong C II remarkably by
horsepower strong C II remarkably by
horsepower strong C II remarkably by request the types 230 C II and to ADC
request the types 230 C II and to ADC
request the types 230 C II and to ADC were even in 1982 available with ABS and
were even in 1982 available with ABS and
were even in 1982 available with ABS and surprise an airbag
surprise an airbag
surprise an airbag [Music]
[Music]
[Music] series-production of the 123 ku pays
series-production of the 123 ku pays
series-production of the 123 ku pays ended in August 1985 after 90 9884 units
ended in August 1985 after 90 9884 units
ended in August 1985 after 90 9884 units came into being well-preserved models in
came into being well-preserved models in
came into being well-preserved models in mint condition are already traded for
mint condition are already traded for
mint condition are already traded for aficionado prices today
speaking of aficionados one was acting
speaking of aficionados one was acting
speaking of aficionados one was acting legend GERD fervency
legend GERD fervency
legend GERD fervency how to wash the Cook was I'm outta da
how to wash the Cook was I'm outta da
how to wash the Cook was I'm outta da fun Neeson sassy for Missouri team us
fun Neeson sassy for Missouri team us
fun Neeson sassy for Missouri team us Murphy I'm a speaker whose might
Murphy I'm a speaker whose might
Murphy I'm a speaker whose might appointed you fan of such a rush to get
appointed you fan of such a rush to get
appointed you fan of such a rush to get wisdom of all evolved incision us out or
wisdom of all evolved incision us out or
wisdom of all evolved incision us out or midfield Farkle
in September 1972 mercedes-benz debuted
in September 1972 mercedes-benz debuted
in September 1972 mercedes-benz debuted a new upper range generation as
a new upper range generation as
a new upper range generation as successor of series 108 and 109 it was
successor of series 108 and 109 it was
successor of series 108 and 109 it was for the first time officially named the
for the first time officially named the
for the first time officially named the mercedes-benz s-class internally w116 in
mercedes-benz s-class internally w116 in
mercedes-benz s-class internally w116 in this first s-class a remarkable
this first s-class a remarkable
this first s-class a remarkable technical innovation was now serially
technical innovation was now serially
technical innovation was now serially included double wishbone front
included double wishbone front
included double wishbone front suspension that tremendously improve
suspension that tremendously improve
suspension that tremendously improve performance
the rear wheel suspension had already
the rear wheel suspension had already
the rear wheel suspension had already proved itself in these stroke eight
proved itself in these stroke eight
proved itself in these stroke eight types the model range initially included
types the model range initially included
types the model range initially included types - 80 s 280 SE and 350 SE half a
types - 80 s 280 SE and 350 SE half a
types - 80 s 280 SE and 350 SE half a year later the type 450 se was released
year later the type 450 se was released
year later the type 450 se was released with a greater cylinder capacity
with a greater cylinder capacity
with a greater cylinder capacity simultaneously with the 100 millimeter
simultaneously with the 100 millimeter
simultaneously with the 100 millimeter longer 450sel after 1973 the lengthened
longer 450sel after 1973 the lengthened
longer 450sel after 1973 the lengthened version was additionally available as
version was additionally available as
version was additionally available as 350 SEL and a year later as 280 SEL the
350 SEL and a year later as 280 SEL the
350 SEL and a year later as 280 SEL the safety dashboard and the well
safety dashboard and the well
safety dashboard and the well proportioned interior was strongly
proportioned interior was strongly
proportioned interior was strongly peppered more over flexible switches and
peppered more over flexible switches and
peppered more over flexible switches and levers along with the inclusion of a
levers along with the inclusion of a
levers along with the inclusion of a four spoke safety steering wheel with
four spoke safety steering wheel with
four spoke safety steering wheel with impact improver provided the highest
impact improver provided the highest
impact improver provided the highest possible passenger protection
also in regard to passive safety the
also in regard to passive safety the
also in regard to passive safety the s-class exemplified the state-of-the-art
s-class exemplified the state-of-the-art
s-class exemplified the state-of-the-art the fuel tank was not at the immediate
the fuel tank was not at the immediate
the fuel tank was not at the immediate rear anymore but above the rear axle
rear anymore but above the rear axle
rear anymore but above the rear axle safe from collision and the most
safe from collision and the most
safe from collision and the most important improvement compared to its
important improvement compared to its
important improvement compared to its predecessor a safety cage with stiff and
predecessor a safety cage with stiff and
predecessor a safety cage with stiff and tough frame structure and high-strength
tough frame structure and high-strength
tough frame structure and high-strength roof pillars and door posts in May 1975
roof pillars and door posts in May 1975
roof pillars and door posts in May 1975 a new s-class top model was released the
a new s-class top model was released the
a new s-class top model was released the type 450sel 6.9 with a cubic capacity of
type 450sel 6.9 with a cubic capacity of
type 450sel 6.9 with a cubic capacity of nearly 7 liters the 6.9 was considered a
nearly 7 liters the 6.9 was considered a
nearly 7 liters the 6.9 was considered a true of torque wonder it's driving
true of torque wonder it's driving
true of torque wonder it's driving performance even how did some of these
performance even how did some of these
performance even how did some of these super sports cars of its time but here
super sports cars of its time but here
super sports cars of its time but here they're too unused hydropneumatic
they're too unused hydropneumatic
they're too unused hydropneumatic suspension with level control system
suspension with level control system
suspension with level control system offered driving comfort of the highest
offered driving comfort of the highest
offered driving comfort of the highest degree
in a class of their own the s-class
in a class of their own the s-class
in a class of their own the s-class sedans were bestowed with the newly
sedans were bestowed with the newly
sedans were bestowed with the newly developed anti-lock brake system ABS
developed anti-lock brake system ABS
developed anti-lock brake system ABS even when slamming the brakes ABS assure
even when slamming the brakes ABS assure
even when slamming the brakes ABS assure steering capability what is today a
steering capability what is today a
steering capability what is today a worldwide standard even in compact cars
worldwide standard even in compact cars
worldwide standard even in compact cars was in 1978 a real sensation in 1979
was in 1978 a real sensation in 1979
was in 1978 a real sensation in 1979 mercedes-benz issued the follow ups into
mercedes-benz issued the follow ups into
mercedes-benz issued the follow ups into the 126 series production of the 116 s
the 126 series production of the 116 s
the 126 series production of the 116 s did continue on for a while though until
did continue on for a while though until
did continue on for a while though until September 1981 the last of the 470 3035
September 1981 the last of the 470 3035
September 1981 the last of the 470 3035 units left the Sindelfingen facilities
units left the Sindelfingen facilities
units left the Sindelfingen facilities [Music]
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] in 1979 a new generation of the
in 1979 a new generation of the
in 1979 a new generation of the mercedes-benz s-class took over from the
mercedes-benz s-class took over from the
mercedes-benz s-class took over from the model range 116 initially it included
model range 116 initially it included
model range 116 initially it included seven types in 1981 a coupe a version
seven types in 1981 a coupe a version
seven types in 1981 a coupe a version supplemented the choice the new s-class
supplemented the choice the new s-class
supplemented the choice the new s-class of Range 126 symbolized the changing
of Range 126 symbolized the changing
of Range 126 symbolized the changing spirit of automobile production and
spirit of automobile production and
spirit of automobile production and clearly showed that the often baroque
clearly showed that the often baroque
clearly showed that the often baroque body styles of the 70s were finally over
body styles of the 70s were finally over
body styles of the 70s were finally over despite initial criticism the 126s
despite initial criticism the 126s
despite initial criticism the 126s turned out to be a successful endeavor
fuel saving measures were significant in
fuel saving measures were significant in
fuel saving measures were significant in these new upper range models this was
these new upper range models this was
these new upper range models this was accomplished by the use of lightweight
accomplished by the use of lightweight
accomplished by the use of lightweight materials plus a body that was optimized
materials plus a body that was optimized
materials plus a body that was optimized in the wind tunnel two variants were for
in the wind tunnel two variants were for
in the wind tunnel two variants were for sale the regular saloon and a long
sale the regular saloon and a long
sale the regular saloon and a long version with a lengthened wheelbase of
version with a lengthened wheelbase of
version with a lengthened wheelbase of 140 millimeters
140 millimeters
140 millimeters [Music]
the engine selection of the s-class went
the engine selection of the s-class went
the engine selection of the s-class went from a 2.8 liter 6-cylinder carburetor
from a 2.8 liter 6-cylinder carburetor
from a 2.8 liter 6-cylinder carburetor output 156 horsepower to a 5 liter v8
output 156 horsepower to a 5 liter v8
output 156 horsepower to a 5 liter v8 light metal engine with fuel injection
light metal engine with fuel injection
light metal engine with fuel injection boosted to 240 horsepower inline with
boosted to 240 horsepower inline with
boosted to 240 horsepower inline with the Mercedes Benz energy concept to
the Mercedes Benz energy concept to
the Mercedes Benz energy concept to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
reduce fuel consumption and emissions
reduce fuel consumption and emissions both v8 engines were respess off' ID in
both v8 engines were respess off' ID in
both v8 engines were respess off' ID in 1981 for the first time automatic seat
1981 for the first time automatic seat
1981 for the first time automatic seat adjustment was incorporated into a
adjustment was incorporated into a
adjustment was incorporated into a mercedes benz passenger car the plush
mercedes benz passenger car the plush
mercedes benz passenger car the plush spacious interior permitted comfortable
spacious interior permitted comfortable
spacious interior permitted comfortable travel in all seats seat belts were
travel in all seats seat belts were
travel in all seats seat belts were adjustable for all sizes a new age of
adjustable for all sizes a new age of
adjustable for all sizes a new age of passive safety commenced in 1981 the
passive safety commenced in 1981 the
passive safety commenced in 1981 the first airbag was fitted into the s-class
first airbag was fitted into the s-class
