Mercedes-Benz Clase S (W116, 1972-1980): libros - historia, modelos y técnica

The mighty Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser was developed with costs being no object. It was a majestic, technically advanced limousine that was an automotive benchmark for many years to come.
This 200-page guide tells its story. It walks you through the car's development and history, explains chassis number and data card and comes with many recent non-Daimler AG color photos, never published in a book before; this includes pictures of the suspension.

These are some of the topics covered:
- Short overview of the 770 predecessor history
- Development of the W100
- Technical aspects
- Comfort features
- The SWB 600
- The 600 Pullman and Landaulet
- Some of the owners
- Two unique 600
- In-house and third party conversions
- A possible facelift
- W100 chassis number explained
- W100 data card explained
- Paint and interior options
- Technical specifications.

Es wäre eine unfaire Untertreibung, wollte man den Erfolg der vier bisherigen Generationen der S-Klasse überwiegend dem alles überstrahlenden Image des guten Stern auf allen Strassen zuschreiben. Untrennbar mit der Faszination des Spitzenproduktes der Marke Mercedes-Benz sind nämlich epochale Neuerungen verbunden, die diese Autos mit sich brachten. Immer wieder ist es dem Werk damit gelungen, die S-Klasse nicht nur an die Spitze des eigenen Programms zu stellen, sondern in vielerlei Hinsicht auch an die Spitze des Automobilbaus überhaupt.

Dieses Buch beschreibt die Limousinen der S-Klasse ab 1965 bis zur Baureihe W 140 des Jahres 1991 mit allen Details und zahlreichen Abbildungen - eine komplette Dokumentation über Deutschlands Prestige-Limousine Nr. 1.

Un livre de Brooklands consacré aux voitures Mercedes-Benz Classe S (W108 et W109) et 600 des années 1965-1972. Descriptions des modèles Mercedes-Benz 250, 250S, 250SE, Automatic, 300SEL, 280S, 280SE, 300SE, 280S Auto, 280SEL et 600.

• Les articles, parus à l'époque dans la presse automobile anglo-saxonne, sont une bonne source d'information sur l'histoire, l'évolution des modèles et la technique.
• Cet ouvrage contient aussi des impressions de conduite, des tests routiers et comparatifs, des données techniques, etc.

Boost your knowledge on the Mercedes W116 Sedan. This 210-page book tells you its story. It walks you through the car's history, explains chassis number and data card, lists the option codes and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide.
All this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography. This guide is one of over twenty-five books and e-books about Mercedes cars, written by the author.

Some of the topics covered:
- the complete development and history of the five-, six-, and eight-cylinder sedans, all upgrades included
- A buyer's guide to check the trouble spots
- Chassis number and data card are explained in detail. Most option codes are listed.
- Comparison of the 450SE with the Cadillac Seville I
- Paint and upholstery options
- Technical specifications, including power & torque curves of all models from the 280S to the 450SEL 6.9
- Over 140 mostly recent non-Daimler AG color photos highlight many features of the various W116 models, including pictures of the suspension.

The W116 was the first Mercedes-Benz model to be officially called the S-Class, the start of a long line which continues to the present day. It offered a choice of smooth six and eight-cylinder engines, culminating in the hugely powerful 450 SEL 6.9, as well as a more economical turbodiesel for the North American market.
Only available from the factory as a saloon - in standard and long-wheelbase versions - nearly half a million cars were built during its eight-year career.

This guide will help you learn about the differences between models, and what to look for when buying. What are the true running costs, and what issues - with the mechanicals, body or interior - should you be wary of? Is a restoration worth considering?

This handy guide will take you step-by-step through the process of finding and evaluating a good W116 and making a successful purchase. Essential data and information about clubs and specialists will help you look after and enjoy your W116.