S-Class (W140) Modern classics: the S-Class Saloons of the Mercedes-Benz 140 series (1991 to 1998)

[lukeswiss]

The S 600 Coupe at the Geneva Auto Show, in 1996.

Also, in the foreground the AAV Concept, which turned into the M-Class, starting in 1997.

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Wow - look how BASIC Geneva looked in 1996 !

 

[Wolfgang]

Spotted in San Francisco.

 

[Merc1]

I still love mine!!!!

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[Kowalski]

I still love mine!!!!

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Do you have it since new?

 

[Merc1]

Do you have it since new?

No I bought it about a year ago. Here is the link to the thread when I got it:

http://www.germancarforum.com/threads/choices-choices-and-more-choices.39256/page-33

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[Sayyaaf]

my C140 ... love.

 

[lukeswiss]

there is just something about it. I'd love the Coupe.

 

[Rolf]

Here is the AMS test of the 600SEL V12 as well as comparison of performance figures etc. of the models offered in 1991.

 

[Rolf]

Another interesting article from AMS from 1991 on the technical aspects of the W140.

 

[Giannis]

@Rolf

Those were two very nice pdf's. I suggest that you also upload them in our "Resources" section!

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[Rolf]

Thanks @Giannis I will certainly do that. There is another interesting PDF on the SEC I will post tomorrow.

 

[Wolfgang]

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[Rolf]

Thats a great ad @Wolfgang

 

[tristatez28lt1]

Awesome posts!!

 

[Human]

Interesting trailer video of THE Tank W140 Super S-Class:

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And Taiwan promotional video showing the W140 during development testing:

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I honestly do not think todays suspension in the S-class can really match the driving comfort, yes it will be 100% more dynamic I know but not that comfortable.

 

[SCOTT27]

It would be interesting to see how the landscape would have been if there was no economic crisis in the late eighties,early nineties.
Would all these then cancelled cars still live on today in current times?
Cars like the BMW 5er Coupe and Cabrio , BMW M8 and the 16 Cylinder Mercedes-Benz and BMW equivalent. Which then R&D chief Wolfgang Reitzle envisioned a model above the 7er with this engine.
Meetings would end with the usual Oh Mein Gott! You are Serious?

 

[sako97]

It would be interesting to see how the landscape would have been if there was no economic crisis in the late eighties,early nineties.
Would all these then cancelled cars still live on today in current times?
Cars like the BMW 5er Coupe and Cabrio , BMW M8 and the 16 Cylinder Mercedes-Benz and BMW equivalent. Which then R&D chief Wolfgang Reitzle envisioned a model above the 7er with this engine.
Meetings would end with the usual Oh Mein Gott! You are Serious?

Could've sworn this was a Mercedes W140 thread...

MB did have a me too reaction to the M70 V12 with the launch of the 600SEL. Smoothness was a huge factor and its was the begining of exclusivity based on engine selection. Seeing a V12 badge was a big deal back in the day.

 

[Rolf]

It would be interesting to see how the landscape would have been if there was no economic crisis in the late eighties,early nineties.
Would all these then cancelled cars still live on today in current times?
Cars like the BMW 5er Coupe and Cabrio , BMW M8 and the 16 Cylinder Mercedes-Benz and BMW equivalent. Which then R&D chief Wolfgang Reitzle envisioned a model above the 7er with this engine.
Meetings would end with the usual Oh Mein Gott! You are Serious?

I think all of us would have been in awe if these cars were introduced, BMW M8 and 16 cylinder BMW and Mercedes models were the stuff of dreams. I still remember the late 80's when the BMW 750iL V12 was launched everyone I know of that was a car enthusiast was literally amazed and in shock that this engine was launched. Then there was spy shots and mention of a Mercedes V12 and that was another big talking point. The BMW M8 would have been a sensational car if it was launched in 1990 with 550PS (405kW), it would have been the most powerful production car in the world.

 

[Rolf]

Very nice video I found with some W140 prototype designs.

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[DjordjeC63]

I have many many photos of W140 development.