600 SEC; from 06.1993: S 600 Coupe

600 SEC; from 06.1993: S 600 Coupe

Design name:
C 140 E 60
Type:
140.076
Production period:
03.1992 / 10.1992 - 05.1996
Note on production period:
production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (from 06.1993: S 500 Coupé), model series 140. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V8 spark-ignition engine M 119 with 4973 cc and 235 kW/320 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at extra charge), velour upholstery as standard, leather as option. Electric sliding sunroof (standard equipment), headlamp wiper system and 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (both special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, USA version 1992. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, 600 SEC, model series 140, 1992 version, brilliant silver metallic. Aerodynamically optimised windscreen wipers, panoramic and passenger-side windscreen wipers with 3 wiper stages. Air inlet louvres on the bonnet supply fresh air to the passenger compartment.

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, 600 SEC, Coupé, model series 140. The design process begins with dimensional concepts for the exterior and interior for comparison purposes.

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, 600 SEC, Coupé, model series 140. The design process usually begins with futuristic-looking design drawings of the exterior and interior. These are subsequently used as the basis for plastiline models and in some cases near-series 1:1 clay models for visualisation purposes.

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment, here in glass version as special equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment, here in glass version as special equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment, here in glass version as special equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment, here in glass version as special equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment, here in glass version as special equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment, here in glass version as special equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment, here in glass version as special equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), headlamp wiper system (standard equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 500 Coupé, S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version, brilliant silver metallic. The interior is trimmed with burr walnut as standard. The leather upholstery, shown here in grey, is available as an option for the 600 SEC/S 600 Coupé at no extra charge (velour as standard). Driver's seat with fore/aft, height and inclination adjustment for seat cushion and backrest, additional adjustability for seat cushion length and lumbar support. Electric seat adjustment unit as standard, with memory for 3 positions (special equipment in the 500 SEC/S 500 Coupé, standard equipment in the 600 SEC/S 600 Coupé), vacuum-controlled backrest lock. Seat contours with a clearly pronounced bucket seat character. Height-adjustable head restraints, held from below in a leather-covered, U-shaped decorative clasp and set into the upholstered surfaces on both sides.

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 500 Coupé, S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. 500 SEC (rear): V8 spark-ignition engine M 119 with 4973 cc and 235 kW/320 hp. Almandine red metallic (metallic paintwork at extra charge), velour upholstery (standard) in black (leather as option). Electric sliding sunroof (standard equipment), headlamp wiper system and 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (both special equipment). 600 SEC (front): V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, 600 SEC, Coupé, model series 140. The design process usually begins with futuristic-looking design drawings of the exterior and interior, here an early design from 1987. Plastiline and clay models based on these are subsequently created for visualisation purposes.

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, 600 SEC, Coupé, model series 140. The design process usually begins with futuristic-looking design drawings of the exterior and interior, here an early design from 1987. Plastiline and clay models based on these are subsequently created for visualisation purposes.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé, model series 140, 1992 - 1998, power window assemblies with automatic lowering and raising control, which stop for safety reasons in the event of meeting resistance.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé, model series 140. On 15 March 1994, on a frozen lake close to the Arctic Circle at Arjeplog/Sweden, Mercedes-Benz presented the new driving safety system "Electronic Stability Program" (ESP®), developed jointly with Bosch, to the press. The abbreviation ESP® is a registered trademark of Mercedes-Benz. The technology counteracts vehicle skidding and, according to independent studies, can prevent almost half of all serious or fatal single-vehicle accidents. This makes it the most important safety system in the car after the seat belt and even ahead of the airbag.

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 500 Coupé, S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. The interior is trimmed with burr walnut as standard. The leather upholstery, shown here in grey, is available as an option for the 600 SEC/S 600 Coupé at no extra charge (velour as standard). The centre console is continued in the rear and extends to the rear shelf. A storage box with retractable lid is located on the console between the two individual rear seats. Special compartments in the centre armrest of the rear seats can be used to stow items safely. The electric seat belt feeder for the front seats is visible on the side at the height of the B-pillar.

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, USA version 1992. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 500 Coupé, S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. The interior is trimmed with burr walnut as standard. The leather upholstery, shown here in grey, is available as an option for the 600 SEC/S 600 Coupé at no extra charge (velour as standard). The centre console is continued in the rear and extends to the rear shelf. A storage box with retractable lid is located on the console between the two individual rear seats. Special compartments in the centre armrest of the rear seats can be used to stow items safely. The electric seat belt feeder for the front seats is visible on the side at the height of the B-pillar, while the belt system for the rear passengers is integrated into the trim of the C-pillar.

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Headlamp wiper system with dynamic headlamp range control.

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC (from 06.1993: S 600 Coupé), model series 140, 1992 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars, rear lights in integrated design. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp. Brilliant silver (metallic paintwork at no extra charge), grey interior (velour upholstery as standard, leather as an option at no extra charge). Electric headlamp wiper system and sliding sunroof (standard equipment), 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels (special equipment).

Mercedes-Benz S 600 Coupé, model series 140, 1995 version. Front section characterised by the SL radiator grille, coupé character without continuous B-pillars. V12 spark-ignition engine M 120 with 5987 cc and 290 kW/394 hp, brilliant silver metallic. Equipped with the new "Electronic Stability Program" (ESP®) driving safety system as standard from May 1995. ESP® reduces the risk of skidding and stabilises the vehicle through targeted, individual brake intervention on one or more wheels. Since the introduction of ESP® as standard, the number of accidents involving new Mercedes models has fallen by around 42 per cent. A driver-related accident is an accident in which, without being influenced by other road users, the driver loses control over their vehicle. Anti-skid technology ranks as one of the most important accident prevention systems in a passenger car, behind the seat belt, but ahead of the airbag. Back in 2006, the US government agency National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) calculated th

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé, model series 140. The picture shows an S 600 Coupé (until 06.1993: 600 SEC), brilliant silver metallic, 8-hole forged light-alloy wheels. Without ESP® on a snow-covered road during test drives in Sweden, 1995.