first airbag was fitted into the s-class together with a seatbelt preload device
together with a seatbelt preload device
together with a seatbelt preload device and abs they soon were part of the
and abs they soon were part of the
and abs they soon were part of the standard series equipment
standard series equipment
standard series equipment [Music]
now sister mr. Gifford is a shy man in
now sister mr. Gifford is a shy man in
now sister mr. Gifford is a shy man in front I love pie Marcus entices Mille
front I love pie Marcus entices Mille
front I love pie Marcus entices Mille second place this is out in 1985
second place this is out in 1985
second place this is out in 1985 mercedes-benz introduced a reengineered
mercedes-benz introduced a reengineered
mercedes-benz introduced a reengineered type program
type program
type program aside from small visual modifications
aside from small visual modifications
aside from small visual modifications the engines were the foreground type 420
the engines were the foreground type 420
the engines were the foreground type 420 se replaced the former 380 se a v8 204
se replaced the former 380 se a v8 204
se replaced the former 380 se a v8 204 horsepower engine with catalytic
horsepower engine with catalytic
horsepower engine with catalytic converter was incorporated into the SE C
converter was incorporated into the SE C
converter was incorporated into the SE C coupe a and the SL roadster the most
coupe a and the SL roadster the most
coupe a and the SL roadster the most dazzling novelty of the year was
dazzling novelty of the year was
dazzling novelty of the year was undoubtedly the 560 SEL its 272
undoubtedly the 560 SEL its 272
undoubtedly the 560 SEL its 272 horsepower eight cylinder made it the
horsepower eight cylinder made it the
horsepower eight cylinder made it the strongest of Mercedes Benzes
strongest of Mercedes Benzes
strongest of Mercedes Benzes mass-produced passenger cars in 1986 a
mass-produced passenger cars in 1986 a
mass-produced passenger cars in 1986 a three-way catalytic converter became
three-way catalytic converter became
three-way catalytic converter became commonplace the last units of the 126s
commonplace the last units of the 126s
commonplace the last units of the 126s class saloons left the symbol thing
class saloons left the symbol thing
class saloons left the symbol thing inline in autumn 1991 in the company's
inline in autumn 1991 in the company's
inline in autumn 1991 in the company's history to date this type was the most
history to date this type was the most
history to date this type was the most successful in the upper range a total of
successful in the upper range a total of
successful in the upper range a total of eight hundred eighteen thousand 36 cars
eight hundred eighteen thousand 36 cars
eight hundred eighteen thousand 36 cars were manufactured
were manufactured
were manufactured [Music]
the 126th series fostered its own kupe
the 126th series fostered its own kupe
the 126th series fostered its own kupe variations in September 1981 types 380
variations in September 1981 types 380
variations in September 1981 types 380 SEC and 500 SEC superseded the old SLC
SEC and 500 SEC superseded the old SLC
SEC and 500 SEC superseded the old SLC models the new generation now was based
models the new generation now was based
models the new generation now was based on the s-class sedans instead of the SL
on the s-class sedans instead of the SL
on the s-class sedans instead of the SL model as before
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] only the horizontal radiator grille
only the horizontal radiator grille
only the horizontal radiator grille remain as a visual relic the elegant and
remain as a visual relic the elegant and
remain as a visual relic the elegant and harmonious appearance found instant
harmonious appearance found instant
harmonious appearance found instant acclaim even today
acclaim even today
acclaim even today car aficionado z' worldwide ranked the
car aficionado z' worldwide ranked the
car aficionado z' worldwide ranked the sec coupe a among the most beautiful
sec coupe a among the most beautiful
sec coupe a among the most beautiful post-war car models apart from a few
post-war car models apart from a few
post-war car models apart from a few details the chassis complied with those
details the chassis complied with those
details the chassis complied with those of the sedans to which the coupe a also
of the sedans to which the coupe a also
of the sedans to which the coupe a also owed its double wishbone axle
owed its double wishbone axle
owed its double wishbone axle [Music]
[Music]
[Music] and the semi-trailing arm rear accident
and the semi-trailing arm rear accident
and the semi-trailing arm rear accident the front wheels of the SEC coupe A's
the front wheels of the SEC coupe A's
the front wheels of the SEC coupe A's were equipped with floating caliper disc
were equipped with floating caliper disc
were equipped with floating caliper disc brakes for the first time also the floor
brakes for the first time also the floor
brakes for the first time also the floor pan components were basically taken over
pan components were basically taken over
pan components were basically taken over from the sedans but shorter by 85
from the sedans but shorter by 85
from the sedans but shorter by 85 millimeters under the hood v8 engines
millimeters under the hood v8 engines
millimeters under the hood v8 engines were quite potent as had been proven in
were quite potent as had been proven in
were quite potent as had been proven in the sedans and SLC models and the course
the sedans and SLC models and the course
the sedans and SLC models and the course of the mercedes-benz energy concept
of the mercedes-benz energy concept
of the mercedes-benz energy concept the engines were modified for the
the engines were modified for the
the engines were modified for the reduction of fuel and emissions
reduction of fuel and emissions
reduction of fuel and emissions therefore fuel consumption of the SEC
therefore fuel consumption of the SEC
therefore fuel consumption of the SEC coupe a was considerably less than that
coupe a was considerably less than that
coupe a was considerably less than that of its predecessor interior equipment
of its predecessor interior equipment
of its predecessor interior equipment was also modeled on that of a sedans for
was also modeled on that of a sedans for
was also modeled on that of a sedans for fans of technical comforts an automatic
fans of technical comforts an automatic
fans of technical comforts an automatic belt handover was installed as a series
belt handover was installed as a series
belt handover was installed as a series standard
standard
standard [Music]
the body of the sec kupe answered to the
the body of the sec kupe answered to the
the body of the sec kupe answered to the latest results and safety research in
latest results and safety research in
latest results and safety research in contrast to the sedan's the b-pillar was
contrast to the sedan's the b-pillar was
contrast to the sedan's the b-pillar was missing which was compensated for by a
missing which was compensated for by a
missing which was compensated for by a strengthen rule frame and reinforce a
strengthen rule frame and reinforce a
strengthen rule frame and reinforce a pillars the SEC coupe A's were first
pillars the SEC coupe A's were first
pillars the SEC coupe A's were first revised four years after their debut in
revised four years after their debut in
revised four years after their debut in 1985 aside from a discreet facelift the
1985 aside from a discreet facelift the
1985 aside from a discreet facelift the restructuring of the engines was
restructuring of the engines was
restructuring of the engines was significant a 4.2 liter v8 engine with
significant a 4.2 liter v8 engine with
significant a 4.2 liter v8 engine with 245 horsepower was added to the agenda
245 horsepower was added to the agenda
245 horsepower was added to the agenda however the real sensation was the 560
however the real sensation was the 560
however the real sensation was the 560 SEC this top model revved up to 273
SEC this top model revved up to 273
SEC this top model revved up to 273 horsepower from a 5 liter cubic capacity
from 1986 on catalytic converters were
from 1986 on catalytic converters were
from 1986 on catalytic converters were standard in all mercedes-benz petrol
standard in all mercedes-benz petrol
standard in all mercedes-benz petrol engines the crew pays standard equipment
engines the crew pays standard equipment
engines the crew pays standard equipment was also upgraded plus the appearance
was also upgraded plus the appearance
was also upgraded plus the appearance was slightly altered deep-drawn aprons
was slightly altered deep-drawn aprons
was slightly altered deep-drawn aprons improved road-holding at high speed
improved road-holding at high speed
improved road-holding at high speed moreover the new models receive smooth
moreover the new models receive smooth
moreover the new models receive smooth protective strips and new shock
protective strips and new shock
protective strips and new shock absorbers in September 1987 output
absorbers in September 1987 output
absorbers in September 1987 output increased variations of all v8 engines
increased variations of all v8 engines
increased variations of all v8 engines were introduced
were introduced
were introduced [Music]
almost 10 years after their entrance
almost 10 years after their entrance
almost 10 years after their entrance into the market production of the sec KU
into the market production of the sec KU
into the market production of the sec KU paise came to a standstill
paise came to a standstill
paise came to a standstill a total of seventy four thousand sixty
a total of seventy four thousand sixty
a total of seventy four thousand sixty units testified to their select appeal
units testified to their select appeal
units testified to their select appeal [Music]
[Music]
[Music] in february 1979 mercedes-benz dared to
in february 1979 mercedes-benz dared to
in february 1979 mercedes-benz dared to tread an unfamiliar terrain developed in
tread an unfamiliar terrain developed in
tread an unfamiliar terrain developed in cooperation with the austrian CI a--
cooperation with the austrian CI a--
cooperation with the austrian CI a-- Daimler pull corporation since 1973 the
Daimler pull corporation since 1973 the
Daimler pull corporation since 1973 the G model was possibly the most versatile
G model was possibly the most versatile
G model was possibly the most versatile mercedes-benz passenger car ever
mercedes-benz passenger car ever
mercedes-benz passenger car ever but above all cross country suitable the
but above all cross country suitable the
but above all cross country suitable the brake is the model choice of the G range
brake is the model choice of the G range
brake is the model choice of the G range originally included for engine and five
originally included for engine and five
originally included for engine and five body variations aside from an open car
body variations aside from an open car
body variations aside from an open car with a short wheelbase a station wagon
with a short wheelbase a station wagon
with a short wheelbase a station wagon and two van versions were available
at the beginning of production the
at the beginning of production the
at the beginning of production the tried-and-true petrol and diesel engines
tried-and-true petrol and diesel engines
tried-and-true petrol and diesel engines from series 123 were used over the years
from series 123 were used over the years
from series 123 were used over the years this star bearing trekking vehicle was
this star bearing trekking vehicle was
this star bearing trekking vehicle was modified numerous times which
modified numerous times which
