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Mercedes Benz SL-class R129 Development

The R129 was based on the shortened floorpan of the Mercedes-Benz W124 and featured many innovative details for the time, for instance electronically controlled damping (optional) and a hidden, automatically expanding roll-over bar. The R107′s rather dated rear diagonal swing … Continue reading

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Mercedes Benz E-class Development

The Mercedes-Benz W211 series entered production in 2002. They are sold under the E-Class model names. The W211 models replaced the W210 E-Class models. The W211 E-Class continues the line’s push upmarket. The W211-based W219 CLS-Class was new for 2005. … Continue reading

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Mercedes Benz G-class development

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class or G-Wagen, short for Geländewagen (or cross-country vehicle), is a four-wheel drive vehicle / sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by German automaker Mercedes-Benz. It was borne by proposals for a military vehicle in the early 1970s by … Continue reading

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