The story of "Mercedes-Benz» (Mercedes-Benz) begins with the 1882-1886 period, and it is associated with several names - Gottlieb Daimler (March 17, 1834 - March 6, 1900), Wilhelm Maybach (February 9, 1846 - December 29, 1929) Karl Benz (November 25, 1844 - April 4, 1929).
Daimler and Maybach in 1885 patented his first successful high-speed internal combustion engine and designed a carburetor that made it possible to use as fuel gas. Daimler engine used to create models of motorcycles (1885, first in the world), the four-crew with a 1-cylinder engine (1886) and motor boats (1887). In 1889 Daimler and Maybach created a four-wheeled carriage, which is considered to be one of the first car whose power exceeded horse silu.Pervy car was named Mercedes was founded in 1899, which had a classical arrangement of parts, the engine and the radiator located in front under the bonnet, the drive was through a gear transmission to the rear wheels. On the new car was a 4-cylinder engine with 35 hp The first sample was designed as a two-seater racing car. The model was named "Mercedes" (Mercedes), in honor of the daughter of one of the owners of the company - an Austrian businessman, diplomat and the avid racer Emil Jellinek. Which is better on this car design at the next race in March 1899 won, and thus brought glory to the world the company "Daimler" and the car "Mercedes". Since all cars the company "Daimler" were produced under the brand name Mercedes. Only in 1901 it was registered as a trademark. In 1921 it was the first time Mercedes has released a supercharged engine, and in 1923 - six-liter engine model, which became a base for modification to the chassis korotkobaznym - Model K, and subsequently - Model S.
In 1890 the company was founded "Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft".
In 1900, Gottlieb Daimler died, and the case was continued by his son Paul Daimler. Company management took over Wilhelm Maybach
Initially, the star was the symbol of the company "Daimler." Daimler invented the logo itself, but as a brand, it has been approved only in 1909.
In 1885, Karl Benz with its investors, founded a new firm. By day he worked in their shops, and at night was experimenting in the barn near his home. Perseverance, initiative and dedication have allowed Benz to overcome the initial difficulties. The result was the creation of three-wheeled vehicle with a 4-stroke engine in his workshop. Benz himself designed and developed all the nodes of the car and he came to solving many technical problems. In January 1886, Karl Benz received a patent (the first 3-kalesny car in the world) on his new car that has not caused much interest among buyers, although the engines are in great demand in the market, especially in Germany.
The company as a symbol Benz had the steering wheel. This mark was registered in 1903 as a trademark. In 1909 the symbol was changed to a laurel wreath.
Daimler and Maybach in 1885 patented his first successful high-speed internal combustion engine and designed a carburetor that made it possible to use as fuel gas. Daimler engine used to create models of motorcycles (1885, first in the world), the four-crew with a 1-cylinder engine (1886) and motor boats (1887). In 1889 Daimler and Maybach created a four-wheeled carriage, which is considered to be one of the first car whose power exceeded horse silu.Pervy car was named Mercedes was founded in 1899, which had a classical arrangement of parts, the engine and the radiator located in front under the bonnet, the drive was through a gear transmission to the rear wheels. On the new car was a 4-cylinder engine with 35 hp The first sample was designed as a two-seater racing car. The model was named "Mercedes" (Mercedes), in honor of the daughter of one of the owners of the company - an Austrian businessman, diplomat and the avid racer Emil Jellinek. Which is better on this car design at the next race in March 1899 won, and thus brought glory to the world the company "Daimler" and the car "Mercedes". Since all cars the company "Daimler" were produced under the brand name Mercedes. Only in 1901 it was registered as a trademark. In 1921 it was the first time Mercedes has released a supercharged engine, and in 1923 - six-liter engine model, which became a base for modification to the chassis korotkobaznym - Model K, and subsequently - Model S.
In 1890 the company was founded "Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft". In 1900, Gottlieb Daimler died, and the case was continued by his son Paul Daimler. Company management took over Wilhelm Maybach
Initially, the star was the symbol of the company "Daimler." Daimler invented the logo itself, but as a brand, it has been approved only in 1909.
In 1885, Karl Benz with its investors, founded a new firm. By day he worked in their shops, and at night was experimenting in the barn near his home. Perseverance, initiative and dedication have allowed Benz to overcome the initial difficulties. The result was the creation of three-wheeled vehicle with a 4-stroke engine in his workshop. Benz himself designed and developed all the nodes of the car and he came to solving many technical problems. In January 1886, Karl Benz received a patent (the first 3-kalesny car in the world) on his new car that has not caused much interest among buyers, although the engines are in great demand in the market, especially in Germany.
The company as a symbol Benz had the steering wheel. This mark was registered in 1903 as a trademark. In 1909 the symbol was changed to a laurel wreath.Following the merger of both companies in 1926, their logos (three-beam star and laurel wreath) were combined as a symbol of the merger. In the modern form of company logo (three-pointed star in a circle) is used since 1937. The result of combining two companies with great technical and intellectual potential was not long in coming. At the helm stood shining automotive industry - Ferdinand Porsche (Ferdinand Porsche). The new chef has decided to completely renovate the lineup. Was based on the model Daimler, but now they were called Mercedes-Benz.V 1926 Porsche has developed a series of models «K», equipped with a mechanical supercharger air supply system. With this technology, the SSK model with 6240 cc engine. shot power 160 hp Car accelerated to speeds of 145 km / h Equally surprising and model SSKL with the motor 300 hp For such a frolic, many K-series called "death trap". In 1928 he was succeeded by Hans Niebel (Hans Nibel). Under his leadership, were published in Mannheim-model 370 and Nurburg-500. Both are based on the latest models of Porsche.
