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Mercedes-Benz S-Class: The Epitome Of Automotive Engineering
Mercedes-Benz S-Class: The Epitome Of Automotive Engineering Eurasia Review | Eurasia Review
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a byword for luxury, comfort, and driving safety. Because of that, this family of model series has had an enduring impact on the reputation of the brand. Its long and distinguished history stretches back to the beginning of the 20th century.
The tradition of the S-Class follows the philosophy of a car that has always responded fully to the trends and demands of its time. These responses have come in the form of innovative technology and pioneering safety systems as well as solutions for greater comfort. It is these strengths that enable each generation of the S-Class to set new standards in vehicle development and that make this model series the epitome of automotive engineering. The sales figures speak for themselves: more than 3.5 million S-Class saloons have been sold since 1951, making this the world’s most successful vehicle in the high-end, luxury segment.
From W 187 to “Ponton Mercedes” (1951 to 1959)
The direct ancestral line of the S-Class began in 1951, when Mercedes-Benz returned to the high-end segment for the first time since the end of the Second World War with the 220 model (W 187). Launched at the same time, the prestigious Mercedes 300 (W 186) was the largest and fastest car in series production in Germany and the yardstick by which other luxury vehicles were measured. It became known as the “Adenauer Mercedes” because it was the favourite official car of German chancellor Konrad Adenauer.
The next generation of the S-Class followed in 1954: the model 220 (W 180) was the first Mercedes-Benz six-cylinder car to feature a unitised body design. Its ultra-modern “pontoon” body offered previously unheard of levels of comfort. The single-joint swing axle, which had a low pivot point and had been developed for the Mercedes racing cars, ensured first-class handling.
From the “tailfin” to the 300 SEL 6.3 (1959 to 1972)
The “tailfin” models introduced in 1959 earned their nickname from the understated sight lines adorning the rear wings. The 111/112 model series represented a milestone in automotive history, as this was the first time that Béla Barényi’s safety shell had been put into service in a series-production car.
In 1963, Mercedes-Benz launched the prestigious 600 model (W 100) which followed in the tradition of the Super Mercedes. This exclusive, top-of-the-range vehicle was available as a limousine with either a standard, or long wheelbase, or as a landaulet. Its extensive appointments reflected the pinnacle of what was technologically possible at the time.
The elegant saloons of the 108/109 model series – the successor to the “tailfins” – made their debut in 1965. A highlight of this S‑Class generation was the 300 SEL 6.3 model that appeared in 1968. This top-of-the-range vehicle used the same powerful V8 engine as the model 600 and delivered performance on a par with sports cars.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class: The Epitome Of Automotive Engineering Eurasia Review | Eurasia Review
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a byword for luxury, comfort, and driving safety. Because of that, this family of model series has had an enduring impact on the reputation of the brand. Its long and distinguished history stretches back to the beginning of the 20th century.
The tradition of the S-Class follows the philosophy of a car that has always responded fully to the trends and demands of its time. These responses have come in the form of innovative technology and pioneering safety systems as well as solutions for greater comfort. It is these strengths that enable each generation of the S-Class to set new standards in vehicle development and that make this model series the epitome of automotive engineering. The sales figures speak for themselves: more than 3.5 million S-Class saloons have been sold since 1951, making this the world’s most successful vehicle in the high-end, luxury segment.
From W 187 to “Ponton Mercedes” (1951 to 1959)
The direct ancestral line of the S-Class began in 1951, when Mercedes-Benz returned to the high-end segment for the first time since the end of the Second World War with the 220 model (W 187). Launched at the same time, the prestigious Mercedes 300 (W 186) was the largest and fastest car in series production in Germany and the yardstick by which other luxury vehicles were measured. It became known as the “Adenauer Mercedes” because it was the favourite official car of German chancellor Konrad Adenauer.
The next generation of the S-Class followed in 1954: the model 220 (W 180) was the first Mercedes-Benz six-cylinder car to feature a unitised body design. Its ultra-modern “pontoon” body offered previously unheard of levels of comfort. The single-joint swing axle, which had a low pivot point and had been developed for the Mercedes racing cars, ensured first-class handling.
From the “tailfin” to the 300 SEL 6.3 (1959 to 1972)
The “tailfin” models introduced in 1959 earned their nickname from the understated sight lines adorning the rear wings. The 111/112 model series represented a milestone in automotive history, as this was the first time that Béla Barényi’s safety shell had been put into service in a series-production car.
In 1963, Mercedes-Benz launched the prestigious 600 model (W 100) which followed in the tradition of the Super Mercedes. This exclusive, top-of-the-range vehicle was available as a limousine with either a standard, or long wheelbase, or as a landaulet. Its extensive appointments reflected the pinnacle of what was technologically possible at the time.
The elegant saloons of the 108/109 model series – the successor to the “tailfins” – made their debut in 1965. A highlight of this S‑Class generation was the 300 SEL 6.3 model that appeared in 1968. This top-of-the-range vehicle used the same powerful V8 engine as the model 600 and delivered performance on a par with sports cars.
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