Mercedes S-Class (W126)

Mercedes S-Class (W126)
In September 1979, Mercedes-Benz presented the new generation of the S-Class at the IAA in Frankfurt. The body was built according to the latest findings in safety research. Thanks to new design principles the passenger compartment could now withstand an offset crash at impact speeds up to 55 km / h. From 1981 the vehicle came with an airbag for the driver and - following the model refinement package of 1985 - for the front passenger also. Also in 1985, the engine range underwent a restructuring. The most spectacular newcomer was a 5.6-liter eight-cylinder unit which generated 200 kW (272 hp). In addition, all models in the W 126 series now came equipped with 15-inch wheels and bigger brakes to match. During the twelve-year period the total production of 818.036 sedans left the production workshops in Sindelfingen, making the W 126 the most successful premium-class model series in company history.