In the early 1940s in Germany, dramatically increased the demand for luxury cars of the powerful Mercedes. They are produced in the factory Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart for special orders to the Heads of State and Government, high-ranking Nazis, as well as those who are not traditional car seemed to be prestigious.
A notable event in 1936 was the debut of the car - Grosser Mercedes (Mercedes Great), the second of which was the name of Mercedes-770. Under its hood was a 200-horsepower 8-cylinder engine capacity of 7655 cc. with a mechanical supercharger, and the suspension was independent all-wheel drive. 770-D - it was a real giant.
Grosser Mercedes almost certainly be gone from the scene in the 40s, as well as other giant lyuksvageny the time like a Maybach Zeppelin or the Horch 12. But Grosser Mercedes - the only one among the German premium car - back in 1938 has undergone a complete upgrade. In this case of Daimler-Benz wanted to bring it to the maximum of those days know how automotive technology. For the 770 they are an excellent light alloy engine, tubular frame of the oval profile, independent front suspension, axle articulated and impressive agility and most streamlined body. Production of an updated model (manufacturer's code W150) lasted from 1938 to 1943, although in very limited quantities (only 88 pieces). In the final period produced only armored version.
Benz type 500 (W08, 1932-1939 gg.) Is not significantly different in technical terms from its predecessor - model "Nurburgring", but was modernized body. The radiator grille has acquired a barely noticeable wedge shape and placed at a slight angle. The slope and had a windshield. Especially noticeable was on models manufactured after 1936. In general, the model 500 (and 500N) and its predecessor, "Nurburgring" were "long-playing" models in the production program group 20-30s. Another interesting fact that "five hundredth" was the last of the "Mercedes" with continuous axes, as well as the last production car in the world, which used wooden wheels spitsami.Mercedes-Benz 500K was introduced at the Berlin Motor Show in February 1934 and That same year, went on sale. As the price lists of the time, over 22 thousand Reichsmarks could choose a 500K with a 4-door sedan, convertible, B or C. At the Paris Salon in 1936 replaced the Model 500K 540K, and in 1939-40 was to come of all this model 580K.Segodnya (1936 MERCEDES 500K SPECIAL ROADSTER) on sale for only $ 53,000 in 1936 debuted the world's first serial passenger vehicle equipped with diesel engine - Mercedes-260 D.
Resumption of production after the war was connected with many difficulties. Materials, tools and machines was not enough. However, proven 170V began producing in 1946, though initially only as a wagon. The post-war development of Daimler Benz, Mercedes Benz 170S, was introduced at about the time when the constitution was adopted the Federal Republic of Germany, in May 1949.
Among the first new development was the popular "Mercedes 180" (1953), with a monocoque body pontoon type, as well as a solid series, "220" and "300",
Mercedes-Benz was actively involved in racing, such as Le Mans and Mille Miglia, etc. In 1952 appeared the car W194, who had a two-seat version of the coupe and the open-Speedster (Speedster (born speedster) - initially, two-seater sports car with an open top, no side windows. extremely different from the roadster sports oriented, lack of folding rear seats ("Teschin mecto"), and sometimes - cloth top and boot. In the modern version of the speedster - a one-or two-seater sports car with an open top and absent (or very low) wind steklom.Takzhe speedster is often referred to in the back of a car like the roadster, convertible or targa to emphasize its sporty orientation.) We assume a small deviation. But after the appearance of more powerful W196 300SLR, W194 on the race would come to an end if not for one event. In 1953, the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. Max Hoffman requested a street version of a racing car and a year later the car was ready. As expected, the car was a sensation and became a symbol of the 1950s. Not a lightweight sports body, or a powerful three-liter engine does not have such a strong effect as a unique door in the form of a gull wing.
But despite its advantages, the car was also not easy to control and because of the high mortality due to this door, in the 1958 redesigned coupe into an open roadster, which was no less popular. Total for 1963 was released in 1400 with a coupé cars and 1858 rodsterov.Avtomobil 300SL had not seen the demand of the company, but the manual assembly, even at a high price to 29,000 German marks could not translate it. In response, the company decided to develop a new mass sports car. The basis instead of racing was taken Sedan W121. Externally, the pontoon body was styled W198, which allowed the car to provide a cheaper alternative (the price at the end of 1950 was about 17 000 marks), and all were issued 25,881 of these vehicles.
In 1959, the year has gone a new family of business class W111 received an elegant bearing body with vertical blocks of lights, huge luggage compartment and all-wheel independent suspension (models 220, 220S, 220SE, 230S, 250SE, 280SE and 280SE 3.5). They have demonstrated the highest technical level of vehicles of this brand. The main symbol of a new era of a square box but with a clear American influence because of the "fins" on the rear fenders, the car also had coupe and convertible version. Fashion for fins and moved to the middle-class W110 cars in 1961, the year. In 1961, Mercedes produces a luxurious version, based on a 111-m 300SE W112, and which had a version of the coupe and convertible.