modified numerous times which particularly benefited the engines
particularly benefited the engines
particularly benefited the engines [Music]
[Music]
[Music]
in September 1989 a new chapter in the
in September 1989 a new chapter in the
in September 1989 a new chapter in the story of the G model was opened with a
story of the G model was opened with a
story of the G model was opened with a substantially improved series internally
substantially improved series internally
substantially improved series internally called 463 this new off-road vehicle
called 463 this new off-road vehicle
called 463 this new off-road vehicle impressed many with its modern design
impressed many with its modern design
impressed many with its modern design and comparably comfortable interior
and comparably comfortable interior
and comparably comfortable interior [Music]
[Music]
[Music] technical changes were also noteworthy
technical changes were also noteworthy
technical changes were also noteworthy such as four-wheel drive series
such as four-wheel drive series
such as four-wheel drive series differential locks and anti-lock brake
differential locks and anti-lock brake
differential locks and anti-lock brake systems apart from the modified engines
systems apart from the modified engines
systems apart from the modified engines of series 462 new six-cylinder motors
of series 462 new six-cylinder motors
of series 462 new six-cylinder motors powered the vehicles a diesel and a
powered the vehicles a diesel and a
powered the vehicles a diesel and a gasoline both with a three liter cubic
gasoline both with a three liter cubic
gasoline both with a three liter cubic capacity 1992 saw the market debut of
capacity 1992 saw the market debut of
capacity 1992 saw the market debut of the 136 horsepower 350 GD turbo on the
the 136 horsepower 350 GD turbo on the
the 136 horsepower 350 GD turbo on the other end of the spectrum ranked the 240
other end of the spectrum ranked the 240
other end of the spectrum ranked the 240 horsepower type 500 GeV eight
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] type designations were adapted in 1993
type designations were adapted in 1993
type designations were adapted in 1993 the G was put in front of the three
the G was put in front of the three
the G was put in front of the three figure number the break is another new
figure number the break is another new
figure number the break is another new addition was the type G 320 generating
addition was the type G 320 generating
addition was the type G 320 generating 210 horsepower in 1996 Vinci 300 turbo
210 horsepower in 1996 Vinci 300 turbo
210 horsepower in 1996 Vinci 300 turbo diesel superseded the G 350 turbo diesel
diesel superseded the G 350 turbo diesel
diesel superseded the G 350 turbo diesel in contrast to its predecessor the new
in contrast to its predecessor the new
in contrast to its predecessor the new diesel model was issued with a four
diesel model was issued with a four
diesel model was issued with a four valve turbo engine and intercooling 1997
valve turbo engine and intercooling 1997
valve turbo engine and intercooling 1997 brought some more substantial revamping
brought some more substantial revamping
brought some more substantial revamping the new Cabriolet was provided with an
the new Cabriolet was provided with an
the new Cabriolet was provided with an electro-hydraulic
electro-hydraulic
electro-hydraulic operating soft-top the G 320 was
operating soft-top the G 320 was
operating soft-top the G 320 was bestowed with a newly developed v6
bestowed with a newly developed v6
bestowed with a newly developed v6 engine and all models from range 463
engine and all models from range 463
engine and all models from range 463 were supplied with rear disc brakes
in April 1998 the new top model had his
in April 1998 the new top model had his
in April 1998 the new top model had his premiere the G 500 with a 300 horsepower
premiere the G 500 with a 300 horsepower
premiere the G 500 with a 300 horsepower v8 inches amongst the standard specials
v8 inches amongst the standard specials
v8 inches amongst the standard specials were air conditioning and leather
were air conditioning and leather
were air conditioning and leather upholstery a simplified version internal
upholstery a simplified version internal
upholstery a simplified version internal aw 461 entered the market in 1992 it was
aw 461 entered the market in 1992 it was
aw 461 entered the market in 1992 it was essentially derived from the original G
essentially derived from the original G
essentially derived from the original G model of range 460 and was planned for
model of range 460 and was planned for
model of range 460 and was planned for commercial and public service the new
commercial and public service the new
commercial and public service the new range also counted the still available
range also counted the still available
range also counted the still available 230 GD optional bodies were station
230 GD optional bodies were station
230 GD optional bodies were station wagon and van on a longer wheelbase the
wagon and van on a longer wheelbase the
wagon and van on a longer wheelbase the break is in December 2000 the G class
break is in December 2000 the G class
break is in December 2000 the G class was overhauled once again this time the
was overhauled once again this time the
was overhauled once again this time the diesel motors were the beneficiaries and
diesel motors were the beneficiaries and
diesel motors were the beneficiaries and were adapted to the common rail
were adapted to the common rail
were adapted to the common rail principle the youngest generation
principle the youngest generation
principle the youngest generation offered two more models the G 320 with a
offered two more models the G 320 with a
offered two more models the G 320 with a 215 horsepower v6 engine and a v8
215 horsepower v6 engine and a v8
215 horsepower v6 engine and a v8 gasoline G 500 toppe in 296 horsepower a
gasoline G 500 toppe in 296 horsepower a
gasoline G 500 toppe in 296 horsepower a five gear automatic transmission with a
five gear automatic transmission with a
five gear automatic transmission with a modern Tiptronic gearshift mechanism is
modern Tiptronic gearshift mechanism is
modern Tiptronic gearshift mechanism is standard in all variants the interior
standard in all variants the interior
standard in all variants the interior was generously upscale to
a Cabrio with electric folding top and
a Cabrio with electric folding top and
a Cabrio with electric folding top and station wagons with two or four doors
station wagons with two or four doors
station wagons with two or four doors are also obtainable the G designated
are also obtainable the G designated
are also obtainable the G designated cross country being a genuine classic
cross country being a genuine classic
cross country being a genuine classic secured a fixed place in the type
secured a fixed place in the type
secured a fixed place in the type program thus production also continued
program thus production also continued
program thus production also continued after the successful introduction of the
after the successful introduction of the
after the successful introduction of the m-class in 2004 mercedes-benz celebrated
m-class in 2004 mercedes-benz celebrated
m-class in 2004 mercedes-benz celebrated the 25th anniversary of the g-class
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] in September 2004 the new and eagerly
in September 2004 the new and eagerly
in September 2004 the new and eagerly awaited 8th class version internally w1
awaited 8th class version internally w1
awaited 8th class version internally w1 69 was released already ten weeks before
69 was released already ten weeks before
69 was released already ten weeks before the sales start 50000 orders were out
the sales start 50000 orders were out
the sales start 50000 orders were out moreover the new series includes two
moreover the new series includes two
moreover the new series includes two body versions the versatile little one
body versions the versatile little one
body versions the versatile little one is from now on available with five or
is from now on available with five or
is from now on available with five or three doors
three doors
three doors [Music]
newly fashioned headlights a charismatic
newly fashioned headlights a charismatic
newly fashioned headlights a charismatic radiator grille and muscular fenders
radiator grille and muscular fenders
radiator grille and muscular fenders determined than you look literally grown
determined than you look literally grown
determined than you look literally grown up are the outside measures the former
up are the outside measures the former
up are the outside measures the former baby Benz has grown 232 millimeters in
baby Benz has grown 232 millimeters in
baby Benz has grown 232 millimeters in length and 45 millimeters in width for
length and 45 millimeters in width for
length and 45 millimeters in width for more pleasurable performance comfort a
more pleasurable performance comfort a
more pleasurable performance comfort a newly devised parabolic rear axle is now
newly devised parabolic rear axle is now
newly devised parabolic rear axle is now standard issue along with
standard issue along with
standard issue along with electromechanical steering
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] premiรจred is also a self-selecting shock
premiรจred is also a self-selecting shock
premiรจred is also a self-selecting shock absorber system which automatically
absorber system which automatically
absorber system which automatically adapts itself to the current driving
adapts itself to the current driving
adapts itself to the current driving condition
condition
condition [Music]
[Music]
[Music] more torque more fun higher performance
more torque more fun higher performance
more torque more fun higher performance and less fuel consumption the aims in
and less fuel consumption the aims in
and less fuel consumption the aims in engine design compared to its
engine design compared to its
engine design compared to its predecessor the output of both gasoline
predecessor the output of both gasoline
predecessor the output of both gasoline and diesel engines in the new a-class
and diesel engines in the new a-class
and diesel engines in the new a-class rose 38% with a 46% torque increase the
rose 38% with a 46% torque increase the
rose 38% with a 46% torque increase the interior equipment of the second
interior equipment of the second
interior equipment of the second generation seems altogether more upscale
generation seems altogether more upscale
generation seems altogether more upscale pleasant materials surround a functional
pleasant materials surround a functional
pleasant materials surround a functional cockpit an obvious enhancement in
cockpit an obvious enhancement in
cockpit an obvious enhancement in legroom Plus larger seats make the new
legroom Plus larger seats make the new
legroom Plus larger seats make the new a-class more travel suitable
a-class more travel suitable
a-class more travel suitable [Music]
[Music]
[Music] a stowable back seat ensures the storage
a stowable back seat ensures the storage
a stowable back seat ensures the storage room flexibility an integral part of the
room flexibility an integral part of the
room flexibility an integral part of the safety package is still the patented
safety package is still the patented
safety package is still the patented sandwich concept according to it the
sandwich concept according to it the
sandwich concept according to it the passengers sit above the critical impact
passengers sit above the critical impact
passengers sit above the critical impact zone engine and gear unit are tilted and
zone engine and gear unit are tilted and
zone engine and gear unit are tilted and in case of a frontal impact glide
