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Mercedes-Benz A-Class will make electric vehicles

2010-09-02T06:29:00.000-07:00

Of Daimler AG will present at the Paris Motor Show in September, production version of electric vehicle based on the compact Mercedes-Benz A-Class. As the press service of the German automakers, electric trolley called E-Cell is equipped with a lithium-ion battery developed by American company Tesla.

40-kilowatt electric motor that develops 290 N • m of torque, spends energy reserves sufficient economically and allows Forklift drive up to 200 kilometers. Early next year, Mercedes-Benz plans to release a limited edition of 500 A-Class E-Cell, which will be sent on long-term tests in various countries of Europe. In Germany, they will join a fleet of cars with alternative energy sources, which are involved in a project organized by Daimler E-mobility.

Mercedes plans to release a coupe, sedan and crossover in-class

2010-08-31T07:50:00.000-07:00

The company Mercedes-Benz Cars expects to complete in 2013 lineup of cars Mercedes-Benz B-Class (pictured) versions of sedan, coupe and crossover, says Automotive News citing gendirekora American branch office of Ernst Lieb.
According to him, the model will be four-wheel drive, but apparently will look like the concept BlueZero, shown at a motor show in Detroit in 2009. Engines for the new representatives in the class will be developed with the technology alliance Daimler Renault.

Mercedes has shown new E-Class wagon

2009-08-13T08:59:00.000-07:00

The new generation E-Class from Mercedes is expanding. At this time, premium line of cars were added to Stuttgart universal. In a network, the first official photos of Mercedes new items.
The third member of the updated E-Class looks no different from the previous two - sedan and coupe. Apart form the rear of the body, of course. Before universal entirely repeats приглянувшиеся buyers Mercedes strict line of expensive cars.

Updated touring became slightly longer and wider than the current version of the "cargo" E-class. By increasing the dimensions of the car should be more comfortable for passengers, as well as more convenient for transportation of things. According to the manufacturer, E-Class Estate will be the largest in the premium segment. According to some sources, the maximum amount of luggage is almost 2 thousand liters (1950 liters). Incidentally, the back door of the machine opens automatically on a signal from the electronic ignition key or by pressing the button on its handle.

The new E-Class has to start with a number of innovative solutions such as system controls the degree of driver fatigue, automatic braking in case of an immediate threat of collision and the system of adaptive management of the head light. In addition to these innovations, the car is in production is also equipped with a rear air-suspension with adjustable ground clearance.

The new E-Class Estate has as standard equipped with nine airbags. Among them - knee airbag for the driver and the air bags to protect the pelvic girdle of the occupants. Line of engines offered for the Mercedes E-class Estate, will remain the same as that for the new sedan. Among the petrol engines will read 3.5-liter V6 power of 288 hp masthead and a 5-liter V8 power of 382 "horses". Among the diesel engine - 4-cylinder engine capacity of 168 hp, 201-strong unit volume turbocharged 2.5 liter and 3.5-liter V6 power of 228 hp In early 2010 they added a few more options for engines.

The official debut of the car to be held at the Motor Show in Frankfurt, which will be held in September this year. Home sales scheduled for November this year - a new station wagon will be in dealer showrooms of European brands. According to a press release the company, orders for the new E-Class estate in Russia will be accepted from December 2009.

In Germany, the car will be sold at a price of 55.2 to 70.2 thousand euros for a complete set with petrol engines, the Autobild. Universale equipped with diesel units, will cost from 44.8 to 54.2 thousand euro.

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class has become a leader in its market segment

2009-08-03T12:47:00.000-07:00

Sales of new Mercedes-Benz E-Class successfully launched throughout the world since their beginning in spring 2009, customers were handed over more than 40 000 vehicles. Mercedes-Benz expects further sales growth in the coming months in connection with the start of sales in key markets including the United States and China.

Mercedes-Benz Dr. Klaus Maier, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars said: "The new E-Class sedan has become the market leader, demonstrating how he was received positively by our customers. The new coupe is also very popular thanks to a dynamic design and a new generation of efficient engines. We are very pleased to positive response to the new model, as well as the E-Class has always been particularly important for Mercedes-Benz. He embodies the characteristic of the brand safety, comfort and quality. The new E-Class sets standards in the economy segment of the business class. "

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class models have demonstrated unsurpassed fuel economy. Four-and six-cylinder engine, mounted on the sedan, equipped with a system of direct injection and consume much less fuel than their predecessors. E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY with direct injection has a capacity of 135 hp kVt/184 and consumes only 7.2 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. Four engines mounted on the E-class coupe also consume significantly less fuel, while having greater power, coupled with high torque. Thus, the diesel engine in the E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY consumes just 5.1 liters of fuel per 100 km, while CO2 emissions amount to only 135 g / km, making it one of the most economical and environmentally friendly cars in its class.