At the end of the 1963rd, a new limousine Mercedes-Benz W100 600. The car had a 6.3-liter V8 engine producing 250 horsepower, four-speed automatic transmission, air suspension and wheels. The main thing is that the car was almost no competition, and not only prestige, but despite the huge size, he could reach a maximum speed of 205 km / h
Also produced elongated version of Pullman (including a six-door versions) and a semi-convertibles - landole.
Lando (from Fr. Landau) - body type cars with opening on top of the rear seats.
The name comes from the German city of Landau, in the XVIII century, was famous for producing and coach, including the production crew from the top opening.
In the early 1940s in Germany, dramatically increased the demand for luxury cars of the powerful Mercedes. They are produced in the factory Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart for special orders to the Heads of State and Government, high-ranking Nazis, as well as those who are not traditional car seemed to be prestigious.
A notable event in 1936 was the debut of the car - Grosser Mercedes (Mercedes Great), the second of which was the name of Mercedes-770. Under its hood was a 200-horsepower 8-cylinder engine capacity of 7655 cc. with a mechanical supercharger, and the suspension was independent all-wheel drive. 770-D - it was a real giant. Grosser Mercedes almost certainly be gone from the scene in the 40s, as well as other giant lyuksvageny the time like a Maybach Zeppelin or the Horch 12. But Grosser Mercedes - the only one among the German premium car - back in 1938 has undergone a complete upgrade. In this case of Daimler-Benz wanted to bring it to the maximum of those days know how automotive technology. For the 770 they are an excellent light alloy engine, tubular frame of the oval profile, independent front suspension, axle articulated and impressive agility and most streamlined body. Production of an updated model (manufacturer's code W150) lasted from 1938 to 1943, although in very limited quantities (only 88 pieces). In the final period produced only armored version.
Benz type 500 (W08, 1932-1939 gg.) Is not significantly different in technical terms from its predecessor - model "Nurburgring", but was modernized body. The radiator grille has acquired a barely noticeable wedge shape and placed at a slight angle. The slope and had a windshield. Especially noticeable was on models manufactured after 1936. In general, the model 500 (and 500N) and its predecessor, "Nurburgring" were "long-playing" models in the production program group 20-30s. Another interesting fact that "five hundredth" was the last of the "Mercedes" with continuous axes, as well as the last production car in the world, which used wooden wheels spitsami.Mercedes-Benz 500K was introduced at the Berlin Motor Show in February 1934 and That same year, went on sale. As the price lists of the time, over 22 thousand Reichsmarks could choose a 500K with a 4-door sedan, convertible, B or C. At the Paris Salon in 1936 replaced the Model 500K 540K, and in 1939-40 was to come of all this model 580K.Segodnya (1936 MERCEDES 500K SPECIAL ROADSTER) on sale for only $ 53,000 in 1936 debuted the world's first serial passenger vehicle equipped with diesel engine - Mercedes-260 D. Resumption of production after the war was connected with many difficulties. Materials, tools and machines was not enough. However, proven 170V began producing in 1946, though initially only as a wagon. The post-war development of Daimler Benz, Mercedes Benz 170S, was introduced at about the time when the constitution was adopted the Federal Republic of Germany, in May 1949.
Among the first new development was the popular "Mercedes 180" (1953), with a monocoque body pontoon type, as well as a solid series, "220" and "300",
Mercedes-Benz was actively involved in racing, such as Le Mans and Mille Miglia, etc. In 1952 appeared the car W194, who had a two-seat version of the coupe and the open-Speedster (Speedster (born speedster) - initially, two-seater sports car with an open top, no side windows. extremely different from the roadster sports oriented, lack of folding rear seats ("Teschin mecto"), and sometimes - cloth top and boot. In the modern version of the speedster - a one-or two-seater sports car with an open top and absent (or very low) wind steklom.Takzhe speedster is often referred to in the back of a car like the roadster, convertible or targa to emphasize its sporty orientation.) We assume a small deviation. But after the appearance of more powerful W196 300SLR, W194 on the race would come to an end if not for one event. In 1953, the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. Max Hoffman requested a street version of a racing car and a year later the car was ready. As expected, the car was a sensation and became a symbol of the 1950s. Not a lightweight sports body, or a powerful three-liter engine does not have such a strong effect as a unique door in the form of a gull wing.
But despite its advantages, the car was also not easy to control and because of the high mortality due to this door, in the 1958 redesigned coupe into an open roadster, which was no less popular. Total for 1963 was released in 1400 with a coupé cars and 1858 rodsterov.Avtomobil 300SL had not seen the demand of the company, but the manual assembly, even at a high price to 29,000 German marks could not translate it. In response, the company decided to develop a new mass sports car. The basis instead of racing was taken Sedan W121. Externally, the pontoon body was styled W198, which allowed the car to provide a cheaper alternative (the price at the end of 1950 was about 17 000 marks), and all were issued 25,881 of these vehicles.
In 1959, the year has gone a new family of business class W111 received an elegant bearing body with vertical blocks of lights, huge luggage compartment and all-wheel independent suspension (models 220, 220S, 220SE, 230S, 250SE, 280SE and 280SE 3.5). They have demonstrated the highest technical level of vehicles of this brand. The main symbol of a new era of a square box but with a clear American influence because of the "fins" on the rear fenders, the car also had coupe and convertible version. Fashion for fins and moved to the middle-class W110 cars in 1961, the year. In 1961, Mercedes produces a luxurious version, based on a 111-m 300SE W112, and which had a version of the coupe and convertible.
