Roadster studies at Frankfurt show

  • Date
    16 - 26 September 1999
  • Description
    Mercedes-Benz presents the new roadster variant of the Vision SLR sports car study at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. The V12 S 600 and the S 320 CDI and S 400 CDI diesel models are added to the S-Class range (220 series). Equipped with the 4-litre V8 OM 628 engine, the S 400 CDI is the first production passenger car to feature an eight-cylinder diesel engine, and with output of 184 kW / 250 hp it is the world’s most powerful diesel car. The diesel-powered ML 270 CDI and sporty ML 55 AMG join the M-Class range (W 163). On the basis of the S-Class, Mercedes-Benz presents a new hybrid vehicle which combines a 132 kW / 180 hp V6 petrol engine with an 80 kW electric motor. The smart brand presents a two-seater roadster study as well as the smart Convertible with innovative soft-top technology.
Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG, W 163, 1999
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Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz S 600, only produced as a long version, model series 220, presentation at the IAA 1999, version 2000 - 2002. Brilliant silver metallic (744), V12 badges on the sides at the front of the vehicle, 17-inch light-alloy wheels in a 6-hole V12 design, V12 spark-ignition engine M 137 E 58, 5786 cc, 270 kW/367 hp.
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S 600, Saloon - V 220
Mercedes-Benz S 400 CDI, also available as S 400 CDI long, model series 220, chalcedony blue metallic (347), Orion grey interior, with glass sliding sunroof (special equipment). From 2000, the first V8 diesel in a Mercedes-Benz passenger car and at the same time the most powerful series-produced passenger car diesel in the world, with a maximum torque of 560 newton metres at just 1800 rpm. V8 biturbo diesel engine OM 628, 3996 cc, 184 kW/250 hp.
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S 400 CDI, Saloon - W 220
Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI, W 163, 1999
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Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CD
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLR Roadster, 1999
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Vision SLR
smart roadster study
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smart roadster study
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLR Roadster, 1999
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Vision SLR
Press Day IAA Frankfurt, 1999
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Press Day IAA Frankfurt, 1999
smart cabrio & passion
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smart cabrio & passion
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