Mercedes-Benz New Mercedes-Benz E-Class - the successor of one of the most popular and successful models of Mercedes-Benz in the world. Approximately 1.5 million sedans and universals previous E-Class model family of W 211 have been sold worldwide since its release to the market six years ago. Over the past 60 years, eight generations Sedan E-Class admired brand among customers - about 10 million people have become owners of the most successful business sedan in the world.

Mercedes-Benz is preparing a special version of C-class

2009-07-30T16:55:00.001-07:00

This car is a high-quality cabin trim, as well as innovative technologies available in the base.

In particular, the system is installed on your machine improving management Agility Control, an adaptive braking system is Adaptive Brake, a system of fuel economy Blue Efficiency and intelligent lighting system Intelligent Light System. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Special Edition comes in two variants: sedan and wagon. At the model is possible to install any engine line.
A special version of 17-inch alloy wheels with tires 235/60 R17 (front) and 255/55 R17 (rear). An alternative is also possible to set the 16-inch alloy rims with a diameter tires 205/55 R17.
In the car are leather seats, built specifically for the Special Edition. In standard equipment includes: a multifunctional steering wheel with leather trim, 4.5-inch display on the dashboard, which are three circular scale beveled wells, as well as CPR with leather trim and heated seats

Tuning company modified super-autol Mercedes-Benz

2009-07-30T16:46:00.000-07:00

The company's specialists Edo Competition upgrade extreme high-speed sedan Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG. The primary objective was to increase capacity and dynamic capabilities supercar.

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG is a sportsedan at the "Mercedes" C-Klasse. The car charged V-shaped eight-cylinder engine volume of 6.3 liters. In standard configuration, it develops the power of 457 hp at 6800 rpm and torque of 600 Nm at 5000 rpm. Sports capable accelerate to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds and its maximum speed limited to 250 km / h. As reported on the official site of Edo Competition, tuners reconfigure the control electronics, set low resistance air filter and sports exhaust system, which ensures the growth of traction at low revs and does not limit the power at the "top".

Complex completions increased power to 555 power and torque to 680 Nm. On the sprint to the first hundreds of frantic C-Klasse need 4,3 seconds and its top speed of around 320 km / h. Among the most notable differences between the works of the Edo Competition among the original wheels, diameter 19-inch special design tires Michelin Pilot Sport Cup.

Mercedes and Renault are working on a new smart forfour?

2009-07-28T09:37:00.000-07:00

There were rumors hinted that the company Mercedes-Benz began work on creating spacious Smart fortwo, a model that was designed several years ago and has already started preproduction. But, beyond this, and reported that the Mercedes-Benz found a partner for this project. It says that the Mercedes-Benz leads the preliminary talks with Renault, to create four new car, which is sold under the brand of smart.

No details as yet, no, because all this is in the very early stages of conception, so no one now can not say for sure whether there is a partnership between the two companies to develop new smart forfour. Worth noting that rumors about such cooperation go a relatively long time.

Back in March, it was reported that the so-called fortwo +2 was launched into the work. Design the car will remain roughly the same, except for the back door, while the engines remain exactly the same. A bit will be extended wheelbase, which will accommodate two more passengers. The car was supposed to appear in 2012 or even later, but this model is still no confirmation.

However, Daimler actually hinted that a more spacious model could indeed be released, but refused to talk about the details of the project.

«Changing the wheel base, with the current of the additional 2 +1 or 2 +2, we can get a new model» - said Anders-Sundt Jensen, head of branch of Daimler.

Exclusive: Mercedes SLS AMG roadster 2011

2009-07-28T09:29:00.000-07:00

When you see the first prototype coupe Mercedes SLS, brand fans waited with anxiety the news from the German automakers, all of a sudden will not continue the model number of the super-car. But in rebuttal of the assertions on the road appeared cabriolet. Now the news is even better - in the United States photo-spies caught Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster 2011.

The main difference between the roadsters and coupe (in addition to the retractable roof, of course) is that the roadster will not use the door - «gull wing», and have a traditional door.

