2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
The dream of any collector is a chic and, one might say, rare Mercedes W126 S-class car. The aristocratic German car was met with admiration both in the 80s and today. Why is this car so remarkable?
Exterior
Mercedes W126 is presented in two body styles - coupe and sedan. Moreover, in the case of this car, the rule does not work, according to which the version with fewer doors looks the most harmonious. As an exception, the car is good in both two-door and four-door versions.
The design of the sedan is swift and athletic, while individual elements emphasize its aristocracy and luxury. In fact, the body is the quintessence of Italian style and German pedantry with a subtle approach to detail. Mercedes-Benz W126 attracted a lot of attention and was popular, besides, many tuning studios offered their projects to improve its appearance.
The most sought after was the classic gray version of the W126, fitted with a full body kit from Lorinser. Externally, this version of the sedan differed only in sixteen-inch wheels with a unique design and minorexterior details that only true connoisseurs of the model can notice.
Interior
The classic interior of the Mercedes W126 combines soft white genuine leather and elements made of walnut wood. The seats at first glance seem imposing, but in fact they are distinguished by considerable comfort and minimal lateral support. There is practically no plastic in the interior department: only the top of the front panel is made of it.
The rear seats are presented with an incredibly comfortable and comfortable leather sofa. Separately, it is worth noting the excellent natural lighting of the cabin: a rather large glazing area allows sunlight to freely penetrate inside the car.
Test drive
In motion, the Mercedes W126 is no less imposing: firmly adheres to a given course at any speed and is distinguished by cornering stability. Suspension power and ride quality are amazing.
Acceleration is carried out quickly and smoothly, without failures and other troubles. The car is equipped with an engine with a capacity of 188 horsepower, thanks to which the first hundred is recruited in ten seconds. The six-cylinder in-line power unit runs smoothly and almost silently: either the engine itself is to blame, or the excellent sound insulation of the cabin, but neither the driver nor the passengers hear any third-party noise even at high speed.
Mercedes W126 can boast of control: in motion, the driver seems to distance himself from the car. This approach is perfectly traceable in all S-class models, having wonlove and recognition from both experts and ordinary motorists who are of the opinion that a real car should only be driven in this way.
Exploitation of a German aristocrat
Mercedes W126 is famous for its reliability, indestructibility and unpretentiousness. Regular maintenance and diagnostics require only an engine oil change, which will cost the car owner 5-6 thousand rubles. It is worth noting that the working life of most components and assemblies of the W126 is huge: in the conditions of Russian roads, even the pads do not need to be replaced after 25 thousand kilometers.
The most vulnerable points of the Mercedes W126 are chrome parts and the bottom of the body, which, in order to avoid destruction and damage, it is desirable to subject to anti-corrosion treatment. The work is simple, but will significantly increase the working life of the car.
Fuel consumption and daily operation
Mercedes W 126 - a car, due to its venerable age and design features, intended only for summer trips in good weather conditions. Fuel consumption in the urban cycle does not exceed 16 liters per 100 kilometers, on the highway it drops to 11 liters.
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