At the end of the 1963rd, a new limousine Mercedes-Benz W100 600. The car had a 6.3-liter V8 engine producing 250 horsepower, four-speed automatic transmission, air suspension and wheels. The main thing is that the car was almost no competition, and not only prestige, but despite the huge size, he could reach a maximum speed of 205 km / h Also produced elongated version of Pullman (including a six-door versions) and a semi-convertibles - landole.
Lando (from Fr. Landau) - body type cars with opening on top of the rear seats.
The name comes from the German city of Landau, in the XVIII century, was famous for producing and coach, including the production crew from the top opening.At the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1965 was the first time shows range of models of so-called S-Class (W108) - the most prestigious (after a limousine 600) car company. It includes a model 250S and 250SE with a 6-cylinder engines in the 150 and 170 hp, its technical parameters of the superior competitor. Over time, they were in the 2.8-liter engines, and from 1968: 3,5 - and 4,5-liter V8. The most powerful and comfortable model in this series was elongated W109 300SEL, 300SEL 6.3 including the flagship with a 6.3-liter engine from the 600-th, to reach a maximum speed of 220 km / h Since then, S Series has become a symbol of technological achievements of the company Mercedes-Benz.
In 1968, new models of middle-class W114 and W115, distinguished by a set of engines. In the latter (230, 250 and 280) were schesti-cylinder engines, the first (200, 220 and 240) four-cylinder. Received widespread popularity as a complete set of diesel models. The car is available as a sedan, wagon and sedan extended. Feature in the series was the fact that her body was fully developed "from scratch" in contrast to earlier in which one form or another borrowed from earlier models.
In the early 1970s, Mercedes has adopted a new classification system for vehicles which have supplemented the prefix W R (Roadster), C (Coupe), S (wagon) and V (long base). Also, a new standard for styling that has become more masculine and charismatic gave the new car a more elegant but still rigorous and sports essay.
In 1968, new models of middle-class W114 and W115, distinguished by a set of engines. In the latter (230, 250 and 280) were schesti-cylinder engines, the first (200, 220 and 240) four-cylinder. Received widespread popularity as a complete set of diesel models. The car is available as a sedan, wagon and sedan extended. Feature in the series was the fact that her body was fully developed "from scratch" in contrast to earlier in which one form or another borrowed from earlier models.
In the early 1970s, Mercedes has adopted a new classification system for vehicles which have supplemented the prefix W R (Roadster), C (Coupe), S (wagon) and V (long base). Also, a new standard for styling that has become more masculine and charismatic gave the new car a more elegant but still rigorous and sports essay.What's New 1970.
The first innovation was a new decade SL R107. The success of the car can be characterized by the fact that it was produced 18 years (up to 1989 years). Though there were beginners model with six-cylinder engines (, 280SL and 300SL) but all of the criteria was R107 Eight (V8) has successfully won the American market models, 350SL, 380SL, 420SL, 450SL, 500SL and 560SL. The latest model in general was not available for Europe.
In 1972, the year to replace the 108-th by a new generation S-Class W116.Hotya and formerly the most luxurious cars with three-beam star had the title of the letter S, before officially they have not been merged into one class (Sonderklasse translated from German as " special class "). The car had the world's first ABS system as well as hydro-pneumatic suspension, as well as the three-speed automatic transmissions. Like his predecessor, he had two bases, short and long (V116). The range also largely consisted of "eights» 350SE/SEL and 450SE/SEL. But in addition to "Six» 280S and 280SE/SEL, was also a diesel model 300SD with a short base (for the North American market), and became the flagship of the 450SEL 6.9 with a huge 6.9 liter engine V8.V 1974 450SEL recognized the car of the year in Europe .
If all S-Class sedan was, the W116 was no exception, and to replace the already outdated C111 in 1972, the year came a new model of the C107 SLC which was developed based on the R107. Unlike the Roadster Coupe has a solid roof and a larger compartment for the rear seat.
1973rd year, the firm has become the most severe trial, which began oil crisis seriously reduced car sales, especially with large engines. But thanks to a series of efforts, and especially W114/W115 Mercedes who took part in the quality as well as in the development of more efficient engines, by the mid-1970s, when many competitors have gone bankrupt, Mercedes resisted and in 1975 he was ready to introduce a replacement vehicle for the mass W114 / W115.
The new machine W123, was one of the most reliable of all brands. Released as version wagon (with 1976), coupe and sedan (from 1977). The main glory of the car was its simplicity and efficiency, so that even to this day, can often be seen in many third world countries but the workers crumpled 123rd Mercedes.
In September 1979 at the Frankfurt Motor Show showed the S-Class in the back of W126. The car, the development of which began in April 1973
, Is a logical development of the W116 in design and in the art. The aim of the designers was to improve comfort, dynamics and safety, while reducing fuel consumption. Given the need for weight reduction has been developed over a light box. Improved aerodynamics, the drag coefficient of air was 0,36 Cx. By design W126 - Bruno Sacco, who created a number of prototype C111.
W126 is the first European car with an airbag, but it was optional. In contrast to the American automobile industry, where in the 70th years. mass-produced car with a pillow and where AirBag tried to compensate for not wearing a seat belt, the Germans offered a pillow as an addition to the straps with the front atyazhitelyami (modern AirBag much more effective if a person wearing a seat).