Regarding the engine, it has about them in general is not known. For information - the engine compartment has the AMG V-8, the volume of 6.2 liters., Which produces 571 hp (420 kW) at 6 800 rpm and maximum torque of 650 Nm at 4 750 rpm. It is possible that this engine under the hood and a roadster. However, Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster 2011 can receive the V-10 engine, with an output of between 550 ... 650 hp

By the way a week ago, the company reported a Mercedes that have plans to develop an electric version of SLS AMG. According to Mercedes, the car will be faster than the Tesla Model S, acceleration to the first «hundreds» less than four seconds, with the same unit V-8. This innovation should appear at the coupe, which can later be also on the roadster.

Taking into account that the coupe debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010, the convertible with the roadsters may appear even later.

There were spy photos Mercedes SLK 2012

2009-07-28T09:25:00.001-07:00

Internet publication WorldCarFans publishes photos and video test prototype coupe Mercedes-Benz SLK models of 2012. As writes edition, despite the abundance of camouflage on the car, you may want to consider that at this stage, the designers did the front part of the future SLK-like model of SLR, and the grille is the same coupe Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
As writes edition, citing sources at the company, the future SLK in the base will be equipped with 3.5-liter gasoline engine from AMG. At the same time, no-cost and environmentally friendly versions of the model has not yet been provided.

Mercedes-Benz will bring to Frankfurt Estate E-Class

2009-07-28T09:21:00.001-07:00

The company Mercedes-Benz officially confirmed previously appeared on that in September at the International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt, held the world premiere of Universal's new E-Class generation. Currently, E-Class is presented only as a sedan and coupe, which were presented this year at MOTORSHOW in Detroit and Geneva, respectively.

Detailed information about Universale Mercedes-Benz E-Class has not yet been reported. So far only known that the range of engines that avtombilya be similar to that proposed for other versions of the model, namely: four-and six diesel engines with power from 136 to 231 horse power and six gasoline units, including the "quartet" with direct injection and turbocharging.

It was expected that the sale of the Universal E-Class in the European market will begin immediately after the premiere of the car in Frankfurt.

As previously reported, Mercedes-Benz is also considering setting up with three versions of the Universal E-Class. This car will be done in the style of concept-kara Fascination and, according to some sources, it comes on line in 2011.

Family Mercedes "resting" in the United Arab Emirates

2009-07-25T07:40:00.000-07:00

Tin Estate Mercedes-Benz E-Class was caught paparazzi on the test trials in the United Arab Emirates. This country is becoming more and more popular place to test new cars. Perhaps the reason for this - high temperatures, allowing to test the car in extreme conditions, 40-degree heat.
New Mercedes E will be presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010.
In the range of engines are likely to include the same engines that are installed on the sedan E-Class. Tyuningery of AMG with foam at the mouth has already promised to release the "charged" version of the Universal E-Class with the "Eight" power of 525 horses.

30 years said the most beautiful Mercedes

2009-07-23T05:56:00.000-07:00

In the late 1980's, my neighbor - the coach on the Olympic team rowing academic - brought from abroad Mercedes. Limousine with a light beige leather interior, automatic gearbox and speedometers, marked up to 260 km / h, long remained the most cool "cars" in the yard. In summer 2009, this model turns 30 years old.

After the premiere in 1979, Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 in the body met mixed reactions. The conservative audience did to the car with a grain of salt, but someone did and was shocked. "Did Daimler-Benz launched a undecked, naked cars with plastic bumpers? - These phrases can be found in the German press 30 years ago. Not surprisingly, as the previous flagship (W116) decorated double chrome bumpers. New cost the same false weight of plastic.

Nevertheless, the 126-th body for many years became the standard design, comfort and safety. The body of the aerodynamic shape combined classical elements with the design of the new era. And polyurethane bumper did not become an obstacle on the path to success. Model prostoyala on line until 1992 and was released to impressive luxury edition of 892 thousand 123 pieces.

By the way, this generation S-Class was born in a difficult time for the world economy. The oil crisis of 1970 (the price of oil at that time greatly increased) furrow left in the economy and the mood of society: start talking about the ecology and luxury limousines have been condemned by society. The new "Mercedes" was to become not only more comfortable and safer than the predecessor, but also had to put ekonomichnee.Konstruktoram S-class on a rigid diet. Limousine "skinul" 280 kg. Helped, by the way, and I still have the same bumper, improving aerodynamics. The engines were to issue more torque at low revs, which will also help save fuel. When driving on the highway at a speed of 160 km / h pyatilitrovy motor rotated at speeds lower than 3000 per minute, and spent the entire 12 liters of gasoline.

