Description
Development of the W140 began in 1981, with production scheduled to begin in October 1989. Several designs were analyzed from 1982 to 1986, until the final design by Olivier Boulay was approved on December 9, 1986. The final production body design was approved in 1987. Before production began, the W140's exterior design was altered, with all W140 models featuring a recessed radiator grille instead of the planned, exclusive grille on the top-of-the-line model. This feature was later extended to the entire Mercedes-Benz range. An 18-month delay was introduced in 1989 to accommodate the model's V12 engine and high-performance braking system. As a result, the final development prototypes were completed in June 1990. Pilot models were produced from June 1990 to January 1991. The W140 introduced innovations such as double-glazed windows, pull-down doors and trunk lid, electric windows that lowered when encountering an obstacle, rear parking markers that extended from the rear fenders (removed in later models and replaced by a sonar-based parking system), and a heating system that continued to emit warm air after the engine was turned off if necessary. Because of details like these, the W140 is often called the last Mercedes to be "redesigned." It is believed that the development of the vehicle cost Mercedes-Benz over $1 billion. The W140 cost about 25 percent more than its predecessor, the W126. Like its predecessor, the car was available in two wheelbases. The 600 SEL W140 (S 600 L from mid-1993) was available with wooden rear ashtray covers, a wood-and-leather gear shift knob, a leather dashboard, and a suede headliner, unlike the V8 and inline-6 models. The S600L was imported from Japan a few years ago. It is registered in Poland and used sporadically during the summer season, maintaining regular service intervals. The bodywork and paintwork are in very good condition, free from corrosion. The interior is in perfect condition and, thanks to the high-quality materials used, practically unworn. The car's equipment is fully functional. Lorinser accessories are included, and full documentation is included. Equipment:Commercial designation 600 SEL, S 600 LOrder number the details belowDelivery date 04. 11. 1993Color number 744 (Brilliant Silver - metallic paint)Interior 261 (Leather - black / anthracite)Engine the details belowTransmission the details below111277 CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH1113255 FUEL TANK1114662 TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUCTIONS1116358 ELECTR. PARTS TO AUTO. AIR CONDITIONER1116739 SPECIAL PARTS TO SELF-LEVELLING DEVICE1117727 FUEL COOLING SYSTEM1129021 CABLE HARNESS USED FOR SEAT HEATING1129029 CABLE HARNESS USED FOR SEAT HEATING1133309 FUSE BOX DESIGNATION PLATE1147375 SV SYMBOL STRIP1147905 SV LIGHT-ALLOY DISC WHEELS1148250 SV INSTRUMENTS1150422 ELECTRICAL PARTS USED W/ AIR POLLUTION CONTROL1150439 ELECTRICAL PARTS USED W/ AIR POLLUTION CONTROL1150448 ELECTRICAL PARTS USED W/ AIR POLLUTION CONTROL1229517 INSTRUCTION PLATE – ENGINE TUNING DATA1232624 OIL FILTER1243909 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL5605818 REARVIEW MIRROR, INSIDE5618590 HOSES & HOSE FIXTURE TO AIR CONDITIONER OR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER5618595 HOSES & HOSE FIXTURE TO AIR CONDITIONER OR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER5631320 ADDITIONAL BLINKER LAMPS 5633423 TAIL LAMPS LESS REAR FOGLAMP 15639810 LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING (FOR TYPE 140 SEE STANDARD VERSION) 15651240 SV HEAT-ABSORBING GLASS5663325 SV ELECTRICAL PARTS USED FOR ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTED FRONT SEAT 15679606 SV LOCK MECHANISM W/ INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL & BURGLARY ALARM 5683409 SV HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER5683709 SV REAR AIR CONDITIONER5684117 SV SEAT ADJUSTER5684118 SV SEAT ADJUSTER5684403 SV FRONT SEAT HEADREST5684904 SV INTERIOR APPOINTMENTS5685102 SV FRONT SEAT CUSHION, LEATHER5685213 SV FRONT BACKRESTS, LEATHER5685214 SV FRONT BACKRESTS, LEATHER5685504 SV REAR SEAT CUSHION LEATHER5685608 SV REAR BACKREST LEATHER5685610 SV REAR BACKREST LEATHER5686401 SV ADDITIONAL PARTS USED FOR SEAT HEATING5686402 SV ADDITIONAL PARTS USED FOR SEAT HEATING5687704 SV LIGHTING UNITS5688606 SOUND SYSTEM5689203 SV REAR WINDOW ROLLER BLIND5690714 SV DOOR LOCKS USED W/ COMFORT CONTROL5691223 SV FRONT BACKRESTS USED WITH SEAT HEATER5691227 SV FRONT BACKRESTS USED WITH SEAT HEATER5695410 SV REAR DOOR COVERING5695412 SV REAR DOOR COVERING5699409 SV REAR SEAT FOLDING ARMREST5716112 SV REAR DOOR PANELLING USED WITH SOUND SYSTEM5716205 SV TANK PARTITION PANEL5716802 SV DOOR INTERIOR PLATE SEALING USED WITH RADIO5716811 SV DOOR INTERIOR PLATE SEALING USED WITH RADIO247 EL. ADDITIONAL REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT253 REAR-COLLISION WARNING AND PROTECTION261A LEATHER – BLACK/ ANTHRACITE303 HEATED SEAT BELT404 LEFT-HAND MULTICONTOUR SEAT405 RIGHT-HAND MULTICONTOUR SEAT498 JAPANESE MARKET VERSION524 FULL BODY COVER540 ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW ROLLER SHUTTER582 REAR AIR CONDITIONING592 ECO PACKAGE613 TRAFFIC-ADJUSTI