In addition, the new system was equipped with TCS (Traction control system), slippage, ABS (since 1986 in the standard, up to this in the base trim only the flagship models with V8 and 5.6 to 5 liters), cruise control with tow body , heated front seats, hydro-pneumatic suspension for the older models, power steering (standard on all versions). You could order a separate rear seats. Transmissions were four-stage mechanical and automatic or five-speed manual. For cars with the V8 mechanical gearbox offered only on request.
In Frankfurt, were presented to gasoline 280S, 280SE, 280SEL, 380SE, 380SEL, 500SE, 500SEL and diesel 300SD. As before, the diesel engine was designed primarily for the New World. Injection versions were equipped with fuel injection BOSCH K-Jetronic.
Version of the standard body, whose length was 4995 mm, appeared in stores in early 1980. Longer (5135 mm) are available in the following year - they were the index of V126. All versions of the V8 with a few exceptions can be ordered with factory armor.
1985 was a landmark for the W126. Model 280S was replaced by the 260SE and 300SE/SEL (the letter E stands for electronic fuel injection). Thus in the model number S-Class cars are not left with petrol engines. Korotkobaznye turbo 300SD Turbodiesel gradually gave way to the 300SDL Turbodiesel, 420SE/SEL/SEC took place 380SE/SEL/SEC, the engine gained 14 hp 500SE/SEL/SEC There is a new flagship - 560SEL (coupe - 560SEC) and its more powerful version of the 560SEL ECE (coupe, respectively, 560SEC ECE). On cars with V8 was optional, and set the catalyst exhaust gases.
For 500SE/SEL/SEC 560SEL/SEC and driver's airbag became standard, and a year later appeared AirBag optional for the front passenger.
Also in 1985 in a single copy has been made a special car for Pope John Paul II.
In 1991 production started cutting W126/C126, past 122nd fired plant in South Africa in 1994.
Mercedes in the late 1970s voluchil a strong challenge from his main rival BMW and its success with the third series, which quickly caught the pendulum mass
car. For Mercedes'a output was one and in 1982 saw the premiere of a compact sedan W201 190. The car, despite its modest size, has excellent sporting design, thanks to the same Bruno Sacco, economical engine range (1.8-2.6 with a capacity of 75-185 hp), and most of all, the price was available for a wider group of people. The success of the car is said in the figures, just 11 years, was released 1.8 million cars.
The success of the 190th model was such that he was able to completely replace W123-th car which was also the beginning of 1980 is obsolete, and in 1984, appeared W124. The car, the work of the same Stakko Bruno, has once again highlighted the opportunity to create a brand stylish and modern cars but to make them durable and reliable. The new series was produced in four versions: a sedan, wagon (S124), Coupe (C124) and Convertible (A124). But if the first was the W123-W124-slogger is first added to the elegance of this quality. Also in the late 1980s there were many aftermarket companies like Brabus, AMG, Carlsson and others, so as an experiment in 1989, Mercedes, along with Porsche makes sports spetsseriyu 500E, with a 5-liter V8. Results were released more than 2.7 million vehicles including the W124 about 10 000 x 500.
1979 February - Mercedes-Benz introduced the G-class audience at the race, Paul Richard, in the south of France (named after the aircraft designer Paul Richard)
1980, November - the range was supplemented by private minibus, to order are available in two versions - long wheelbase and korotkobazny wagon.
In 1990 the platform has been updated on the W463, which has anti-lock brake system, permanent all-wheel drive and three lockable differentials, which manages the process of blocking электропневмогидравлическая system. The interior was completely renovated, has wood inserts and leather upholstery. W463 has a larger choice of engines, the most powerful of which was the V8 500GE in 1993. 500GE produced a limited edition of just over 2 years. All W463 gelendvageny began using a new naming scheme in 1994.
The range has been updated again in 1997, including a convertible and two new engines: 2.9 liter turbodiesel and V6 (engine M112) G320. G320 from previous years to
Is equipped with "precision layer six» M104. In 1998 appeared G Class with the engine V8 - G500. The most powerful V8, 476 hp (355 kW) (later 500 hp (370 kW)) G55 AMG Kompressor, which appeared in 2004, was dispersed to "hundred" in just 5.5 seconds.
G-Class convertible is hand-assembled at the factory in Graz, Austria. The year is going to only 20 four-wheel drive convertibles. The official Mercedes-Benz does not import in the U.S. convertibles, but private companies import prices to $ 135,000.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the car will be released on limited edition commemorative version of the «G 500 Edition 30." The car will be equipped with an additional set of options: color designo «platinum black" designo leather upholstery-color "chablis" or two-tone "classic red" wood trim designo, alloy 18 "wheels and the logo Edition 30 on the body and in the cabin. Produced version of the Jubilee will be from June to August 2009.
In 1989, the year before the new decade, finally comes the turn of the replacement is already legendary R107 SL. It was replaced by a new Mercedes-Benz R129. Car which had to make up the gap in the whole of his generation coped with the modern form of racing, he quickly returned the company to market sports cars.
The car appeared in early 1989, the year had a lot of new features like independent suspension and an automatic self-rising bar (especially the very first in the world of open car ensuring security of passengers in the coup).