The pride of the model system has been Anti-Lock Braking System, anti-lock system - does not allow blocking (or "EEIG") wheels during braking, while maintaining exchange rate stability avtomobilyaABS, which now does not even surprise buyers, "Lada". For the first time on a serial car airbag for the driver. With the development of technology has received a limousine, in addition the system Dynamic Stability Control and other helpful options.

Now, live classical music in the body W126 is now known as "yangtaymer", ie edakoe "new retro". In Germany you can find the model 500 SEL with full "ground meat" and is in good condition for 8-10 thousand euro. Luxury coupe 560 SEC found in a position close to the ideal, but cost about 20 thousand. Is not difficult to find the modified sedans 300 SE or 420 SE for 5-6 thousand euro. In Russia there are machines that have "millions" odometer went to the second circle. The price of these items - 200-300 rubles.

Mercedes-Benz 200CDI has delivered high-speed standards

2009-07-23T05:54:00.000-07:00

Specialists from the tuning-studio Mcchip-DKR long thought about how you can surprise the public road. As a result of these thoughts, the light was "charged" diesel version of Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

For his project studio Mcchip-DKR chosen sedan Mercedes-Benz 200CDI. This car is equipped with a diesel engine that develops 136 hp and 270 Nm of torque. In the studio, it was decided to tighten a little performance cars, which worked on the electronic tuner unit. After the power of the diesel engine grew to 170 hp and maximum torque of 350 Nm. Maximum speed sedan with upgraded "engine" is now at almost 220 km / hr.

The value of their work in the studio Mcchip-DKR rated at 579 euros. Masters Obuchi offered a model in the new discs dimension 19 or 20 inches, and lower ground clearance Mercedes-Benz C-class, writes 4wheelsnews.

The last car "Karmann" become "Mercedes CLK-Cabrio"

2009-06-25T10:13:00.000-07:00

Since the conveyor manufacturer convertibles "Karmann" in Osnabrück came last gig - "Mercedes CLK-Cabrio" in black. C 1949, the company "Karmann", declared bankruptcy in April of this year, released by order of the largest automakers Germany 3.3 million vehicles.

Another production site "Karmann", in Ryan, ceased to issue convertibles at the end of February this year. But what happened does not mean cessation of all activities of the company - told the press secretary of Ike Christian (Christian Eick).

Last weekend the production board and the interim manager of the company reached an agreement that reduced the size of its staff to 513 people does not, as previously planned, but on the 300. There are currently discussing the possibility of preserving the factory in Osnabrück, in particular the shift towards production of electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz History

2009-06-25T09:08:00.000-07:00

The history of this brand consists of the stories of two famous brands - «Mercedes», produced by German company «Daimler-Motor-Gesellschaft» and «Benz», which are built the same firm. Both companies are quite well developed independently, and in 1926 merged to form a new company «Daimler-Benz».

So, in order. 1886. A three-self Vehicle petrol engine. In the same year, her creator - Karl Benz obtained a patent for an invention. The world's first three-car ready and put into serial production.

Seven years later, losing the first Daimler, Karl Benz created a four-car, but next year even better design for a strange name «Cyclists» is a series.

In 1901, shortly after the release of a new model for Daimler «Mercedes-35PS» becomes clear how «Benz» behind progress. To catch up, shareholders are invited to contact the French engineer Marius Barbara. Due to technical differences, Carl Benz founded by him leaving the company. It soon became obvious - the Frenchman has not justified the hopes placed. Following the logic of the German cars to be made by German hands, the company, as Chief Engineer, was invited Fritz Erle. Again, no luck. Only with the arrival of talented engineers in the company of Hans Nibelya case slowly went up the hill. In 1909, a number of beautiful cars the company built the most famous racing car at the time «Blittsen Benz» motor power of 200 hp and the stunning amount 21594sm3.

In the postwar years, there have been many new models, most of which was successfully released until mid-twenties. In total since the start of production in 1886, and to unite with «Daimler-Motor-Gesellschaft» in 1926 the company «Benz» produced 47,555 vehicles, including cars, trucks and bus.

In 1890, Gottlieb Daimler, in the town of Bad Kannshtat near Stuttgart, founded his own behalf - «Daimler-Motor-Gesellschaft», having decided to produce, created four years earlier by himself and taking an active part, Wilhelm Maybahom four-car. After a series of not very successful attempt, which still have their enthusiastic buyers, designers B. Maybahu in 1901 succeeded in creating a successful model. At the insistence of the Consul of Austria-Hungarian Empire in Nice and, concurrently, head of the «Daimler» in France, Emile Ellineka car was named after a young and attractive daughter of a consul - «Mercedes».

