We drove every generation (and rode in the latest-gen model) and were impressed by the progress between them, reflecting and often foreshadowing more general progress in the auto industry.
While the Mercedes-Benz models built right after World War II looked a lot like the 1930s cars on which they were based, the “ponton” sedan , launched in 1953, switched to the three-box design that prevails and keeps evolving to this day. The 180, with its four-cylinder engine, was unveiled in 1953; in March 1954, Daimler added the larger, six-cylinder 220a to the lineup, which turned into the 220S in 1956.
followed a year later. For the U.S. market only, Mercedes made versions with an even larger 225-hp 4.5-liter V-8, designed to compensate for the power loss induced by the mandatory exhaust treatment.The 300SEL 6.3 from 1969 that we drove is characterized by the enormous torque and power of a thoroughbred sports car, while offering impeccable reliability and quality. The sprint from zero to 62 mph is said to take just 6.5 seconds, and the top speed is listed at 137 mph. Inside, the 6.
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