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Traditional basic shape.

S-Class (W/C140).

The body design incorporated the typical traditional Mercedes-Benz stylistic elements.

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Typical stylistic elements.

S-Class (W/C140): Typical stylistic elements.

Typical stylistic elements.

As had already been the case with the SL models in the R 129 series, with the new S-Class the distinctive trademark radiator grille was given a new stylistic interpretation while retaining the traditional basic shape. This variation on a classic theme was designated the “integrated radiator” and with its much narrower chrome frame the radiator shell was organically integrated into the engine lid. For the first time.

Maximum of everyday practicality.

S-Class (W/C140): Maximum of everyday practicality.

Maximum of everyday practicality.

The Mercedes star was positioned not on top of the radiator grille, but slightly to the rear on the engine hood. The overall aim of the design concept of the new S-Class generation was to achieve a high degree of aerodynamic quality while at the same time respecting a maximum of everyday practicality. As with the predecessor models of the W 126 series and generations of Mercedes-Benz premium-class series before them, the normal version was also accompanied by a long-wheelbase variant, in which the additional 100 millimetres served exclusively to increase legroom in the rear.

Premium-class series.

S-Class (W/C140): Premium-class series.

Premium-class series.

As far as the engine was concerned, initially four units were available on the domestic market, of which only the 5.0-liter V8 four-valve M 119 was an old and familiar friend. As with the 500 E of the mid-range W 124 series, the engine used here was the so-called Einheitsdeckmotor (standard engine) – a crankcase for both the 4.2 and 5.0-litre assemblies – whose fully-electronic Bosch “LH Jetronic” injection system was controlled via a hot-wire air mass sensor.

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