S500 w/S600 badges, AMG Wheels, Big Body Benz, Flawless, stunning and immaculate

1998 Mercedes Benz S 500 for auction.Runs, rives and looks excellent. The exterior, nd interior are like new. My daily driver. My pride and joy. I bought this from my friend who owns a European Auto Repair Shop. I've wanted this car for many years. Both he and I have been obsessed with this car. As well, he original owner was too. Always making sure it is top condition mechanically and cosmetically. It is Immaculate, nd flawless!! It currently has 217,045 miles. Looks and drives as if it were 60k miles. However, he engine and transmission only have 30k miles on the replacements, ot rebuilds. I have all this, lus way more documented from the local Mercedes Dealership. Run the VIN at any Mercedes dealership, nd this information can be provided. About an inch thick of service records and documentation which goes all the way back to the original purchase. 325 hp 5 liter V8. High MSRP! These originally sold for 100 thousand plus! The transportation of choice by many Dictators around the world. Stunning appearance with it's Maybach inspired paint job, nd long wheel base W 140. New 18" AMG factory wheels with 2" off set on the rear. New BF Goodrich Z Rated run flat tires. New brakes and rotors. V12 S600 badges. Professional window tint, lus clear bra. HID self adjusting headlights. 100% Mercedes Benz parts all the way down to the battery. Factory 6 disc stereo system sounds amazing. Heated Seats, nd ICE COLD A/C! Double paned "bullet proof" glass, nd kevlar wrapped tub meant for it's sound deadening qualities. Self closing doors. Amazing technology and engineering. Will sell world wide, owever, hipping is the buyers responsibility. This is a fly in and drive home car.CALL for questions, r I can text desired pics.(515)528-5145
Additional info on the S500 Model:The W140 introduced innovations such asdouble-pane window glazing, ower-assisted closing for doors and trunk lid,electric windowswhich lowered back down upon encountering an obstruction, ear-parking markers which rose from the rear wings (discontinued on later vehicles, nd replaced with sonar-assisted parking) and a heating system which, f desired, ontinued to emit warm air after the engine was turned off. For details like this, he W140 is often known as the last Mercedes to be "overengineered," a Mercedes trait that was costing the company in product delays and overbudgeting. According toMotor Trend, his action reportedly caused project cost overruns and resulted in the departure ofWolfgang Peter,Daimler-Benz's chief engineer.[6]The vehicle is believed to have cost Mercedes-Benz over $1 billion to develop. For the consumer, he W140 cost a considerable 25 percent more than its predecessor, heW126.

The W140 was to featureair suspensionas an option, ut it was dropped shortly before launch because Mercedes was still perfecting the technology at the time. Mercedes chose to launch air-suspension (AIRMATIC) in thenext generation S-Classin 1998.[citation needed]The W140 instead used a hydro-pneumatic rear suspension, irst introduced on the W116 450 SEL 6.9 (introduced in 1975) to be used on the S 500 and S 600 models. Following the mid-year facelift in 1995, ercedes-Benz madeElectronic Stability Controlan optional fixture to both sedan and coupé body styles in the W140 range. Both the sedan and coupé body styles were equipped withAcceleration Slip Regulation(ASR)traction controlas a standard feature on V8 models after the 1994 model year (V12 models always had ASR standard), nd then the 1997 model year for I6 models.

Like its predecessor, he car was available in two wheelbase lengths (short W140 and long V140) along with the C140 coupé. In 1991, new M120 6litre402horsepowerV12 enginejoined the lineup for the first time with the 600 SEL and 600 SEC. A "V12" badge was affixed to the C-pillar.

In 1993, he 402horsepower ( 408hp Europe ) V12 engine was slightly detuned to 389horsepower to comply with tighter emission control regulations in theUnited StatesandEurope. The V8 models were tuned down from 322horsepower to 315horsepower. This de-tuning, mong other changes, nvolved the deletion of the full-throttle enrichment circuit, hich reduced output by 7horsepower.

The W140 600 SEL was available with wooden rear ash tray covers, ood/leather shift knob, eather dashboard and a suede headliner, nlike theV8andinline 6-cylindermodels. Following the facelift in 1994, he S 600 was updated with a wood/leather steering wheel, V12 badge on the wood/leather shifter, ouble needle stitching all over the interior and two tone nappa leather seating – further distinctions from its lower rung siblings.

In June 1993, s part of the new corporate naming campaign, he model range was renamed. This resulted in all SE and SEL models now being re-designated as "S", eing followed by the numbering.

