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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]

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[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]

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[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

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[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]

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[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]

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[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

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[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]

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[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]

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[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

[Music]

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

[Music]

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 dávila

frightened ramzan the swoosh dávila

frightened ramzan the swoosh dávila 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]

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it's like film franchise normal diffuse

it's like film franchise normal diffuse ID system at CST Phil passaggio on sulla

ID system at CST Phil passaggio on sulla

ID system at CST Phil passaggio on sulla dong 500 nest door skin disease Bank

dong 500 nest door skin disease Bank

dong 500 nest door skin disease Bank info breast ladder on our phones Kim

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

to embed our function form Titus itself I'm right at spider and Malaga and

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]

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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

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[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] premièred is also a self-selecting shock

premièred is also a self-selecting shock

premièred 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