Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Third Generation)

Mercedes-Benz W140/C140 Gray Mercedes-Benz S600 (W140) at Arkhangelskoye Estate (Moscow Region, Russia) The Mercedes-Benz W140 is a series of flagship vehicles manufactured by Mercedes-Benz from 1991 to 1998 in sedan and coupé body styles and two wheelbase lengths (SE and SEL). Mercedes-Benz unveiled the W140 S-Class at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 1991. All models were renamed in June 1993 as part of the corporate-wide nomenclature changes for 1994 model year on, becoming “S” regardless of wheelbase length or body style as well as fuel type. In 1996, the S-Class coupé was renamed again as CL-Class into its own model range. The W140 series S-Class was superseded by the W220 S-Class sedan and C215 CL-Class coupé in 1998 after an eight-year production run. Production of the W140 reached 432,732, with 406,710 sedans and 26,022 coupes. Features The W140 S-Class model incorporated numerous safety innovations. Braking System In W140 models with V8 and V12 engines, a significant portion of the braking force was directed to the rear wheels, which improved braking efficiency. In 1996, the car was equipped with the Brake Assist System (BAS). It activated during emergency maneuvers, increasing braking force to the maximum. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ESP was first installed in 1995 on the Mercedes-Benz S 600 Coupé. The system used on-board computers to improve handling in challenging conditions. It was developed by Mercedes and subsequently became the standard for other manufacturers. Xenon Headlights High-intensity xenon headlights, which provided only low beams, debuted in 1995. Side airbags and passenger occupancy sensors These technologies were introduced in 1996 for the 1997 model year. Side airbags were built into the doors, and sensors detected whether passengers were seated. Engines For the W140 series, a new generation of inline-6 and V8 petrol engines was developed with double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder, and new variable valve timing. Only the 3.5-litre inline-6 diesel engine, OM 603.97x, was carried over from W126, and it remained the only engine in the W140 model range with a two-valves-per-cylinder format until its replacement in 1996. The M 104 petrol engine was introduced in 1992 with two displacements: the smaller 2.8-litre M 104.94x and the larger 3.2-litre M 104.99x. The M 119 V8 engines were available in 4.2-litre (M 119 E 42) and 5.0-litre (M 119 E 50) versions. The M 120 V12 engine was offered in 6.0 litres only for the entire model run. The advent of DOHC, with four valves per cylinder and accompanied by variable valve timing, helped to increase the horsepower and torque figures without imposing a heavy fuel-consumption penalty, all while reducing emissions. All petrol engines were equipped with catalytic converters during the entire W140 model run, regardless of where they were sold. Characteristics Manufacturer: Daimler-Benz Assembly: Stuttgart (Germany) Years of production: 1991—1998 Length: 5110 mm Width: 1890 mm Height: 1490 mm Engine: 6–12 cylinders; 2799–5987 cc Power: 148–402 HP Max speed: 250 km/h Fuel consumption: 13 l/100 km Weight: 1850–2190 kg See also Transport blog See also Cars blog See also Motorcycles blog See also Buses blog See also Shipbuilding blog See also Motors and Engines blog See also Trains and railways blog See also Trucks and Cargo Vehicles blog See also Tractors and Special Equipment blog See also Tanks and Armored Vehicles See also Airplanes blog See also Helicopters blog See also Artillery, Missiles and Rockets blog See also Bicycles blogThe post Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Third Generation) first appeared on All PYRENEES.