The new intermediate-class saloon was presented by Mercedes-Benz to the specialist media between 22 and 28 January 1976 at the Paul Ricard Circuit in southern France. The design of the 123 model series points to the future. In technical terms through its numerous innovations in the field of vehicle safety and in aesthetic terms through its styling, which took its cues from the then-current 116-series S-Class and the R/C 107 SL models. Passive safety was enhanced in particular by the combination of an even more robust passenger cell and large crumple zones. Stronger struts in the doors ensured better protection in the event of an impact. In addition, the safety steering shaft invented by Béla Barényi and patented in 1963 made its debut as a complete system in the W 123. Among the technical solutions adopted by the W 123 from the S-Class was the double-wishbone front suspension with a zero scrub radius, while many of the engine variants offered when the model series was launched stemmed from the previous series, the W 114/W 115 ("Stroke/8"). These days the 123 model series has long been recognized as a classic – and remains as fascinating as it was at its launch many years ago.
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source: Mercedes-Benz Classic ALL TIME STARS
#w123 #mercedes200 #m102engine #oldbenz
source: Mercedes-Benz Classic ALL TIME STARS
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