With modern “pontoon” body: The forefather of all “Erlkönig” prototype cars is 70 years old

• • • • • • • Prototypes in the automotive industry are commonly known by this name in German
            • Mercedes-Benz 180: A departure from traditional construction methods, plus other innovations
            • The spacious, clean-cut, comfortable and economical saloon made its debut in 1953
            • Almost 450,000 vehicles of the W 120/121 model series were built
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  With modern “pontoon” body: The forefather of all “Erlkönig” prototype cars is 70 years old

Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 (W 201) “Nardò record car” of 1983

• • • • • • • • 40 years ago, the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 set a record over 50,000 kilometres
            • • Around the clock on the Nardò circuit, in outside temperatures of 40 degrees C
            • • Impressive proof of reliability for the new engine with four-valve technology
            • • Full service on the hot engine and tyre change in just five minutes

  Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 (W 201) “Nardò record car” of 1983

Mercedes-Benz mobile post office

• • • • • • • The Mercedes-Benz O 10000 long-distance bus was built 85 years ago
            • In use for four decades – first as a long-distance bus, then as a parcel carrier
            • As a mobile post office until the end of the 1970s, it appeared as a guest at festivals and other events
            • Austrian Postʼs livery has a long historical tradition

Mercedes-Benz mobile post office

Mercedes-Benz Classic presents automotive icons at Lake Como

• • • • • • • Exclusive classics take centre stage in Lombardy on the third weekend in May
            • 100 years of Le Mans: The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194)

                        Le Mans winning car from 1952 takes part in the Concorso Villa d’Este

            • One-two victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1989: Sauber-Mercedes C 9 at Villa Erba
            • Aerodynamics: Mercedes-Benz 540 K Streamliner at the FuoriConcorso

Mercedes-Benz Classic presents automotive icons at Lake Como

The “baby” is more popular than ever at 40

• • • • • • 40 years ago, the Mercedes-Benz 190 “Baby-Benz” starts its success story
          • The 201 series establishes a new segment below the upper mid-size class and became the forerunner of the later C-Class
          • World’s most modern vehicle production in Sindelfingen and the newly built Nordwerk in Bremen
          • Today a sought-after entry-level model on the market of classics with the star

The “baby” is more popular than ever at 40

Introduced 50 years ago: the Mercedes-Benz luxury class vehicles of the 116 series

• • • • • In October 1972, Mercedes-Benz presents the116 model series
        • Since then, the designation S-Class has been an international synonym for top automobiles
        • The brand’s tradition in the upper and luxury class dates back to the beginning of the 20th century
        • Mercedes-Benz S-Class: The best-selling luxury sedan in the world for many years

Introduced 50 years ago: the Mercedes-Benz luxury class vehicles of the 116 series

Mercedes-Benz Classic at Le Mans Classic 2022: Motor racing successes in France since 1894

• • • • • 70 years ago: Double victory in the 300 SL racing sports car at the “24 Hours of Le Mans”
        • 1894: First ever motorsport events in France – first victories in the brand’s history
        • Highlights from the successful Mercedes-Benz tradition at the Le Mans Classic
        • Original automobiles in action and on display – plus interviews with racing drivers

Mercedes-Benz Classic at Le Mans Classic 2022: Motor racing successes in France since 1894

After a two-year break: Mercedes-Benz Classic takes to the starting line at the 1000 Miglia

• • • • Anniversary drive of the brand at the long-distance classic race: 70 Years of the SL
      • From 15 to 18 June 2022, the field of noble classics will take to the road for the demanding 1,600 kilometres between Brescia and Rome
      • Also at the start in the historic SL: Ellen Lohr and Karl Wendlinger
      • Mercedes-AMG presents the new SL

After a two-year break: Mercedes-Benz Classic takes to the starting line at the 1000 Miglia

Super sports cars 120 years ago: Mercedes Simplex 40 hp

• • The new design dominates “Nice Week” in 1902
  • Developed with a passion for innovation, visionary power and technical design drive
  • Coveted by the upper echelons of society

Super sports cars 120 years ago: Mercedes Simplex 40 hp

70 years of sport, luxury and lifestyle: The Mercedes-Benz SL

• • In 1952, the 300 SL racing sports car became the first vehicle in a unique and uninterrupted tradition
  • The latest generation of the icon: The new Mercedes-AMG SL (R 232)
  • The consistent Performance Luxury model offers a driving experience at the highest level
  • Special exhibition extended: “The Fascination of the SL – a Dream Car for 70 Years” at the Mercedes-Benz Museum with ten SL sports cars until 9 October 2022

70 years of sport, luxury and lifestyle: The Mercedes-Benz SL