BUSINESS MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016 20 legendary models over 112 years -Benz S-Class - the pinnacle of automotive engineering

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. Mercedes-Benz S-Class. living legend that’s never gone out of December 1951, and from that point on was and provided proud owners not only with the 2013 size as well as from standard equipment that fashion: ever since the beginnings of only ever to be seen being chauffeured ultimate in comfort and luxurious appointments Mercedes-Benz S-Class includes executive seats on both left and right, Aautomotive history, the top models around in a “three hundred” model. but also sports -like performance. 222 series, from 2013 innovative voice amplification and the extend- from Mercedes-Benz have been the most well- At the time of its appearance at the first IAA The best car in the world - each generation ed rear trim elements with ambient lighting. In known and renowned embodiments of the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in April 1972 of the S-Class has earned itself this epithet the rear, the Mercedes Maybach S-Class is also fine art of automotive engineering. With their 1951, six years after the end of the Second Mercedes-Benz S-Class anew. Consequently, “perfection down to the the world’s quietest production saloon vehicle. trailblazing innovations, they have set new World War, the “three hundred” stood, like no 116 series, 1972 - 1980 last detail” was the tall order for the develop- benchmarks for the development of passen- other model, for ’s return to the inter- In 1972 the luxury class saloons with which ment of the model series. 2015 ger as a whole. This living tradition has national automotive market. Mercedes-Benz had been setting standards for The luxury saloon has combined first-class Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet continued with the introduction of new S- It not only served as a representative car for decades were officially given a name. driving and responsibility to the highest stan- A217 series, from 2015 Class models over the last three years, which the world of politics and finance, it was also a The new 116-series S-Class featured a com- dard since the summer of 2013. The First Class Mercedes-Benz is presenting a superlative will carry the illustrious “S-Class” cachet into comfortable and luxurious touring saloon. prehensive safety concept including a fuel Fond transforms the S-Class into a comfortable dream car in the guise of the S 63 4MATIC the future. tank fitted over the rear axle and protected office, while the ENERGIZING massage function Cabriolet. For the first time in its 48-year history, 1951 against collisions, a four-spoke safety provides an ideal opportunity to indulge in a Mercedes-Benz’s sports car and high-perfor- 1903 Mercedes-Benz 220 wheel, side windows designed to minimise the spot of pure comfort. mance brand has introduced a four-seater 60 hp Mercedes-Simplex W 187, 1951 - 1954 build-up of dirt, large headlamps, conspicuous Numerous innovative and optimised driv- Cabriolet in the S-Class segment, adding anoth- 1903 - 1905 Alongside the spectacular 300 model, indicators and ribbed tail lights also designed ing assistance systems which have been sum- er head-turning model to its flagship range. The 60 hp Mercedes-Simplex is an early Mercedes-Benz presented a second luxury to minimise dirt build-up. marised under the name “Mercedes-Benz Appealing to automobile enthusiasts with a example of the unique luxury class tradition of segment model at the first Frankfurt In 1978, the S-Class became the world’s first Intelligent Drive” combine comfort with safety penchant for performance and luxury, the new Mercedes-Benz. The spacious, luxurious tour- International Motor Show in 1951: the 220 series production vehicle to become available to open up a new dimension of motoring. model also offers its driver and up to three pas- ing saloon dating back to 1904 once be- model, which also featured a cutting-edge six- with the ABS anti-lock braking system, sengers space to travel in style. Its high-calibre longed to , the father of Mercedes . designed to help retain steering control even 2014 statistics: 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine with an Jellinek, after whom the brand was named. While the more compact, less powerful 220 under full brake application. At the time a Mercedes-Benz S-Class CoupÈ output of 430 kW (585 hp) and peak torque of The fact that the car was designed to be model (W 187) may not have caused quite as worldwide sensation, ABS is now standard C217 series, from 2014 900 