in case of a frontal impact glide
in case of a frontal impact glide downwards additional head and chest
downwards additional head and chest
downwards additional head and chest protection is offered by serially
protection is offered by serially
protection is offered by serially included side airbags
into the second generation the a-class
into the second generation the a-class
into the second generation the a-class has remained true to its reputation as a
has remained true to its reputation as a
has remained true to its reputation as a technological trendsetter groundbreaking
technological trendsetter groundbreaking
technological trendsetter groundbreaking innovations celebrate their premiere for
innovations celebrate their premiere for
innovations celebrate their premiere for which over 200 patents were registered
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what types 190 and 190 Mercedes sent the
what types 190 and 190 Mercedes sent the
what types 190 and 190 Mercedes sent the first generation of compact sedans in
first generation of compact sedans in
first generation of compact sedans in this series production in 1982 right
this series production in 1982 right
this series production in 1982 right from the start the little baby Benz was
from the start the little baby Benz was
from the start the little baby Benz was a sales hit the 201 series has quickly
a sales hit the 201 series has quickly
a sales hit the 201 series has quickly become a constant part of the sales
become a constant part of the sales
become a constant part of the sales program and besides is among the most
program and besides is among the most
program and besides is among the most successful mercedes-benz passenger car
successful mercedes-benz passenger car
successful mercedes-benz passenger car series of all
series of all
series of all [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the newly configured rear axle alignment
the newly configured rear axle alignment
the newly configured rear axle alignment of the w201
of the w201
of the w201 has positive effects to the overall
has positive effects to the overall
has positive effects to the overall driving experience consistent weight
driving experience consistent weight
driving experience consistent weight reduction and an aerodynamically
reduction and an aerodynamically
reduction and an aerodynamically optimized body also add to the already
optimized body also add to the already
optimized body also add to the already reduced fuel consumption
but considered to be the most
but considered to be the most
but considered to be the most spectacular of all technical novelties
spectacular of all technical novelties
spectacular of all technical novelties is the multi-link rear suspension each
is the multi-link rear suspension each
is the multi-link rear suspension each rear wheel is guided by five independent
rear wheel is guided by five independent
rear wheel is guided by five independent steering arms this way undesired
steering arms this way undesired
steering arms this way undesired movements are avoided
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] the break is an exception as the first
the break is an exception as the first
the break is an exception as the first mercedes-benz passenger car since 1968
mercedes-benz passenger car since 1968
mercedes-benz passenger car since 1968 the compact car is equipped with a
the compact car is equipped with a
the compact car is equipped with a conventional handbrake the usual version
conventional handbrake the usual version
conventional handbrake the usual version in the footwell must make way both
in the footwell must make way both
in the footwell must make way both models are powered by a 2-liter
models are powered by a 2-liter
models are powered by a 2-liter four-cylinder engine the newly
four-cylinder engine the newly
four-cylinder engine the newly engineered fuel injection of the 190 e
engineered fuel injection of the 190 e
engineered fuel injection of the 190 e boosts a handsome 122 horsepower the
boosts a handsome 122 horsepower the
boosts a handsome 122 horsepower the four-cylinder engine of the parallel
four-cylinder engine of the parallel
four-cylinder engine of the parallel introduced 190 d generating 72
introduced 190 d generating 72
introduced 190 d generating 72 horsepower is the forerunner of a new
horsepower is the forerunner of a new
horsepower is the forerunner of a new generation of high-performance diesel
generation of high-performance diesel
generation of high-performance diesel engines despite its compact outer
engines despite its compact outer
engines despite its compact outer appearance the 190s interior is spacious
appearance the 190s interior is spacious
appearance the 190s interior is spacious and comfortable suitable for long
and comfortable suitable for long
and comfortable suitable for long journeys the baby Benz Mercedes family
journeys the baby Benz Mercedes family
journeys the baby Benz Mercedes family pedigree is evident in the sweeping
pedigree is evident in the sweeping
pedigree is evident in the sweeping inner design and the selection of
inner design and the selection of
inner design and the selection of materials
materials
materials [Music]
[Music]
[Music] in terms of safety the compact sedan is
in terms of safety the compact sedan is
in terms of safety the compact sedan is equal to the s-class despite lesser
equal to the s-class despite lesser
equal to the s-class despite lesser deformation paths this is secured by the
deformation paths this is secured by the
deformation paths this is secured by the fork structure of the front section
fork structure of the front section
fork structure of the front section furthermore the w201 fulfills the
furthermore the w201 fulfills the
furthermore the w201 fulfills the criteria for a symmetrical frontal
criteria for a symmetrical frontal
criteria for a symmetrical frontal impact
impact
impact [Music]
[Music]
[Music] the 201 Series is cherished and pampered
the 201 Series is cherished and pampered
the 201 Series is cherished and pampered like hardly any other first in 1983
like hardly any other first in 1983
like hardly any other first in 1983 three new model supplemented the type
three new model supplemented the type
three new model supplemented the type program the top model of the range was
program the top model of the range was
program the top model of the range was the 190e 2.3 16 generating 185
the 190e 2.3 16 generating 185
the 190e 2.3 16 generating 185 horsepower and carrying the
horsepower and carrying the
horsepower and carrying the characteristic wing spoiler on the rear
characteristic wing spoiler on the rear
characteristic wing spoiler on the rear trunk lid it can already boast of racing
trunk lid it can already boast of racing
trunk lid it can already boast of racing success long before its official
success long before its official
success long before its official premiere science-fantasy water stops not
premiere science-fantasy water stops not
premiere science-fantasy water stops not leaked the see Roy next to inhabit our
leaked the see Roy next to inhabit our
leaked the see Roy next to inhabit our garage and challenge in amateurish
garage and challenge in amateurish
garage and challenge in amateurish finish cut old only one who knew panin
finish cut old only one who knew panin
finish cut old only one who knew panin get a superfood 120 thousand kilometer
get a superfood 120 thousand kilometer
get a superfood 120 thousand kilometer fill 120 talk of my own for the bathroom
fill 120 talk of my own for the bathroom
fill 120 talk of my own for the bathroom for 6,000 kilometres
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thus I get this dessert reduced lunch
thus I get this dessert reduced lunch
thus I get this dessert reduced lunch like in fact so I know a very competent
like in fact so I know a very competent
like in fact so I know a very competent with distinction from footprints massive
with distinction from footprints massive
with distinction from footprints massive stars in kilometer 12 owns 1/6 or Mayan
stars in kilometer 12 owns 1/6 or Mayan
stars in kilometer 12 owns 1/6 or Mayan on 52,000 kilometer that which work
on 52,000 kilometer that which work
on 52,000 kilometer that which work internationally clasificado also in the
internationally clasificado also in the
internationally clasificado also in the right center field center on 15 levels
right center field center on 15 levels
right center field center on 15 levels record failure to dispense from target
record failure to dispense from target
record failure to dispense from target that knowledge intersection
the next sensation followed only two
the next sensation followed only two
the next sensation followed only two years later the one 92.6 with a
years later the one 92.6 with a
years later the one 92.6 with a sumptuous two point six liter engine the
sumptuous two point six liter engine the
sumptuous two point six liter engine the one ninety d 2.5 turbo rounded off the
one ninety d 2.5 turbo rounded off the
one ninety d 2.5 turbo rounded off the model range in 1987
model range in 1987
model range in 1987 it's five cylinder turbo diesel churned
it's five cylinder turbo diesel churned
it's five cylinder turbo diesel churned out 122 horsepower in 1988 the range was
out 122 horsepower in 1988 the range was
out 122 horsepower in 1988 the range was thoroughly redone again and the 190e 2.5
thoroughly redone again and the 190e 2.5
thoroughly redone again and the 190e 2.5 16 was introduced
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[Music]
[Music] [Applause]
the update served as a technical base
the update served as a technical base
the update served as a technical base for the race touring cars of Group A
for the race touring cars of Group A
for the race touring cars of Group A that were entered into the German
that were entered into the German
that were entered into the German Touring Car Championship
Touring Car Championship
Touring Car Championship [Music]
in 1989 the type 190e 2.5 16 evolution
in 1989 the type 190e 2.5 16 evolution
in 1989 the type 190e 2.5 16 evolution served as a home elongation special for
served as a home elongation special for
served as a home elongation special for racing exactly 502 units were built
racing exactly 502 units were built
racing exactly 502 units were built furnished and blue black metallic and
furnished and blue black metallic and
furnished and blue black metallic and delivered to choice customers
the modified versions from 1990 are
the modified versions from 1990 are
the modified versions from 1990 are recognizable by their lateral protection
recognizable by their lateral protection
recognizable by their lateral protection strips front and rear aprons are lowered
strips front and rear aprons are lowered
strips front and rear aprons are lowered and have voluminous bumpers attached to
and have voluminous bumpers attached to
and have voluminous bumpers attached to them additionally a new high-end vehicle
them additionally a new high-end vehicle
them additionally a new high-end vehicle joins the range type 190e 2.5 16
joins the range type 190e 2.5 16
joins the range type 190e 2.5 16 evolution - just like his predecessor
evolution - just like his predecessor
evolution - just like his predecessor dubbed evil 1 505 units of the Evo 2
dubbed evil 1 505 units of the Evo 2
dubbed evil 1 505 units of the Evo 2 were built its aggressive appearance
were built its aggressive appearance
were built its aggressive appearance with big front spoilers widened fenders
with big front spoilers widened fenders
with big front spoilers widened fenders and giant rear spoilers visually alludes
and giant rear spoilers visually alludes
and giant rear spoilers visually alludes to its high potency of 234 horsepower a