The range opened with two six-cylinder 300SL and 300SL-24, and eight 500SL.V late 1990s tuning partner AMG models presented two rare (only built less than 200 units) with the V12 SL70 AMG (1997) and SL73 AMG (1998)
1993rd year put an end to the confusion is now scattered its Mercedes cars into classes, each class is responsible of any form of bodywork and the engine is presented as an option. In general, the system has for many years it has become such cars Sonderklasse (special class) and have S-class. It also happened with cars Sport Leicht (light sport) - SL-Class; Geländewagen (SUV) - G-Class. The difficulty was with the cars of the new W124 and W201-replacement mu. The fact is that if all the other cars have had a particular classification is W124-D and its predecessors were "basic." She played the role of feature that only a small part of the 124's had a carbureted engines, many of them were registered 300E, so the former Einspritzmotor (fuel injection) has now become Exekutivklasse (business class), which coincided with the fact that after the arrival of W201-th car was less massive and more limited middle stratum of people, the assignment of the new E-Class also coincided with major cosmetic upgrade the car.
In 1996, 97-th years three new classes.
The first of them: SLK-Class model R170. SLK - Sport-Leicht-Kurz, (sports and easy-to-short), in other words, was the younger brother of "heavy» SL. The compact roadster was the first in the history of Mercedes-metal top, for 25 seconds, automatically retractable into the trunk. The car had particular success selling to buyers of the fair sex. The second novelty is the new suv W163 M-Class which is partly produced in the U.S., as part of the globalization Mercedes'a. In contrast to the square G-wagen'a ML could successfully compete with other SUVs of the American market.
The third innovation was the new compact A-Class W168, Mercedes who finally made available to all segments of the middle class and quickly became successful among European consumers. The car had excellent data on fuel economy, and despite the small external dimensions, it is quite roomy interior. But the car's reputation was severely damaged when the moose on the test at a speed of 37 km / h vehicle overturned. In order not to undermine its prestige, the company had to return back more than 130,000 cars and put them in the ESP. In the year 2001 was launched version of the V168 with a long base, and all were issued 1.8 million of these vehicles.
At the beginning of the new millennium, the company had serious problems, the entire second half of the 1990s it was ruled that accountants for the production and cost savings were a priority over the technical solution and the damaged main feature of this brand - quality. As a result, the reputation Mersdes-Benz to the beginning of the Millennium was the lowest in history. R129-D SL-Class, though unable to avoid it, but when it's time for replacement of obsolete car, many expected the worst.
And in vain, a new debut in 2001, R230-D SL-Class has surpassed even the most optimistic forecasts. The car, having a characteristic of the era chetyrehfarnoe solution was able to restore the reputation of the brand. The machine had innovations such as active suspension (Active Body Control) and self-taking shape roof. The range of cars opened SL500, SL600 and SL55 AMG. The last - was the most successful and popular Mercedes tuner for the child. In 2003 there was an initial version of the SL350 with a V6, and in 2004 SL65 AMG with a V12.
The first update occurred in 2006, the year, cosmetic appearance, but inside there are new engines for the SL350 and SL500 (which henceforth became known as SL550 in the USA). The following changes should in 2008, seven years of R230 did not have time to grow old and reliable car, with its popularity forced rather than replace, give the car a capital renovation, the entrance of which he received a completely new design of the front and updated electronics inside. Added to the starting lineup SL280, engines for SL350, SL500 (SL550 in the USA), SL600 and SL65 AMG remain unchanged, but a popular SL55 AMG was replaced by the SL63 AMG, many are disappointed because Supercharged 5.4 liters. M113, though slightly inferior to the power of atmospheric 6.2 liters. M156, but have more torque at lower revs while. AMG has compensated this lack of a new semi-automatic gearbox with two clutches. Besides
that, based on the Formula 1 safety car appeared convertible SL65 AMG Black Series (Black Series), which features a super-car.
For ten years, Mercedes-Benz has expanded twice its range (if in 1993 there were only five classes of cars in 1999, there were ten). But this constant search for cheap money played on the fundamental features brand - quality. Sophisticated devices used in cars of the second half of the sample 90 is often broke and the beginning of the new millennium, the once avant-garde reputation of the brand automobile world, has fallen sharply. This especially affected the traditional buyers Mercedes'a upper classes and elites, which was just like W220 E-Class an enlarged representation rather than a car.
In 1972, the year to replace the 108-th by a new generation S-Class W116.Hotya and formerly the most luxurious cars with three-beam star had the title of the letter S, before officially they have not been merged into one class (Sonderklasse translated from German as " special class "). The car had the world's first ABS system as well as hydro-pneumatic suspension, as well as the three-speed automatic transmissions. Like his predecessor, he had two bases, short and long (V116). The range also largely consisted of "eights» 350SE/SEL and 450SE/SEL. But in addition to "Six» 280S and 280SE/SEL, was also a diesel model 300SD with a short base (for the North American market), and became the flagship of the 450SEL 6.9 with a huge 6.9 liter engine V8.V 1974 450SEL recognized the car of the year in Europe . If all S-Class sedan was, the W116 was no exception, and to replace the already outdated C111 in 1972, the year came a new model of the C107 SLC which was developed based on the R107. Unlike the Roadster Coupe has a solid roof and a larger compartment for the rear seat.