Nm, AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel driven by a chauffeur is also reflected in the much of a stir as its big brother, it nevertheless across the automotive industry. Xx series, from 2014 drive with rear-biased torque split as standard, interior appointments: the passengers were proved highly popular among customers. Its Stylistically self-assured presence, exclusive acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds seated in the rear on the finest brocade fabric, impressive performance moved the trade press 1979 appointments and refined sportiness - the new and a high-performance composite brake sys- while the driver’s bench seat was covered in to speak of its “sports car credentials”, while its Mercedes-Benz S-Class S-Class CoupÈ from Mercedes-Benz combines tem for optimum deceleration. hard-wearing leather. handling characteristics were deemed to match 126 series, 1979 - 1991 the classic proportions of a large, sporty coupÈ The 60 hp Mercedes-Simplex followed the comfort with safety in equal proportions. The In 1979 the 126-series S-Class impressed with modern luxury and pioneering technolo- 2015 design of the 35 hp Mercedes, the develop- lush interior also contributed to the popularity with its aerodynamically enhanced shape and gy. The breathtaking two-door coupÈ can be Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Pullman ment of which had been stimulated by Jellinek of this luxury segment model. systematic weight reduction through the use optionally equipped with the MAGIC BODY X222 series, from 2015 in 1900. To the present day, this first vehicle to of elements such as the new light-alloy V8 CONTROL suspension system with curve tilting The new Mercedes-Maybach Pullman, is the bear the Mercedes name is regarded as the 1954 . The model series 126 also set the function. Additional technical highlights are second model from the Mercedes-Maybach’s first modern car. Mercedes-Benz 220/220 S/220 SE trend in terms of its design: it was the first the head-up display and the touch pad feature. ultra-luxurious family of cars. The top-of-the- W 180/W 128, 1954 - 1959 Mercedes-Benz passenger car to do away with Optionally available expressive LED High range vehicle, with its face-to-face seating in 1928 Introduced in the spring of 1954, the type the traditional chrome bumpers in favour of Performance headlamps, each featuring 47 the partitioned-off passenger compartment, Mercedes-Benz N¸rburg 220, also known internally as the 220 a (W deformable plastic ones built to withstand a Swarovski crystals, produce a uniquely striking stands as a proud example of the high-end W 08, 1928 - 1939 180), was the first Mercedes-Benz six-cylinder “parking dent”. appearance. Extremely low wind noise was a automotive luxury traditionally associated with The N¸rburg 460 (W 08) made its debut in model with a unitised body design. Its ultra- The airbag, now a key component of auto- declared objective when developing the S- Maybach. 1928 as the first series production Mercedes- modern, spacious “ponton” body, which motive safety, made its debut in 1981, in the Class CoupÈ, with the aeroacoustics experts Many governments, heads of state and roy- Benz to feature an eight-cylinder engine. Its Mercedes-Benz had presented just six months model series 126, which had been launched implementing form optimisation measures as al families around the world have for decades model designation “N¸rburg” was derived from earlier in the mid- range 180 model, offered two years earlier. The driver’s airbag was ini- early as the design phase. Achieving success, chosen Mercedes-Benz saloons with the desig- the N¸rburgring circuit, which had been previously unheard of levels of comfort. tially combined with a pyrotechnic belt ten- the S-Class CoupÈ is the world’s quietest series- nation “Pullman” to drive them with the glory opened just a year earlier. The background to Safe handling was guaranteed by the sioner for the front passenger. From 1988, production car in terms of wind noise. and style befitting their status. With its new it being given this name comes from a spec- single-joint swing axle, which was intro- Mercedes-Benz also offered its customers a model, the company is now extending its tacular endurance test in which a 460 model duced into series production in the 220 front passenger airbag. 