First «Mercedes-35PS», namely because it was called, had a four engine capacity 5913 cm3, a classic arrangement of basic units and the beautiful (for the time) appearance. A year later saw the light of improved design under the name «Mercedes Simplex». Became more range. The best known representatives of this series were the proud names «Mercedes-40/45PS» and «Mercedes-65PS» and the volume of 6785 cm3 engines and, accordingly, 9235 cm3, allowing speeds of up to 90 km / h.

Before the First World War «Daimler-Motor-Gesellschaft» managed to produce a wide range of their cars with different engines (from 1568 cm3 to 9575 cm3) calculated at different consumers, including a luxurious, almost noiseless cars using engines with bezklapannym gas distribution produced by the U.S. patent Company «Knight».
Immediately after the war, Paul Daimler starts experimenting with the compressor, allowing one and a half times increase engine power. Came to the post of chief engineer in 1923, Ferdinand Porsche had brought the experiments to their logical conclusion by creating in 1924 one of the most outstanding vehicles of peace - «Mersedes-24/100/140PS» with excellent chassis and six compressor motor 6240 cm3 and the volume capacity of 100 -140 hp

1924 Mercedes K 24/100/140 HP, Daimler-Chrycler photos

By 1926, «Daimler-Motor-Gesellschaft» made at all its factories, a total of 147,961 motor vehicle, the maximum productivity was achieved in 1918. Despite all the difficulties of the last war years, then was able to produce 24,690 cars.

After the merger in 1926 of the concern «Daimler-Benz» an opportunity to build on the accumulated experience of both firms. Headed the design bureau of the group, Ferdinand Porsche has refined the model «Mersedes-24/100/140PS», which has received a new name «Mercedes-Benz Type 630» and the beginning of production in 1928-34 of the series S (S, SS, SSK and SSKL) .

1926 Mercedes-Benz 630K Tourer1930 Mercedes-Benz SS Erdmann & Rossi Roadster, photo Wouter Melissen1929 Mercedes-Benz 710 SS 27/170/225 HP Murphy Roadster, photo Rob Clements

In 1928, Porsche took the place of F. Hans Nibel, under whose leadership had issued a series of «Stuttgart 200», «Mannheim 350», «Nyurburg 460», as well as the «Mercedes-Benz 770» - the largest model of the group with 8-cylinder engine volume of 7655 cm3 and power of 200 hp

1935 Mercedes-Benz 770 car Emperor Hirohito, photo Daimler-Chrycler1931 Mercedes-Benz 770 Castagna Cabriolet, photos Cromoclassico.com

In 1931 «Daimler-Benz» first released on the market for midget cars. Model «Mercedes-Benz 170» 6-cylinder engine of small displacement and independent suspension, front wheels on the transverse springs was well received by buyers. In 1935, this popular model to replace the name «170V» and half will reduce the number of cylinders in your engine.

1934 Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet, SA Classic Images

1934. For the first time since the beginning of the production cars classic layout (1898), released «Mercedes-Benz 130» 26-strong engine volume of 1308 cm3, which is located in the rear overhang. Subsequently, such models will receive letter «H». Total zadnemotornyh models from 1934 to 1940 the Group will issue a 5815 pieces, including five rare roadsters «Mercedes-Benz 150».

1935 Mercedes-Benz 150 Sport Roadster, photo Mettools

On the basis of established the year before (in 1933) compressor vosmitsilindrovika «Mercedes-Benz 380» (total production, including models with custom bodies - 157 copies) is a dream for collectors and bonzes Third Reich «Mercedes-Benz 540K». For all the years of production in 1934 and 1939 models built «500K» - 342 copies and models «540K» - 419 copies. Models include 3 types of convertibles (A, B and C), the roadster, 2-and 4-door limousine, phaeton, coupé, coupe «Autobahn Courier», as well as various types of custom bodies built on chassis 61 best body shops world.

1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Autobahn Kurier, photos Daimler-Chrycler1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Phaeton, photos Blackhawkcollection.com1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster, photo CF Mirbach

Under the leadership of Max Zallera, took v1935 was chief designer was the first serial car with a diesel engine «Mercedes-Benz 260D» new «770» spring suspension with rear axle. Until 1943, they make 88, will lead the whole Reich.