1973rd year, the firm has become the most severe trial, which began oil crisis seriously reduced car sales, especially with large engines. But thanks to a series of efforts, and especially W114/W115 Mercedes who took part in the quality as well as in the development of more efficient engines, by the mid-1970s, when many competitors have gone bankrupt, Mercedes resisted and in 1975 he was ready to introduce a replacement vehicle for the mass W114 / W115. The new machine W123, was one of the most reliable of all brands. Released as version wagon (with 1976), coupe and sedan (from 1977). The main glory of the car was its simplicity and efficiency, so that even to this day, can often be seen in many third world countries but the workers crumpled 123rd Mercedes.
In September 1979 at the Frankfurt Motor Show showed the S-Class in the back of W126. The car, the development of which began in April 1973 , Is a logical development of the W116 in design and in the art. The aim of the designers was to improve comfort, dynamics and safety, while reducing fuel consumption. Given the need for weight reduction has been developed over a light box. Improved aerodynamics, the drag coefficient of air was 0,36 Cx. By design W126 - Bruno Sacco, who created a number of prototype C111.
W126 is the first European car with an airbag, but it was optional. In contrast to the American automobile industry, where in the 70th years. mass-produced car with a pillow and where AirBag tried to compensate for not wearing a seat belt, the Germans offered a pillow as an addition to the straps with the front atyazhitelyami (modern AirBag much more effective if a person wearing a seat).
In addition, the new system was equipped with TCS (Traction control system), slippage, ABS (since 1986 in the standard, up to this in the base trim only the flagship models with V8 and 5.6 to 5 liters), cruise control with tow body , heated front seats, hydro-pneumatic suspension for the older models, power steering (standard on all versions). You could order a separate rear seats. Transmissions were four-stage mechanical and automatic or five-speed manual. For cars with the V8 mechanical gearbox offered only on request.
In Frankfurt, were presented to gasoline 280S, 280SE, 280SEL, 380SE, 380SEL, 500SE, 500SEL and diesel 300SD. As before, the diesel engine was designed primarily for the New World. Injection versions were equipped with fuel injection BOSCH K-Jetronic.
Version of the standard body, whose length was 4995 mm, appeared in stores in early 1980. Longer (5135 mm) are available in the following year - they were the index of V126. All versions of the V8 with a few exceptions can be ordered with factory armor. 1985 was a landmark for the W126. Model 280S was replaced by the 260SE and 300SE/SEL (the letter E stands for electronic fuel injection). Thus in the model number S-Class cars are not left with petrol engines. Korotkobaznye turbo 300SD Turbodiesel gradually gave way to the 300SDL Turbodiesel, 420SE/SEL/SEC took place 380SE/SEL/SEC, the engine gained 14 hp 500SE/SEL/SEC There is a new flagship - 560SEL (coupe - 560SEC) and its more powerful version of the 560SEL ECE (coupe, respectively, 560SEC ECE). On cars with V8 was optional, and set the catalyst exhaust gases.
For 500SE/SEL/SEC 560SEL/SEC and driver's airbag became standard, and a year later appeared AirBag optional for the front passenger.
Also in 1985 in a single copy has been made a special car for Pope John Paul II.
In 1991 production started cutting W126/C126, past 122nd fired plant in South Africa in 1994.
Mercedes in the late 1970s voluchil a strong challenge from his main rival BMW and its success with the third series, which quickly caught the pendulum mass
car. For Mercedes'a output was one and in 1982 saw the premiere of a compact sedan W201 190. The car, despite its modest size, has excellent sporting design, thanks to the same Bruno Sacco, economical engine range (1.8-2.6 with a capacity of 75-185 hp), and most of all, the price was available for a wider group of people. The success of the car is said in the figures, just 11 years, was released 1.8 million cars.
The success of the 190th model was such that he was able to completely replace W123-th car which was also the beginning of 1980 is obsolete, and in 1984, appeared W124. The car, the work of the same Stakko Bruno, has once again highlighted the opportunity to create a brand stylish and modern cars but to make them durable and reliable. The new series was produced in four versions: a sedan, wagon (S124), Coupe (C124) and Convertible (A124). But if the first was the W123-W124-slogger is first added to the elegance of this quality. Also in the late 1980s there were many aftermarket companies like Brabus, AMG, Carlsson and others, so as an experiment in 1989, Mercedes, along with Porsche makes sports spetsseriyu 500E, with a 5-liter V8. Results were released more than 2.7 million vehicles including the W124 about 10 000 x 500. 1979 February - Mercedes-Benz introduced the G-class audience at the race, Paul Richard, in the south of France (named after the aircraft designer Paul Richard)
1980, November - the range was supplemented by private minibus, to order are available in two versions - long wheelbase and korotkobazny wagon.
In 1990 the platform has been updated on the W463, which has anti-lock brake system, permanent all-wheel drive and three lockable differentials, which manages the process of blocking электропневмогидравлическая system. The interior was completely renovated, has wood inserts and leather upholstery. W463 has a larger choice of engines, the most powerful of which was the V8 500GE in 1993. 500GE produced a limited edition of just over 2 years. All W463 gelendvageny began using a new naming scheme in 1994.
The range has been updated again in 1997, including a convertible and two new engines: 2.9 liter turbodiesel and V6 (engine M112) G320. G320 from previous years to
Is equipped with "precision layer six» M104. In 1998 appeared G Class with the engine V8 - G500. The most powerful V8, 476 hp (355 kW) (later 500 hp (370 kW)) G55 AMG Kompressor, which appeared in 2004, was dispersed to "hundred" in just 5.5 seconds.