2015 unique position in this demanding segment. covered some 20,000 kilometres over 13 days model. With the launch of the overhauled Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 600 Its length of 6.50 metres is a sign of the spe- of driving at the N¸rburgring. and more powerful type 220 S in1956, the 1991 X222 series, from 2015 cial status of the Mercedes-Maybach Pullman. Built at the Mannheim plant, the luxury “S” designation became a permanent fix- Mercedes-Benz S-Class With the name Mercedes-Maybach, the Providing appropriate space for the tasteful class model was continually enhanced from ture in the names of high-end Mercedes- 140 series, 1991 - 1998 brand represented by the three-pointed star club lounge in the rear, a multitude of superior the outset. In the autumn of 1929 it emerged Benz models, underlining the special status The S-Class of the model series 140 repre- has broadened its offering in the exclusive top fittings ensures the chauffeur-driven limousine with a lower frame and an even more elegant- of the “ponton” six-cylinder. sented the new superlative at Mercedes-Benz segment of the market with the new Maybach lives up to today’s expectations of total exclu- ly designed body. in 1991. In developing this model, the engi- sub-brand, whose individual and prestigious sivity and luxury. The version produced in the form of the 1959 neers and technicians focused on maximum exclusivity appeals to status-conscious cus- elegant and luxurious Pullman saloon was one Mercedes-Benz 220 - 300 SE long comfort - not least due to the larger dimen- tomers. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class melds 2016 onwards of the most popular variants of the eight-cylin- W 111/W 112, 1959 - 1965 sions and double glazing for optimum the perfection of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Being a role model means leading the way. der model which was available from 1934 to The 220, 220 S and 220 SE (W 111) “fintail acoustic insulation. with the exclusivity of Maybach, from impres- Since the earliest days of the automobile, the 1939 with the model designation “500”. models” launched in 1959 earned their nick- This generation of the S-Class also intro- sive spaciousness and elegant design to premi- top-of-the-line models from Mercedes-Benz name from the subtle fintails at their rear duced a pioneering safety in- novation to the um craftsmanship and extrovert luxury. At have been the most famous ambassadors of 1930 wings. Yet these style elements also had a pur- world of automotive engineering: the ESP(r) 5453 mm long and with a of 3365 German automotive engineering. With ground- Mercedes-Benz 770 “Grand pose: they served as a parking aid when Electronic Stability Program, which was avail- mm, the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz model breaking innovations, they have set the stan- Mercedes” W 07, 1930 - 1938 reversing and as a result were officially called able from 1995 onwards. range is 20 cm larger in both dimensions than dards for passenger car development in gener- In 1930 Mercedes-Benz presented the 770 “sight lines”. The innovative system reduces the risk of the S-Class Saloon with long wheelbase. al. This tradition is still alive today and will con- “Grand Mercedes” (W 07) model as the ulti- Another innovative feature proved more skidding through targeted brake application Rear passengers benefit from this increased tinue in the future. mate in automotive engineering. The luxuri- important than the fintails, however: the new on individual wheels. The end of 1996 saw the ous representative car for the most discerning luxury class generation from Mercedes-Benz introduction of Brake Assist, which automati- of demands was fitted with a large displace- was the world’s first passenger car to be fitted cally builds up the maximum brake boosting ment eight-cylinder super-charged engine with a safety body. In the event of an accident, effect during emergency braking. which guaranteed an effortlessly superior per- crumple zones at the front and rear absorbed formance. the impact energy, thereby protecting the 1998 The new model, which continued the occupants. In 1961 the 300 SE (W 112) fitted Mercedes-Benz S-Class decades-old tradition of the Mercedes-Benz with standard air suspension and the newly 220 series, 1998 - 2005 luxury motor car, was individually manufac- developed Mercedes- Benz automatic trans- The new S-Class (model series 220) present- tured at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen auto- mission was launched. ed in 1998 offered a further increase in safety motive production facility, where specific cus- and comfort, not least due to the new elec- tomer requirements could be comprehensive- 1963 tronically controlled AIRMATIC air suspension, ly accommodated. Mercedes-Benz 600 COMAND control and display system, and The “Grand Mercedes” proved just as popu- W 100, 1963 - 1981 innovative