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MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1960s, W108 and W109 V8: From the 280SE 3.5 to the 300SEL 6.3
Contributor(s): S. Koehling, Bernd (Author)
ISBN: 154558351X     ISBN-13: 9781545583517
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
OUR PRICE:   $44.60  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2017
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BISAC Categories:
- Transportation | Automotive - Buyer's Guides
- Transportation | Automotive - Pictorial
Physical Information: 0.53" H x 8.5" W x 11" (1.47 lbs) 204 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Discover the Mercedes V8 W108/109 Sedan models. Updated in April 2018, this 190-page guide tells you the complete story of the 6.3, 3.5 and 4.5 L versions. It walks you through the cars' history, explains their chassis number and data card and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide. All this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography. These are some of the topics covered:
  • Development and history of the V8 W108/109 sedans
  • Why were V8 engines needed
  • The buyer's guide will help you to check potential trouble spots
  • Chassis number and data card are explained in detail
  • Power and torque curves
  • Technical features and production history
  • Over 140 mostly recent color photos highlight many interesting features; this includes pictures of the suspension

    • A separate chapter is devoted to safety guru Béla Barényi, whose concepts greatly influenced how Mercedes cars like the W108/109 were designed. Enjoy!