G-Class convertible is hand-assembled at the factory in Graz, Austria. The year is going to only 20 four-wheel drive convertibles. The official Mercedes-Benz does not import in the U.S. convertibles, but private companies import prices to $ 135,000.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the car will be released on limited edition commemorative version of the «G 500 Edition 30." The car will be equipped with an additional set of options: color designo «platinum black" designo leather upholstery-color "chablis" or two-tone "classic red" wood trim designo, alloy 18 "wheels and the logo Edition 30 on the body and in the cabin. Produced version of the Jubilee will be from June to August 2009.
In 1989, the year before the new decade, finally comes the turn of the replacement is already legendary R107 SL. It was replaced by a new Mercedes-Benz R129. Car which had to make up the gap in the whole of his generation coped with the modern form of racing, he quickly returned the company to market sports cars. The car appeared in early 1989, the year had a lot of new features like independent suspension and an automatic self-rising bar (especially the very first in the world of open car ensuring security of passengers in the coup).
The range opened with two six-cylinder 300SL and 300SL-24, and eight 500SL.V late 1990s tuning partner AMG models presented two rare (only built less than 200 units) with the V12 SL70 AMG (1997) and SL73 AMG (1998)
1993rd year put an end to the confusion is now scattered its Mercedes cars into classes, each class is responsible of any form of bodywork and the engine is presented as an option. In general, the system has for many years it has become such cars Sonderklasse (special class) and have S-class. It also happened with cars Sport Leicht (light sport) - SL-Class; Geländewagen (SUV) - G-Class. The difficulty was with the cars of the new W124 and W201-replacement mu. The fact is that if all the other cars have had a particular classification is W124-D and its predecessors were "basic." She played the role of feature that only a small part of the 124's had a carbureted engines, many of them were registered 300E, so the former Einspritzmotor (fuel injection) has now become Exekutivklasse (business class), which coincided with the fact that after the arrival of W201-th car was less massive and more limited middle stratum of people, the assignment of the new E-Class also coincided with major cosmetic upgrade the car.
In 1996, 97-th years three new classes.
The first of them: SLK-Class model R170. SLK - Sport-Leicht-Kurz, (sports and easy-to-short), in other words, was the younger brother of "heavy» SL. The compact roadster was the first in the history of Mercedes-metal top, for 25 seconds, automatically retractable into the trunk. The car had particular success selling to buyers of the fair sex. The second novelty is the new suv W163 M-Class which is partly produced in the U.S., as part of the globalization Mercedes'a. In contrast to the square G-wagen'a ML could successfully compete with other SUVs of the American market.
The third innovation was the new compact A-Class W168, Mercedes who finally made available to all segments of the middle class and quickly became successful among European consumers. The car had excellent data on fuel economy, and despite the small external dimensions, it is quite roomy interior. But the car's reputation was severely damaged when the moose on the test at a speed of 37 km / h vehicle overturned. In order not to undermine its prestige, the company had to return back more than 130,000 cars and put them in the ESP. In the year 2001 was launched version of the V168 with a long base, and all were issued 1.8 million of these vehicles. At the beginning of the new millennium, the company had serious problems, the entire second half of the 1990s it was ruled that accountants for the production and cost savings were a priority over the technical solution and the damaged main feature of this brand - quality. As a result, the reputation Mersdes-Benz to the beginning of the Millennium was the lowest in history. R129-D SL-Class, though unable to avoid it, but when it's time for replacement of obsolete car, many expected the worst.
And in vain, a new debut in 2001, R230-D SL-Class has surpassed even the most optimistic forecasts. The car, having a characteristic of the era chetyrehfarnoe solution was able to restore the reputation of the brand. The machine had innovations such as active suspension (Active Body Control) and self-taking shape roof. The range of cars opened SL500, SL600 and SL55 AMG. The last - was the most successful and popular Mercedes tuner for the child. In 2003 there was an initial version of the SL350 with a V6, and in 2004 SL65 AMG with a V12.
The first update occurred in 2006, the year, cosmetic appearance, but inside there are new engines for the SL350 and SL500 (which henceforth became known as SL550 in the USA). The following changes should in 2008, seven years of R230 did not have time to grow old and reliable car, with its popularity forced rather than replace, give the car a capital renovation, the entrance of which he received a completely new design of the front and updated electronics inside. Added to the starting lineup SL280, engines for SL350, SL500 (SL550 in the USA), SL600 and SL65 AMG remain unchanged, but a popular SL55 AMG was replaced by the SL63 AMG, many are disappointed because Supercharged 5.4 liters. M113, though slightly inferior to the power of atmospheric 6.2 liters. M156, but have more torque at lower revs while. AMG has compensated this lack of a new semi-automatic gearbox with two clutches. Besides that, based on the Formula 1 safety car appeared convertible SL65 AMG Black Series (Black Series), which features a super-car. For ten years, Mercedes-Benz has expanded twice its range (if in 1993 there were only five classes of cars in 1999, there were ten). But this constant search for cheap money played on the fundamental features brand - quality. Sophisticated devices used in cars of the second half of the sample 90 is often broke and the beginning of the new millennium, the once avant-garde reputation of the brand automobile world, has fallen sharply. This especially affected the traditional buyers Mercedes'a upper classes and elites, which was just like W220 E-Class an enlarged representation rather than a car.