to its high potency of 234 horsepower a
to its high potency of 234 horsepower a last model makeover in 1991 added the
last model makeover in 1991 added the
last model makeover in 1991 added the ABS to the compact class's standard
ABS to the compact class's standard
ABS to the compact class's standard equipment these latest model variants
equipment these latest model variants
equipment these latest model variants can be identified by outer mirror
can be identified by outer mirror
can be identified by outer mirror casings lacquered in the cars color
in 1993 the Mercedes planten's in Dothan
in 1993 the Mercedes planten's in Dothan
in 1993 the Mercedes planten's in Dothan shut down production a total of 1
shut down production a total of 1
shut down production a total of 1 million eight hundred seventy nine
million eight hundred seventy nine
million eight hundred seventy nine thousand six hundred twenty nine units
thousand six hundred twenty nine units
thousand six hundred twenty nine units of the popular 190 had left the assembly
of the popular 190 had left the assembly
of the popular 190 had left the assembly line in nineteen ninety three the second
line in nineteen ninety three the second
line in nineteen ninety three the second generation of the compact class was
generation of the compact class was
generation of the compact class was launched the 202 series replaces the 190
launched the 202 series replaces the 190
launched the 202 series replaces the 190 affectionately known as baby Benz
affectionately known as baby Benz
affectionately known as baby Benz simultaneously a new range name was
simultaneously a new range name was
simultaneously a new range name was introduced mercedes-benz traced the
introduced mercedes-benz traced the
introduced mercedes-benz traced the success of the first c-class back to the
success of the first c-class back to the
success of the first c-class back to the newly adopted philosophy price and value
newly adopted philosophy price and value
newly adopted philosophy price and value that X tolls the use of high quality
that X tolls the use of high quality
that X tolls the use of high quality materials and offers generous standard
materials and offers generous standard
materials and offers generous standard equipment amongst the advantages of a
equipment amongst the advantages of a
equipment amongst the advantages of a new compact Mercedes are an evidently
new compact Mercedes are an evidently
new compact Mercedes are an evidently larger interior wood almost unchanged
larger interior wood almost unchanged
larger interior wood almost unchanged outside measurements
outside measurements
outside measurements [Music]
[Music]
[Music] even the basic range the classic line
even the basic range the classic line
even the basic range the classic line provides a driver airbag side impact
provides a driver airbag side impact
provides a driver airbag side impact protection ABS servo steering five gear
protection ABS servo steering five gear
protection ABS servo steering five gear transmission and central locking the
transmission and central locking the
transmission and central locking the type program of the c-class includes
type program of the c-class includes
type program of the c-class includes seven different motor setups the
seven different motor setups the
seven different motor setups the gasoline engines usually come with four
gasoline engines usually come with four
gasoline engines usually come with four valve engines which were tested and
valve engines which were tested and
valve engines which were tested and proven in the 124 series a 1.8 liter
proven in the 124 series a 1.8 liter
proven in the 124 series a 1.8 liter engine is a novelty in the current range
a world premiere is celebrated with the
a world premiere is celebrated with the
a world premiere is celebrated with the two four valve diesel engines which like
two four valve diesel engines which like
two four valve diesel engines which like all diesel models come with exhaust gas
all diesel models come with exhaust gas
all diesel models come with exhaust gas recirculation and oxidizing catalysts
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] due to a new concept all c-class types
due to a new concept all c-class types
due to a new concept all c-class types are offered in various design and
are offered in various design and
are offered in various design and equipment lines apart from the classic
equipment lines apart from the classic
equipment lines apart from the classic version the choice includes the variance
version the choice includes the variance
version the choice includes the variance Esprit elegance and sport
the sum of mercedes-benz entire 50 years
the sum of mercedes-benz entire 50 years
the sum of mercedes-benz entire 50 years of safety research also finds its
of safety research also finds its
of safety research also finds its expression in the c-class
expression in the c-class
expression in the c-class fourth-generation ABS driver and front
fourth-generation ABS driver and front
fourth-generation ABS driver and front passenger airbags and a new safety
passenger airbags and a new safety
passenger airbags and a new safety steering column are part of the compacts
steering column are part of the compacts
steering column are part of the compacts safety package it underwent the first
safety package it underwent the first
safety package it underwent the first small makeover in 1995 in the context of
small makeover in 1995 in the context of
small makeover in 1995 in the context of the IAA the modified models debuted with
the IAA the modified models debuted with
the IAA the modified models debuted with updated equipment lines and two new
updated equipment lines and two new
updated equipment lines and two new model variations until 1997 about a
model variations until 1997 about a
model variations until 1997 about a million units left the line in response
million units left the line in response
million units left the line in response to this the c-class presented itself
to this the c-class presented itself
to this the c-class presented itself with a new look and a technical update
with a new look and a technical update
with a new look and a technical update to newly engineered v6 engines were
to newly engineered v6 engines were
to newly engineered v6 engines were paramount in the second revamping the
paramount in the second revamping the
paramount in the second revamping the series standard was also enhanced
series standard was also enhanced
series standard was also enhanced lateral airbags in the front doors
lateral airbags in the front doors
lateral airbags in the front doors modified preload devices in the front
modified preload devices in the front
modified preload devices in the front and the electronical braking assistant
and the electronical braking assistant
and the electronical braking assistant to name the most important
to name the most important
to name the most important [Music]
arguably the most stunning new
arguably the most stunning new
arguably the most stunning new introduction of the year was type 220
introduction of the year was type 220
introduction of the year was type 220 CDI which marked the beginning of the
CDI which marked the beginning of the
CDI which marked the beginning of the common rail diesel engine era delivering
common rail diesel engine era delivering
common rail diesel engine era delivering 125 horsepower and a 300 Newton meter
125 horsepower and a 300 Newton meter
125 horsepower and a 300 Newton meter torque while conventional systems
torque while conventional systems
torque while conventional systems produce the pressure for every injection
produce the pressure for every injection
produce the pressure for every injection a new CDI engines work with a joint
a new CDI engines work with a joint
a new CDI engines work with a joint connection that distributes the fuel
connection that distributes the fuel
connection that distributes the fuel under a constant high pressure to the
under a constant high pressure to the
under a constant high pressure to the magnetic valves of the injectors in 1998
magnetic valves of the injectors in 1998
magnetic valves of the injectors in 1998 the 220 CDI was complemented by a
the 220 CDI was complemented by a
the 220 CDI was complemented by a variant with slightly reduced
variant with slightly reduced
variant with slightly reduced performance the 200 CDI succeeded the C
performance the 200 CDI succeeded the C
performance the 200 CDI succeeded the C 220 diesel with its naturally aspired
220 diesel with its naturally aspired
220 diesel with its naturally aspired pre chamber engine
pre chamber engine
pre chamber engine [Music]
the c-class of series 202 proved to be a
the c-class of series 202 proved to be a
the c-class of series 202 proved to be a trendsetter for future development and
trendsetter for future development and
trendsetter for future development and many areas of its class and besides it
many areas of its class and besides it
many areas of its class and besides it introduced the diversified equipment and
introduced the diversified equipment and
introduced the diversified equipment and design lines which up to today helped
design lines which up to today helped
design lines which up to today helped create each mercedes-benz
create each mercedes-benz
create each mercedes-benz with an individual note with the launch
with an individual note with the launch
with an individual note with the launch of the c-class team models of series 202
of the c-class team models of series 202
of the c-class team models of series 202 mercedes-benz first pushed into the
mercedes-benz first pushed into the
mercedes-benz first pushed into the compact station wagon market in 1996 and
compact station wagon market in 1996 and
compact station wagon market in 1996 and immediately set the trend
[Music]
[Music]
[Music] all types of the first model generation
all types of the first model generation
all types of the first model generation were produced with a new five-year
were produced with a new five-year
were produced with a new five-year standard transmission or with the
standard transmission or with the
standard transmission or with the optional five gear automatic
optional five gear automatic
optional five gear automatic transmission with converter lockup
transmission with converter lockup
transmission with converter lockup clutch and power steering
initially the model range included three
initially the model range included three
initially the model range included three gasoline and two diesel engines the 2.2
gasoline and two diesel engines the 2.2
gasoline and two diesel engines the 2.2 litre diesel the 2.5 liter turbo diesel
litre diesel the 2.5 liter turbo diesel
litre diesel the 2.5 liter turbo diesel plus the 1.8 - and 2.3 liter
plus the 1.8 - and 2.3 liter
plus the 1.8 - and 2.3 liter four-cylinder gasoline engines all three
four-cylinder gasoline engines all three
four-cylinder gasoline engines all three auto motors are partially modified
auto motors are partially modified
auto motors are partially modified variants of their sedan counterparts
if the storage space of the c-class
if the storage space of the c-class
if the storage space of the c-class station wagons is used to its full
station wagons is used to its full
station wagons is used to its full extent it can take up to one thousand
extent it can take up to one thousand
extent it can take up to one thousand five hundred ten liters just like the
five hundred ten liters just like the
five hundred ten liters just like the sedan the T models are assigned to the
sedan the T models are assigned to the
sedan the T models are assigned to the equipment lines classic elegance Esprit
equipment lines classic elegance Esprit
equipment lines classic elegance Esprit and sport
and sport
and sport [Music]
the T model of the C Class not only