1940 Mercedes-Benz 770 Tourenwagen, photos Smugmug.com

After the restoration of the plants in 1946, virtually unchanged from the conveyor descended «Mercedes-Benz 170V». In addition to variations in the production of passenger cars were pickups, vans and ambulance razvoznye that fully complies with the requirements of the German national economy those heavy years. In 1949, this model has a diesel option, a slightly updated bodywork was modified «universal», on the basis of which produced 6-local limousines, taxis, postal vehicles, and health. In the same year, the model has been completely updated. Prior to 1767 cm3 increased engine power increased from 38 to 52 hp, front spring suspension was replaced by the spring, the body adopted a more modern shape and shildik logo «170S». In 1951, a new, more powerful 80-strong six-model «220». Its chassis and firm Drew Wendler in 1952, building custom convertible with bodies floating layout, pushing «Daimler-Benz» to produce more sophisticated products.

1951 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet A, photo Steenbuck-Automobiles

Released in 1951 «Mercedes-Benz 300» was the model for the world's automobile. Big, powerful and reliable car with pleasure raskupalsya in both Europe and America. In 1956 almost all the known body of Italy released samples of its coupe and convertibles on the chassis model «300».

1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 D, photo Autobella USA

On the basis of this model in 1954, the company issued a unique car, which has no analogues in the world. Sports Coupe «gull wing» trehlitrovym Six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 215 hp, tubular space frame, and opening up the doors is amazing contemporaries. The directors tried to insert into their movies episodes involving this machine. So «300SL» became a hero in films «elevator scaffold at the», «Low Season» and many others. Despite the popularity, these machines have been released a bit, double sports coupe - 1400 shares at a price of 29,000 marks, and two sports roadsters - 1858 shares at a price of 32,500 marks. For the poor in 1955, released a similar game - roadster with a removable rigid roof «190SL». It was worth half as much, but over 8 years of production they produced in quantities of 25,881 vehicles.

1954 product line assembly sports coupe Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, the photo Daimler-Chrycler1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe «Gullwing», a collection of Ralph Laurena1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, the photo Autogaleria.pl

The topic of sports models continued in 1963, the release of «Mercedes-Benz 230SL». For typical line of the roof in the eastern style, it has received, and still bears the name of «Pagoda». Prostoyav on line eight years, the car changed the engine twice. In 1966 the volume increased to 2496 cm3 ( «250SL»), and at the end of 1967 to 2778 cm3 ( «280SL»), that has not hit demand for slightly outdated roadster (the car equipped with a removable rigid roof, and it had a profile of the roof of a Buddhist temple ).

1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL «Pagoda», Images Ritzsite.net

In September 1963, an event that is forever in the memory of fans of the brand. At the Frankfurt Auto Show for the first time the public was shown a car with factory index W 100, bearing the proud name of «Mercedes-Benz 600». The impression he made on the audience to describe is not possible. According to pathos and brutality it can do the same, no car, including all subsequent six hundredth.

Factory shestidvernaya version «Mercedes-Benz 600 limousine Pulman-» length was 6240 mm, curb weight of car is 3340 kg and maximum speed - 200 km / h. The model was produced in three versions, «600» - Four sedan (made 2190 copies, including the two-compartment on the short base), «600 Pulman-limousine» (428 copies) and «600 Pulman Lando» (59 copies). A rare head of state did not use one of these cars. His Holiness Pope Paul VI, beginning in 1966 passed by the black congregation «Mercedes-Benz 600 Pulman Lando» with flags of the Vatican in the front wings and a white number «SCV 1».

1963 Mercedes-Benz 600 (W100), Daimler-Chrycler photos

In 1965 appeared «S» class, standing on the step below six. Outwardly quite boring model with vertical block headlights. However, their technical excellence has been recognized throughout the world. The total production of cars in this class (S, SE, SEL) from 1965 to 1972 was about 400,000 pieces, of which 15900 - coupe and convertible.

In 1967, the company begins production of automobiles of middle class. Models of «200» and «280SE» becoming the most popular products «Daimler-Benz». Until 1976, when the rotation of the series on the «W 123», was released a total of 1840753 cars 115 series. 123 and 124 series of 1984 have further strengthened the position of «Daimler-Benz» as a manufacturer of automobiles of middle class «premium» segment.

1976 Mercedes-Benz W123, photos Daimler-Chrycler

For the class of compact cars, whose production was terminated in mid-50's, the company returned in 1982, producing a model «Mercedes-Benz 190» ( «W 201»). Since 1998, the range of cars «Mercedes-Benz» covers almost all market segments from A to S, Full power vehicles as well as classes F and G.