Major changes in the Mercedes W140
[06-1996]
In june 1996 S-Class is fully updated. Now and 6-cylinder engines offered new 5-speed automatic
transmission – in S280 as desired. At the same time, the system ASR.
If the upholstery is also changed. Changed in 1994 for the S600 trim now gets a new better and
lighter skin nappa – again in two colors. The former is Exclusive nappa leather. Exclusive nappa skin
type as standard in all versions of 12-cylinder engine. In S600 series is now available with a six-
pointed wheels for other models: large wheels coupes. Now available xenon headlights with washer
system.
The design of the headlights themselves are also changing. Indicators are entirely white strips already
in the world body, big antenna on the rear fender phone is now replaced by a small box at the end of
the roof.
Other changes listed in june 1996 are, the S350 Turbodiesel is replaced by model S300 Turbodiesel.
The new engine has 177 horsepower, torque is higher by 20 NM. Emissions and fuel consumption are
reduced. S300 is a 5-speed serial automatic gearbox.
Designation of compartments is changing once again – now called CL. New marking the start of large
wardrobes.
In 1996 he was made the overall renovation of the compartments. Innovations include: redesigned
door frame with revised protective body color and built parktronic, modified tail lights, side mirror on
the driver’s side is made smaller. Along with this update to the coupes have already mentioned
include updates for the saloons. Now all series coupe is equipped with leather type Nappa. The third
stop on coupes is LED technology (LED).
Premiere of the S300 Turbodiesel.