S-Class W126 Modern classics: the Mercedes-Benz S-Class of the W 126 series


The Mercedes-Benz W126 is a series of passenger cars made by Daimler-Benz AG. It was marketed as the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and manufactured in sedan/saloon (1979–1991) as well as coupé (1981–1990) models, succeeding the company's W116 range. Mercedes-Benz introduced the 2-door C126 coupé model, marketed as the SEC, in September 1981. This generation was the first S-Class to have separate chassis codes for standard and long wheelbases (W126 and V126) and for coupé (C126).
This blue AMG S-class looks fantastic

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What a car. Modern interpretation of this would be a winner.
 
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Wow the US spec 500SEC was very underpowered due to emission regulations. Only 184HP compared to the 228HP of the Euro spec. The later 300SE inline6 produced only 7HP less power from a 2ltr less displacement and as a result, its performance stats were very close to the 500SEC.
 
This is a good comparison of 1980s XJ40 Jaguar vs Mercedes W126

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The W126 is still a fablous luxury car IMO.

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Its amazing how some people keep their cars locked up away and only drive a minimum of miles per year so it could be worth a good penny.
 

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Established in 1926, Mercedes-Benz Group produces consumer luxury vehicles and light commercial vehicles badged as Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach. Its origin lies in Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft's 1901 Mercedes and Carl Benz's 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, which is widely regarded as the first internal combustion engine in a self-propelled automobile. The slogan for the brand is "the best or nothing".

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