the T model of the C Class not only
the T model of the C Class not only offers more space and versatility but
offers more space and versatility but
offers more space and versatility but also raises the benchmark in passive
also raises the benchmark in passive
also raises the benchmark in passive safety even surpassing that of the sedan
safety even surpassing that of the sedan
safety even surpassing that of the sedan in case of rear impact in 1997 both
in case of rear impact in 1997 both
in case of rear impact in 1997 both sedans and t models presented themselves
sedans and t models presented themselves
sedans and t models presented themselves and a slightly modified form the upgrade
and a slightly modified form the upgrade
and a slightly modified form the upgrade revolved around two newly developed v6
revolved around two newly developed v6
revolved around two newly developed v6 engines with 2.4 and 2.8 liters cubic
engines with 2.4 and 2.8 liters cubic
engines with 2.4 and 2.8 liters cubic capacities since June 1997 the T model
capacities since June 1997 the T model
capacities since June 1997 the T model has also been available with a C 230
has also been available with a C 230
has also been available with a C 230 compressor
compressor
compressor [Music]
the C 220 CDI causes a stir at the other
the C 220 CDI causes a stir at the other
the C 220 CDI causes a stir at the other end of the performance scale like the
end of the performance scale like the
end of the performance scale like the sedan before it the T model debuted the
sedan before it the T model debuted the
sedan before it the T model debuted the modern diesel technology of the common
modern diesel technology of the common
modern diesel technology of the common rail principle
rail principle
rail principle [Music]
the c-class team models were produced in
the c-class team models were produced in
the c-class team models were produced in the Bremen plant where the multi-purpose
the Bremen plant where the multi-purpose
the Bremen plant where the multi-purpose car left the assembly line together with
car left the assembly line together with
car left the assembly line together with the hatchback variant until 2001 in
the hatchback variant until 2001 in
the hatchback variant until 2001 in March 2000 the new mercedes-benz c-class
March 2000 the new mercedes-benz c-class
March 2000 the new mercedes-benz c-class celebrated its world premiere after
celebrated its world premiere after
celebrated its world premiere after approximately five years in development
approximately five years in development
approximately five years in development an investment of 1.3 six billion euros
an investment of 1.3 six billion euros
an investment of 1.3 six billion euros the declared aim continuing the
the declared aim continuing the
the declared aim continuing the predecessors resounding success
predecessors resounding success
predecessors resounding success with a new face and dynamic driving
with a new face and dynamic driving
with a new face and dynamic driving characteristics the compact is supposed
characteristics the compact is supposed
characteristics the compact is supposed to attract a younger audience the new
to attract a younger audience the new
to attract a younger audience the new c-class sedans now for the first time
c-class sedans now for the first time
c-class sedans now for the first time have a technical makeup that hitherto
have a technical makeup that hitherto
have a technical makeup that hitherto had been reserved for the upper range
had been reserved for the upper range
had been reserved for the upper range the front-end is enhanced with crash
the front-end is enhanced with crash
the front-end is enhanced with crash boxes made of high-strength steel after
boxes made of high-strength steel after
boxes made of high-strength steel after an accident they can be replaced easily
an accident they can be replaced easily
an accident they can be replaced easily and with low costs
the chassis is characterized by a newly
the chassis is characterized by a newly
the chassis is characterized by a newly developed eight arm front axle larger
developed eight arm front axle larger
developed eight arm front axle larger disc brakes with improved cooling
disc brakes with improved cooling
disc brakes with improved cooling airflow guarantee the best possible
airflow guarantee the best possible
airflow guarantee the best possible braking comfort
the power spectrum reaches from the 129
the power spectrum reaches from the 129
the power spectrum reaches from the 129 horsepower c180 to the 354 horsepower c
horsepower c180 to the 354 horsepower c
horsepower c180 to the 354 horsepower c 32 AMG which was introduced in 2001
32 AMG which was introduced in 2001
32 AMG which was introduced in 2001 among the self injectors the choice
among the self injectors the choice
among the self injectors the choice includes the C 200 CDI the C 220 CDI and
includes the C 200 CDI the C 220 CDI and
includes the C 200 CDI the C 220 CDI and the C 270 CDI the top diesel variants
the C 270 CDI the top diesel variants
the C 270 CDI the top diesel variants since 2002 has been the C 30 CDI AMG the
since 2002 has been the C 30 CDI AMG the
since 2002 has been the C 30 CDI AMG the three equipment lines in the new c-class
three equipment lines in the new c-class
three equipment lines in the new c-class are named classic elegance and
are named classic elegance and
are named classic elegance and avant-garde
avant-garde
avant-garde striking features include the
striking features include the
striking features include the multi-purpose steering wheel the
multi-purpose steering wheel the
multi-purpose steering wheel the functional cockpit and the high quality
functional cockpit and the high quality
functional cockpit and the high quality treatment of the interior
treatment of the interior
treatment of the interior [Music]
the series safety equipment meets the
the series safety equipment meets the
the series safety equipment meets the standards of the top models window bags
standards of the top models window bags
standards of the top models window bags and adaptive airbags for driver and
and adaptive airbags for driver and
and adaptive airbags for driver and front-passenger
front-passenger
front-passenger ensure the best possible protection
ensure the best possible protection
ensure the best possible protection [Music]
[Music]
[Music] in 2004 the model was updated with the
in 2004 the model was updated with the
in 2004 the model was updated with the slogan direct control under this premise
slogan direct control under this premise
slogan direct control under this premise suspension chassis 6-tier transmission
suspension chassis 6-tier transmission
suspension chassis 6-tier transmission and steering are more directly arranged
Koosh fun does a mr. su at the C class
Koosh fun does a mr. su at the C class
Koosh fun does a mr. su at the C class combines the virtues of a Mercedes Benz
combines the virtues of a Mercedes Benz
combines the virtues of a Mercedes Benz passenger car dynamic handling
passenger car dynamic handling
passenger car dynamic handling extraordinary comfort and the highest
extraordinary comfort and the highest
extraordinary comfort and the highest measure of safety after the introduction
measure of safety after the introduction
measure of safety after the introduction of the new c-class the eagerly awaited T
of the new c-class the eagerly awaited T
of the new c-class the eagerly awaited T model of the 203 series was released in
model of the 203 series was released in
model of the 203 series was released in March 2001 its dynamic appearance
March 2001 its dynamic appearance
March 2001 its dynamic appearance exhibits a high degree of functionality
exhibits a high degree of functionality
exhibits a high degree of functionality the designers concept obviously
the designers concept obviously
the designers concept obviously underlines the lifestyle character of
underlines the lifestyle character of
underlines the lifestyle character of this elegantly proportioned station
this elegantly proportioned station
this elegantly proportioned station wagon
wagon
wagon [Music]
[Music]
[Music] it's close relation to the c-class sedan
it's close relation to the c-class sedan
it's close relation to the c-class sedan is particularly revealed in the
is particularly revealed in the
is particularly revealed in the technical makeup the chassis is
technical makeup the chassis is
technical makeup the chassis is characterized by a newly developed a arm
characterized by a newly developed a arm
characterized by a newly developed a arm front axle large disc brakes with
front axle large disc brakes with
front axle large disc brakes with improved cooling air flow guarantee the
improved cooling air flow guarantee the
improved cooling air flow guarantee the best possible braking
at the beginning of production the type
at the beginning of production the type
at the beginning of production the type program included seven different motor
program included seven different motor
program included seven different motor options for gasoline and three diesel
options for gasoline and three diesel
options for gasoline and three diesel after an upgrade of the c-class in 2004
after an upgrade of the c-class in 2004
after an upgrade of the c-class in 2004 the C 200 CGI became the special vehicle
the C 200 CGI became the special vehicle
the C 200 CGI became the special vehicle of the range it combines direct gasoline
of the range it combines direct gasoline
of the range it combines direct gasoline injection with a charged compressor
injection with a charged compressor
injection with a charged compressor hence the abbreviation CGI for
hence the abbreviation CGI for
hence the abbreviation CGI for stratified charged gasoline injection
the type program was crowned by two top
the type program was crowned by two top
the type program was crowned by two top models from AMG the 367 horsepower 5.5
models from AMG the 367 horsepower 5.5
models from AMG the 367 horsepower 5.5 liter v8 engine of the C 55 AMG
liter v8 engine of the C 55 AMG
liter v8 engine of the C 55 AMG catapults this sporty station wagon from
catapults this sporty station wagon from
catapults this sporty station wagon from 0 to 100 km/h and only 5 point 4 seconds
0 to 100 km/h and only 5 point 4 seconds
0 to 100 km/h and only 5 point 4 seconds at 231 horsepower the diesel version C
at 231 horsepower the diesel version C
at 231 horsepower the diesel version C 30 CDI AMG was not bad either
30 CDI AMG was not bad either
30 CDI AMG was not bad either [Music]
apart from high interior comfort the
apart from high interior comfort the
apart from high interior comfort the c-class station wagon boasts even more
c-class station wagon boasts even more
c-class station wagon boasts even more storage capacity the load compartment
storage capacity the load compartment
storage capacity the load compartment holds up to 1300 54 liters several
holds up to 1300 54 liters several
holds up to 1300 54 liters several holding and placement devices plus the
holding and placement devices plus the
holding and placement devices plus the storable seats offer manifold use
storable seats offer manifold use
storable seats offer manifold use options sedans like the T models of the
options sedans like the T models of the
options sedans like the T models of the 203 series are role models and safety
203 series are role models and safety
203 series are role models and safety that is impressively documented with
that is impressively documented with
that is impressively documented with crash tests of the European NCAP
crash tests of the European NCAP
crash tests of the European NCAP standard the c-class succeeds with five
standard the c-class succeeds with five
standard the c-class succeeds with five stars the highest rating in this test
