Mercedes Benz C126 Coupé Development
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- Following the debut of the 1970s generation W116 (which also included the flagship Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9), Mercedes-Benz began plans for the next-generation S-Class model. Codenamed "project W126," the project had specific goals: an improved ride, better handling, and improved fuel efficiency. These improvements were aimed at helping retain the S-Class' market leadership as the world's best-selling prestige luxury sedan. Following the 1970s oil crisis, Mercedes-Benz had made fuel efficiency an especially pertinent goal (named "Energy Program"), even in the large V8 engined versions of the S-Class.
In terms of the body design, the objective of the W126 design team, led by Mercedes-Benz's Bruno Sacco, was to produce a car that was sleeker and more aerodynamic (and thus lighter and faster) than the previous model. The application of lighter materials and alloys combined with thorough wind tunnel testing (to reduce overall drag) meant the car consumed about 10% less fuel than its predecessor; the maximum speed was also increased (250 km/h in the most powerful model).
After six years of development, the W126 was formally introduced at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (International Motor Show, or IAA) in Frankfurt on September 1979. The initial lineup featured seven models in standard (SE, SD) and long (SEL, SDL) wheelbase sedan body styles: the 280 SE/SEL, 380 SE/SEL, 500 SE/SEL and 300 SD. Technically, the long wheelbase (SEL) variants were codenamed V126, but this was not popularly known. In 1981, the coupe version (SEC) of the W126 S-Class premiered at the IAA with the 500 SEC model. In 1981, Wheels Magazine selected the W126 model 380 SE as its Car of the Year.
Four years after the introduction of the fuel-efficiency "Energy Program," the model range had been reworked completely. In September 1985, again at the IAA in Frankfurt, the reworked model range was reintroduced. Apart from visual changes to the bumpers, side covers and alloys, the changes made to the available collection of engine variants was most visible. Two newly-constructed 6 cylinder engines and a new 4.2L V8 were added, and other engines were further upgraded.
The W126 generation was replaced by the W140 in 1992, although a satellite factory in South Africa is known to have continued production until 1994.
Perhaps the prettiest coupé ever, of all cars.
Самый лучший автомобиль,за последние 50 лет!!!
Probably the most beautifully modern day coupe design.
Yes, I drove one these and is a great solid car. The last generation of benzes are good too.
A true mafia and/or gentleman car!! I gotta say that the W126 coupe looks cooler than the W140 coupe, i.e. CL500/600.
both are great though.
Bei 2:31 dass Facelifting Modell (vorher im Bericht schon x in Rot aufgetaucht) hat dieses Coupe erst richtig schön gemacht!.
Nahhh man this music was the jam back then.
@Ca.2:50 nicht 5-Liter Hubraum sondern 5.6 Liter Hubraum!Es gab Ihn bis 300PS als (ECE-RÜF Version TOPspeed 250Km/h)-in Den damaligen Preislisten stand NACHträgliche KATeinrüstung nicht möglich (glaube es geht mittlerweile so dass D4 möglich ist!!)
forever
wow ! i love this car !
nice car , nice video,sleeping music
THE BEST EVER
Look at the tire at 0:51! Like jelly!
Марседес👍🚗
when the SEC-class started ??
i didn't get anyWord
but the car is great
amaaaaazing cAr
Das Auto
The widebody w126 Sec coupe is pure BADASS. If you haven't seen a picture your missing out
A bygone era.
the w126 started in 1979, but im asking about the SEC , is it the same year ??
The coupé C126 started in 1981.
ahaaa ok thanks 4 the information
I own two W126 Mercedes, and I hate Lexus. But I will agree that the newer Mercedes are just not as sturdy as the older ones. Who cares if the motor gets to 500K miles if the chassis falls apart first, or the electronics go out to lunch......
i'm a proude owner hehe
Thatssss RIGHT!
Como se llama la música que suena en el fondo del Documental?.
@kapitanlod i prefer the old mercedes
As it is called the music playing in the backgroung Documentary?.
Jacek Malinowski - On the road
@kapitanlod
+116 & ~140???
my best w126
nope, thw W140 was buddy, and the new Mercedes (2008+) are no longer crappy...
@kapitanlod last and not least w111
What is that supposed to mean? It's all due to stupid owners who don't understand the concept of a floor mat clip.