In late 1991, fter worldwide launch, ork begun on improvements to the W140. By the end of 1992, inal design changes were approved and later patented(application) on February 27, 993, xactly 5 years after the original W140 design patent application in 1988.[5]In March 1994, he updated models were unveiled at the Geneva Auto Salon and went on sale in April 1994 in mainland Europe and in other markets during the second half of the year. The clear turn signal indicator lenses on the front and new taillights were the most obvious change, s was the grille including a new and distinctive one for S 600s.Headlampswere fitted with separate low H7, 1 fog, nd high H1 beam reflectors in 1994, re-1995 models used an H4 bulb and H3 for the fog lamp. In April 1995, Parktronic" replaced the parking guiders on the rear boot lid.

In 1995, he two tone exterior appearance was made to be monotone, ow-beamxenon headlampswere added and the rear indicator lenses became clear. The changes were later introduced in June 1996 as 1996.5 models in Europe and 1997 models in the United States.

Height of the W140 production models varied between years (1992–94 W140 Sedan: 58.7 in; 1992–94 V140 Sedan: 58.9 in; 1995–96 W140 Sedan: 58.4 in; 1997–99 V140 Sedan: 58.3 in; C140 Coupe: 56.7 in; 1997–99 W140 Sedan: 58.5 in).

The car gained unwanted attention whenPrincess Dianaand two others died in a car crash involving a S 280 model, n a Paris tunnel. Only one person survived

Safety[edit]The W140 S-Class introduced several safety innovations which have since become commonplace among many vehicles.[9]

• Braking system. The V8 and V12 W140 models distributed more braking power to the rear wheels, ncreasing stopping effectiveness. In 1996, he W140 received Brake Assist System BAS, hich engaged during emergency maneuvers to boost braking power to maximum.[10]
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)was introduced in 1995 on the Mercedes-BenzS 600 Coupé.[11]ESP used on-board computers to improve vehicle handling response during difficult driving conditions. This was a Mercedes developed system, hich has since been licensed to other manufacturers.
• XenonHigh-intensity discharge headlights(low beam only) were introduced in 1995.
• Side airbags (pioneered by Volvo in 1994) and seat occupancy sensors were introduced in 1996.
• Automaticwindscreen wiperswithrain sensorswere introduced in 1996.

Comfort and convenience[edit]Some innovations for the W140 included:

• Double-paned soundproofed glass was a new S-Class innovation first fitted on the W140. This form of window glazing allowed for improved soundproofing, educed condensation, nd other insulation benefits.
• Electrically-operated exterior mirrors could be folded at the flick of a switch to ease driving in narrow spaces.
• 'Parameter steering' was a system which made low-speed driving easier by reducing the effort required to maneuver in speed-sensitive situations such as parking.

• Rear-parking markers, r guide rods. These rods extended from the rear corners of the trunk lid when in reverse, roviding the driver with a guideline for rear maneuvers. In 1995, his system was replaced by the sonar-based Parktronic system which measured the distance of the bumpers to nearby obstacles.
• 12-way powered, eated front seats, ith 3 setting memory functions and lumbar support.
• Windshield wipers w/heated washer system. Later models also included Rain-sensing windshield wipers.
• Electrically-operated automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror that tied into the seat and steering wheel memory.
• Heated exterior mirrors. Later models also included auto-dimming driver's side mirror.
• Orthopedic seats were an expensive option from the factory but consisted of several different air cushions in the seat that the user can inflate and deflate to find the perfect driving position.
• Dual-zone climate control. Four-zone climate control on LWB models.
• Reclining and heated rear seats on LWB models. V12 models also have the four-place seating option, hich allows fully adjustable rear seats, umbar support and rear sunshade control. The center seat has been replaced by a burlwood center console, llowing a 2 + 2 seating format.
• The climate control system could be set to operate for 20 minutes after the engine had been turned off.
• Electric Rear Sunshade
• Rear passenger illuminated vanity mirrors.
• Soft-Closing Doors and Trunk.
• Leather interiors and burl inserts (optional; standard for 500SEC/CL 500).
• In 1995 the S 600 Coupe became the first Mercedes car withGPSnavigation system, esignatedAuto Pilot SystemAPS. It featuredCD-ROMmaps and full color navigation display in the center dashboard.
• In 1996 theLinguatronicvoice control system andParktronicsonar-based parking system were introduced
• In 1997 theTELEAIDemergency and tracking system was introduced in the US market.

Drivetrain technologies[edit]

• First introduction ofCAN bus(5 CAN bus nodes).
• The W140 featured a newly developed double wishbone front axle and a multi-link independent rear suspension.
• In 1991 the first generation of theADS (Adaptive Damping System)(Skyhook-type suspension) was introduced. It adjusted the damping level of the shock absorbers to help stabilize the car during high speed driving, ggressive driving, r if the driver loses control of the vehicle.[12]Became standard on V12 models and optional for V8 models.
• In 1996self-levelling suspensionwas integrated with ADS, ndhydropneumatic suspensionbecame optional on V8 and standard on V12.

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