stars the highest rating in this test
stars the highest rating in this test procedure
procedure
procedure [Music]
with its sleek shape broad spectrum of
with its sleek shape broad spectrum of
with its sleek shape broad spectrum of equipment and power options the T model
equipment and power options the T model
equipment and power options the T model of the c-class quickly became the market
of the c-class quickly became the market
of the c-class quickly became the market leader in this segment of lifestyle
leader in this segment of lifestyle
leader in this segment of lifestyle station wagons and that for a good
station wagons and that for a good
station wagons and that for a good reason
reason
reason [Music]
the mercedes-benz sport coupe a formally
the mercedes-benz sport coupe a formally
the mercedes-benz sport coupe a formally assigned to the c-class but really quite
assigned to the c-class but really quite
assigned to the c-class but really quite an independent variant the sporty
an independent variant the sporty
an independent variant the sporty compact two-door has been on the market
compact two-door has been on the market
compact two-door has been on the market since the end of 2000 it is
since the end of 2000 it is
since the end of 2000 it is distinguished by a typical finned
distinguished by a typical finned
distinguished by a typical finned radiator grille with a mercedes star in
radiator grille with a mercedes star in
radiator grille with a mercedes star in the central position the unusual outline
the central position the unusual outline
the central position the unusual outline both inspires and polarizes the unusual
both inspires and polarizes the unusual
both inspires and polarizes the unusual rear design with integrated spoilers and
rear design with integrated spoilers and
rear design with integrated spoilers and a darkened blind between the rear lights
a darkened blind between the rear lights
a darkened blind between the rear lights also serve a function the high spoiler
also serve a function the high spoiler
also serve a function the high spoiler edge provides exemplary aerodynamic
edge provides exemplary aerodynamic
edge provides exemplary aerodynamic lifting effect and therefore reduces
lifting effect and therefore reduces
lifting effect and therefore reduces fuel consumption
the Kupe is powered by the latest
the Kupe is powered by the latest
the Kupe is powered by the latest four-cylinder engines the c230 mobilizes
four-cylinder engines the c230 mobilizes
four-cylinder engines the c230 mobilizes an impressive 197 horsepower and turns
an impressive 197 horsepower and turns
an impressive 197 horsepower and turns from 0 to 100 km/h and only eight
from 0 to 100 km/h and only eight
from 0 to 100 km/h and only eight seconds also available a 163 horsepower
seconds also available a 163 horsepower
seconds also available a 163 horsepower 2-liter engine with mechanical charger a
2-liter engine with mechanical charger a
2-liter engine with mechanical charger a four-cylinder with 129 horsepower plus a
four-cylinder with 129 horsepower plus a
four-cylinder with 129 horsepower plus a 2.2 liter CDI engine
at the top of the line the 254
at the top of the line the 254
at the top of the line the 254 horsepower C 32 AMG Sport Coupe a stands
horsepower C 32 AMG Sport Coupe a stands
horsepower C 32 AMG Sport Coupe a stands with the AMG diesel variation which
with the AMG diesel variation which
with the AMG diesel variation which produces 540 Newton meter torque
produces 540 Newton meter torque
produces 540 Newton meter torque [Music]
sporty elegance determines the interior
a must for sun worshippers the panorama
a must for sun worshippers the panorama
a must for sun worshippers the panorama sunroof in glass design
sunroof in glass design
sunroof in glass design [Music]
[Music]
[Music] in the course of the c-class upgrade in
in the course of the c-class upgrade in
in the course of the c-class upgrade in 2004 the two-door coupe a was given a
2004 the two-door coupe a was given a
2004 the two-door coupe a was given a sporty trim the interior now presents
sporty trim the interior now presents
sporty trim the interior now presents itself with a newly designed dashboard
itself with a newly designed dashboard
itself with a newly designed dashboard and a multifunction steering wheel a
and a multifunction steering wheel a
and a multifunction steering wheel a crisp transmission and a more taut
crisp transmission and a more taut
crisp transmission and a more taut chassis deliver a dynamic performance
chassis deliver a dynamic performance
chassis deliver a dynamic performance [Music]
the sport coupe a of the c-class
the sport coupe a of the c-class
the sport coupe a of the c-class combines all attributes of a compact
combines all attributes of a compact
combines all attributes of a compact limousine with the styling of a coupe a
limousine with the styling of a coupe a
limousine with the styling of a coupe a and hence is a particular favorite of
and hence is a particular favorite of
and hence is a particular favorite of the younger target group
the younger target group
the younger target group [Music]
in 1997 mercedes-benz launched a new
in 1997 mercedes-benz launched a new
in 1997 mercedes-benz launched a new generation of its legendary coupe A's
generation of its legendary coupe A's
generation of its legendary coupe A's the CLK just one year later the CLK
the CLK just one year later the CLK
the CLK just one year later the CLK Cabriolet was issued the design of
Cabriolet was issued the design of
Cabriolet was issued the design of series 208 incidentally derives from a
series 208 incidentally derives from a
series 208 incidentally derives from a coupe a survey in 1993 it gives a
coupe a survey in 1993 it gives a
coupe a survey in 1993 it gives a completely new interpretation of
completely new interpretation of
completely new interpretation of Mercedes classical face for elliptical
Mercedes classical face for elliptical
Mercedes classical face for elliptical headlights more shapely fenders and a
headlights more shapely fenders and a
headlights more shapely fenders and a slim hood features the new look
technically both coupe A's and Cabriolet
technically both coupe A's and Cabriolet
technically both coupe A's and Cabriolet benefit from a whole new set of
benefit from a whole new set of
benefit from a whole new set of novelties among them the driver
novelties among them the driver
novelties among them the driver authorization system l code and the
authorization system l code and the
authorization system l code and the braking assistance system bas it
braking assistance system bas it
braking assistance system bas it automatically recognizes emergency
automatically recognizes emergency
automatically recognizes emergency situations and therefore can build up
situations and therefore can build up
situations and therefore can build up the maximum brake power support much
the maximum brake power support much
the maximum brake power support much quicker than before
quicker than before
quicker than before [Music]
the co-pays and cabriolets of the CLK
the co-pays and cabriolets of the CLK
the co-pays and cabriolets of the CLK class also share engine options a real
class also share engine options a real
class also share engine options a real novelty is the v6 engine of the CLK 320
novelty is the v6 engine of the CLK 320
novelty is the v6 engine of the CLK 320 putting out 218 horsepower the engines
putting out 218 horsepower the engines
putting out 218 horsepower the engines of both the CLK 200 and the CLK 230
of both the CLK 200 and the CLK 230
of both the CLK 200 and the CLK 230 compressor are based on the already
compressor are based on the already
compressor are based on the already proven engines from the C and E class in
proven engines from the C and E class in
proven engines from the C and E class in January 1998 a new comer adds to the
January 1998 a new comer adds to the
January 1998 a new comer adds to the range the new top model
range the new top model
range the new top model CLK 430 mobilizes a stunning 279
CLK 430 mobilizes a stunning 279
CLK 430 mobilizes a stunning 279 horsepower
[Applause]
[Applause]
[Applause] the interior gains the most from the
the interior gains the most from the
the interior gains the most from the lavish standard equipment of the CLK
lavish standard equipment of the CLK
lavish standard equipment of the CLK class the easy entry system facilitates
class the easy entry system facilitates
class the easy entry system facilitates entry and exit for rear passengers
entry and exit for rear passengers
entry and exit for rear passengers stowable seats allow for more storage
stowable seats allow for more storage
stowable seats allow for more storage space in the trunk
space in the trunk
space in the trunk [Music]
the Cabriolet is also made to be a
the Cabriolet is also made to be a
the Cabriolet is also made to be a four-seater despite its intricate
four-seater despite its intricate
four-seater despite its intricate construction the half automatic
construction the half automatic
construction the half automatic convertible top is easy to operate and
convertible top is easy to operate and
convertible top is easy to operate and disappears in the trunk thus saving
disappears in the trunk thus saving
disappears in the trunk thus saving space
the CLK class fulfills all requirements
the CLK class fulfills all requirements
the CLK class fulfills all requirements for passive safety incidentally a
for passive safety incidentally a
for passive safety incidentally a standard in all of mercedes-benz
standard in all of mercedes-benz
standard in all of mercedes-benz automobiles the front structure of the
automobiles the front structure of the
automobiles the front structure of the CLK is constructed to absorb and dispel
CLK is constructed to absorb and dispel
CLK is constructed to absorb and dispel another cars impact energy in a
another cars impact energy in a
another cars impact energy in a collision and the cabriole lays
collision and the cabriole lays
collision and the cabriole lays reinforced a pillars and high-strength
reinforced a pillars and high-strength
reinforced a pillars and high-strength windshield frames ensure the survival
windshield frames ensure the survival
windshield frames ensure the survival space of the passengers the rollover
space of the passengers the rollover
space of the passengers the rollover protection feature proven and other
protection feature proven and other
protection feature proven and other ranges is also installed here with the
ranges is also installed here with the
ranges is also installed here with the threat of rolling over it unfolds
threat of rolling over it unfolds
threat of rolling over it unfolds automatically within split seconds since
automatically within split seconds since
automatically within split seconds since August 1999 a new ku paid top lines the
August 1999 a new ku paid top lines the
August 1999 a new ku paid top lines the modified CLK class by the way chassis
modified CLK class by the way chassis
modified CLK class by the way chassis and engine technology of the CLK 55 AMG
and engine technology of the CLK 55 AMG
and engine technology of the CLK 55 AMG were used in the same year in the safety
were used in the same year in the safety
were used in the same year in the safety car of the Formula One on the outside
car of the Formula One on the outside
car of the Formula One on the outside the upgraded CLK are first of all
the upgraded CLK are first of all
the upgraded CLK are first of all recognizable by their lacquered sill
recognizable by their lacquered sill
recognizable by their lacquered sill panel and side mirror integrated
panel and side mirror integrated
panel and side mirror integrated indicators about half a year later the