DISTRONIC proximity-controlled lar with crowned and uncrowned heads of In 1963, the 600 model (W 100) presented at cruise control system. state as it did with representatives of industry the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt In autumn 2002, the model series 220 saw and high finance. became the new flagship model of the the introduction of the PRE- SAFE system Mercedes-Benz brand and at the same stroke a designed to prepare occupants for any immi- 1937 vehicle of superlatives: its 6.3-litre V8 engine nent collision by automatically initiating meas- Mercedes-Benz 320 delivered an extremely respectable perform- ures for their optimum protection. Al-Tijari announces winners W 142, 1937 - 1942 ance and a top speed in excess of 200 km/h. At the same time as the introduction of the 1937 witnessed the debut of a modern lux- Optimum comfort was ensured by air suspen- new safety system, the S-Class could now also of Al-Najma Account draw ury touring car in the form of the Mercedes- sion, an automatic , electronic be equipped with the intelligent 4MATIC per- KUWAIT: Commercial Bank of Kuwait held Daily draw to win KD 7000. Benz 320 (W 142). Its swing-axle chassis with power steering and a unique hydraulic system. manent all-wheel drive, which also helps to the Al-Najma Account daily draw yesterday. Quarterly draws to win great prizes that independent wheel suspension provided for The five to six-seater version was predomi- ensure optimum traction in adverse road con- The draw was held under the supervision of would start from KD 100,000 to KD 250,000 safe driving and a comfortable ride. nantly ordered by highly discerning private cus- ditions at all times. the Ministry of Commerce & Industry repre- 1ST QUARTER KD 100 000 From 1939, an additional remote-action tomers. In addition, Mercedes-Benz also offered sented by Abdulaziz Al Ashkanani. 2ND QUARTER KD 150 000 gear reduced engine speed and fuel con- a seven to eight-seater version with a wheel- 2005 The winners of the Al-Najma daily draw 3RD QUARTER KD 200 000 sumption while enhancing travel comfort and base 70 cm longer, which was primarily used as Mercedes-Benz S-Class are: 4TH QUARTER KD 250 000 efficiency. At the same time, a so-called exteri- an official state or ceremonial limousine. 221 series, 2005 - 2013 Shahbaz Ahmad Mohammed Rafiq — With Al Najma you have more chances to or case was also added to the standard scope The pioneering technical innovations of the KD 7000, win greater prizes of equipment for the most spacious variant of 1965 S-Class model generation 221 introduced in Faheem Sarwar Chaudhry Sarwar — * Each KD 25 kept in your account gives this luxury model - the seven-seater Pullman Mercedes-Benz 250 S - 300 SEL 6.3 2005 included Active Night View Assist, KD 7000, you one chance to win saloon. This boot was permanently attached W 108/W 109, 1965 - 1972 advanced DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control Lamiaa Abbas Al-Hamar — KD 7000, * Each KD 25 kept in your account for to the body’s rear panel, affording protection The W 108 and W 109 series saloons, which and Brake Assist Plus, which was upgraded to Fares Ahmad Ismaeil Al-Qurnah — one week will give you a chance to enter from wet and dirt for the luggage, which was replaced the six-cylinder “fintail models” in the PRE-SAFE brake with autonomous partial KD 7000, the daily draw. previously accommodated on an open lug- 1965, were characterised by their timelessly braking in 2006. Mufeed Ali Punnilath Mohammed Ali — * Each KD 25 kept in your account for 3 gage rack. elegant design and generously proportioned Further assistance systems, such as Blind KD 7000. months will give you chance to enter the windows. In addition to models with conven- Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Speed Al-Najma awards are now brighter and quarterly draw. 1951 tional steel suspension - internally designated Limit Assist, helped to further reduce the bigger than ever. Mercedes-Benz 300 as the 108 series - as with the “fintails”, there strain on the driver and brought the S-Class With the revamped Al-Najma account, all Additional features W 186 and W 189, 1951 - 1962 were also variants of the 109 series with air one step closer to the vision of safe, accident- your dreams will be turned to reality. On * ATM card Today the Mercedes-Benz 300 (W 186) is suspension which, from the start, were offered free driving. The Mercedes-Benz S 400 top of offering the highest daily prize in * Issue a credit card against your account primarily known by its nickname, the with a wheelbase 10 cm longer. 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