indicators about half a year later the
indicators about half a year later the CLK 200 was released as a 163 horsepower
CLK 200 was released as a 163 horsepower
CLK 200 was released as a 163 horsepower compressor and another few weeks later
compressor and another few weeks later
compressor and another few weeks later the CLK 430 was finally available as a
the CLK 430 was finally available as a
the CLK 430 was finally available as a Cabriolet
in 2002 mercedes-benz continued the
in 2002 mercedes-benz continued the
in 2002 mercedes-benz continued the success formula of the CLK class with a
success formula of the CLK class with a
success formula of the CLK class with a series 209
the new ranges self-confident character
the new ranges self-confident character
the new ranges self-confident character is visually recognizable by its typical
is visually recognizable by its typical
is visually recognizable by its typical radiator grille and the newly
radiator grille and the newly
radiator grille and the newly interpreted 4i face at the time of
interpreted 4i face at the time of
interpreted 4i face at the time of market entry seven variably motorized
market entry seven variably motorized
market entry seven variably motorized models with three transmission options
models with three transmission options
models with three transmission options were offered the eight cylinders CLK 500
were offered the eight cylinders CLK 500
were offered the eight cylinders CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG are the leaders of the
and CLK 55 AMG are the leaders of the
and CLK 55 AMG are the leaders of the range
range
range [Music]
in 2004 the AMG Sport car specialists
in 2004 the AMG Sport car specialists
in 2004 the AMG Sport car specialists introduced a limited special edition of
introduced a limited special edition of
introduced a limited special edition of 100 vehicles racing legend Klaus Ludwig
100 vehicles racing legend Klaus Ludwig
100 vehicles racing legend Klaus Ludwig is one of the test drivers who check the
is one of the test drivers who check the
is one of the test drivers who check the road worthiness of the racing sports car
road worthiness of the racing sports car
road worthiness of the racing sports car [Music]
[Music]
[Music] August a buddhist league indian dtmc a
August a buddhist league indian dtmc a
August a buddhist league indian dtmc a car his father got some food at Vienna
car his father got some food at Vienna
car his father got some food at Vienna space by afternoon Newton made
space by afternoon Newton made
space by afternoon Newton made arraignment Tekken official and velocity
arraignment Tekken official and velocity
arraignment Tekken official and velocity team reached mythology this collector's
team reached mythology this collector's
team reached mythology this collector's car can only be enjoyed by its
car can only be enjoyed by its
car can only be enjoyed by its well-heeled owners the sports cannon
well-heeled owners the sports cannon
well-heeled owners the sports cannon costing an exorbitant two hundred thirty
costing an exorbitant two hundred thirty
costing an exorbitant two hundred thirty five thousand euros is already sold out
five thousand euros is already sold out
five thousand euros is already sold out without a doubt the CLK class is one of
without a doubt the CLK class is one of
without a doubt the CLK class is one of the most beautiful results of the
the most beautiful results of the
the most beautiful results of the mercedes-benz product offensive the CLK
mercedes-benz product offensive the CLK
mercedes-benz product offensive the CLK pioneers new territory and is rewarded
pioneers new territory and is rewarded
pioneers new territory and is rewarded by broad acceptance
by broad acceptance
by broad acceptance [Music]
in 1997 mercedes-benz dared to enter
in 1997 mercedes-benz dared to enter
in 1997 mercedes-benz dared to enter unknown terrain the m-class is the first
unknown terrain the m-class is the first
unknown terrain the m-class is the first German model to debut in the new class
German model to debut in the new class
German model to debut in the new class of sport utility vehicles it has been
of sport utility vehicles it has been
of sport utility vehicles it has been imitated numerous times since this
imitated numerous times since this
imitated numerous times since this recreational vehicle with luxurious
recreational vehicle with luxurious
recreational vehicle with luxurious tendencies is produced in purpose-built
tendencies is produced in purpose-built
tendencies is produced in purpose-built facilities and Tuscaloosa Alabama a
facilities and Tuscaloosa Alabama a
facilities and Tuscaloosa Alabama a second production plant was open at guts
second production plant was open at guts
second production plant was open at guts in 1999 the series internally called
in 1999 the series internally called
in 1999 the series internally called w163 incorporates intelligent
w163 incorporates intelligent
w163 incorporates intelligent four-wheel-drive and an electronically
four-wheel-drive and an electronically
four-wheel-drive and an electronically operated five gear automatic
operated five gear automatic
operated five gear automatic transmission a specially designed
transmission a specially designed
transmission a specially designed independent wheel suspension at the
independent wheel suspension at the
independent wheel suspension at the front and rear axles aids optimal
front and rear axles aids optimal
front and rear axles aids optimal driving stability another novelty the
driving stability another novelty the
driving stability another novelty the electronic traction support system PGs
electronic traction support system PGs
electronic traction support system PGs it improves the maneuverability of the
it improves the maneuverability of the
it improves the maneuverability of the vehicle and rough off-road situations
vehicle and rough off-road situations
vehicle and rough off-road situations the anti-lock brake system ABS is also
the anti-lock brake system ABS is also
the anti-lock brake system ABS is also modified for cross-country use
the ML 320 with a 3.2 liter engine was
the ML 320 with a 3.2 liter engine was
the ML 320 with a 3.2 liter engine was first introduced in Canada and the
first introduced in Canada and the
first introduced in Canada and the United States the ML 230 with a 2.3
United States the ML 230 with a 2.3
United States the ML 230 with a 2.3 liter engine is reserved for the
liter engine is reserved for the
liter engine is reserved for the European market
incidentally this car possesses a great
incidentally this car possesses a great
incidentally this car possesses a great expanse of space seat backs and seats
expanse of space seat backs and seats
expanse of space seat backs and seats are stowable and make a multi-purpose
are stowable and make a multi-purpose
are stowable and make a multi-purpose layout possible mercedes-benz
layout possible mercedes-benz
layout possible mercedes-benz specifications also include all safety
specifications also include all safety
specifications also include all safety relevant equipment details the m-class
relevant equipment details the m-class
relevant equipment details the m-class is the first cross-country vehicle with
is the first cross-country vehicle with
is the first cross-country vehicle with side bags in the doors and improved
side bags in the doors and improved
side bags in the doors and improved chassis frame is supposed to preserve
chassis frame is supposed to preserve
chassis frame is supposed to preserve the passenger compartment in case of an
the passenger compartment in case of an
the passenger compartment in case of an impact
impact
impact additionally the car is designed for
additionally the car is designed for
additionally the car is designed for partner protection the front structure
partner protection the front structure
partner protection the front structure and a lowered frame compensate the
and a lowered frame compensate the
and a lowered frame compensate the impact energy of the opposing vehicle in
impact energy of the opposing vehicle in
impact energy of the opposing vehicle in 1998 the new Vanguard model of the range
1998 the new Vanguard model of the range
1998 the new Vanguard model of the range was introduced the ML 430 carrying a 4.3
was introduced the ML 430 carrying a 4.3
was introduced the ML 430 carrying a 4.3 liter v8 engine running at 272
liter v8 engine running at 272
liter v8 engine running at 272 horsepower in Germany it has been
horsepower in Germany it has been
horsepower in Germany it has been available since 1999 at that time the
available since 1999 at that time the
available since 1999 at that time the 100,000 M Class unit had already been
100,000 M Class unit had already been
100,000 M Class unit had already been produced and mercedes-benz presents the
produced and mercedes-benz presents the
produced and mercedes-benz presents the ML 270 CDI principally for the European
ML 270 CDI principally for the European
ML 270 CDI principally for the European market
market
market [Music]
2001 saw the considerable improvement of
2001 saw the considerable improvement of
2001 saw the considerable improvement of the m-class the new line is also
the m-class the new line is also
the m-class the new line is also visually different from its predecessors
visually different from its predecessors
visually different from its predecessors with redesigned shock absorbers
with redesigned shock absorbers
with redesigned shock absorbers headlights with a transparent glass look
headlights with a transparent glass look
headlights with a transparent glass look and outside mirrors with integrated
and outside mirrors with integrated
and outside mirrors with integrated indicators there is also news in the
indicators there is also news in the
indicators there is also news in the model range the ML 430 has been replaced
model range the ML 430 has been replaced
model range the ML 430 has been replaced by the ML 500
by the ML 500
by the ML 500 putting out 292 horsepower with its v8
putting out 292 horsepower with its v8
putting out 292 horsepower with its v8 engine at the time of its market entry
engine at the time of its market entry
engine at the time of its market entry the new type ML 400 CDI was the most
the new type ML 400 CDI was the most
the new type ML 400 CDI was the most powerful self-injection car in the world
powerful self-injection car in the world
powerful self-injection car in the world [Music]
however the new top model is the ML 55
however the new top model is the ML 55
however the new top model is the ML 55 AMG it's high power engine makes 347
AMG it's high power engine makes 347
AMG it's high power engine makes 347 horsepower and shoots from 0 to 100 and
horsepower and shoots from 0 to 100 and
horsepower and shoots from 0 to 100 and only 6.8 seconds
in August 2002 the ml350 replaced the ML
in August 2002 the ml350 replaced the ML
in August 2002 the ml350 replaced the ML 320 the powerful character of the
320 the powerful character of the
320 the powerful character of the m-class is manifested in its 245 Newton
m-class is manifested in its 245 Newton
m-class is manifested in its 245 Newton meter torque
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[Music] by the way even before their official
by the way even before their official
by the way even before their official premiere the m-class had a career in
premiere the m-class had a career in
premiere the m-class had a career in Hollywood in Jurassic Park - the lost
Hollywood in Jurassic Park - the lost
Hollywood in Jurassic Park - the lost world
world
world the Mercedes cross country car leaves
the Mercedes cross country car leaves
the Mercedes cross country car leaves the aggressive dinosaurs behind
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