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1992 MERCEDES BENZ 600 SEL/S600 LIMO 6.0 V12 408BHP SILVER For Sale

Here at Xclusive Motorz we are delighted, excited, honoured and proud to offer for sale this immaculate example of a very rare classic executive/ prestige Mercedes. There are only 68 of these vehicles remaining in UK, 48 SORN and 20 licensed. Check for yourself at - details above

1992 Mercedes 600 SEL 6. 0 v12 auto w140 If you are viewing this advert you will be aware this is a car that needs little introduction, it was widely believed to be the best car in the world and its easy to see why. This mercedes has features that even todays top saloons dont have, it was the last of the "over engineered/ hand built" mercs that gave the company its excellent reputation and cost in excess of £100k when new enjoyed by the likes of Princess Diana and presidents. It is believed to have cost Mercedes $1billion to develop this model under Bruno Sacco's design team.

The Mercedes-Benz W140 is a series of flagship vehicles that were manufactured by the German automotive company Mercedes-Benz. On November 16, 1990, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the W140 S-Class via press release, later appearing in several February and March editions of magazines. The W140 made its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1991, with the first examples rolling off the production line in April 1991 and North American examples on August 6, 1991. Short (SE) and long (SEL) wheelbase sedans were offered initially, as well as the coupé body style C140 from October 1992. Like all Mercedes-Benz lines, the W140 S-Class was rationalized in late 1993 using the new "letter-first" nomenclature. The SE, SEL, and SEC cars were renamed the S-Class, with alphanumerical designations inverted. For example, the 500 SE became the S 500, and the 500 SEL became the S 500 L. In 1996 the coupé models following a mid-life update were separated into the CL-Class. The W140 series S-Class was superseded by the W220 S-Class sedan and C215 CL-Class coupe in 1999 after an eight-year production run. As with its predecessor, the W140 was the first of the "next generation" of Mercedes-Benz models to feature the company's new design theme. This design was later adopted in 1993 for use on the facelifted W124, as well as the new C-Class. Development on the W140 began in 1981, originally set for an October 1989 production start.

The 4 door sedan type body was styled by Bruno Sacco. From 1982 to 1986 several designs were reviewed, until December 9, 1986 when a definitive design by Olivier Boulay was approved. Several prototypes were tested onwards from early 1987 and the final production exterior design was frozen in 1987, with domestic design patents being filed on February 23, 1988 and U. S. patents 6 months later on August 23. The design was said by lead designer Bruno Sacco to be influenced by Jaguar's XJ40 sedan and BMW's E32 7-Series. Before production started, the exterior appearance of the W140 was revised in the form of the grille on all W140s being recessed as opposed to a planned exclusive grille on the top model, a feature which later spread to the rest of the Mercedes-Benz range. In 1987, an 18-month delay was made from 1989 to 1991 to accommodate a V12 engine and a high-performance braking system. This resulted in the final development prototypes being completed in June 1990. Pilot production models were made from June 1990 to January 1991. In 1989, Lexus introduced the LS 400 luxury sedan. To rival the LS 400, extra features were rushed for the launch of the 1991 W140 causing budget overruns and costing the job of Daimler-Benz's chief engineer, Wolfgang Peter. The W140 introduced innovations such as double-pane window glazing, power-assisted closing for doors and trunk lid, electric windows which lowered back down upon encountering an obstruction, rear-parking markers which rose from the rear wings (discontinued on later vehicles, and replaced with sonar-assisted parking) and a heating system which, if desired, continued to emit warm air after the engine was turned off. For details like this, the W140 is often known as the last Mercedes to be "over-engineered," a Mercedes trait that was costing the company in product delays and overbudgeting. According to Motor Trend, this action reportedly caused project cost overruns and resulted in the departure of Wolfgang Peter, Daimler-Benz's chief engineer.

The vehicle is believed to have cost Mercedes-Benz over $1 billion to develop. For the consumer, the W140 cost a considerable 25 percent more than its predecessor, the W126. The W140 was to feature air suspension as an option, but it was dropped shortly before launch because Mercedes was still perfecting the technology at the time. Mercedes chose to launch air-suspension (AIRMATIC) in the next generation S-Class in 1998. The W140 instead used a rear hydropneumatic suspension, first introduced on the W116 450 SEL 6. 9 (introduced in 1975) to be used on the S 500 and S 600 models. Like its predecessor, the car was available in two wheelbase lengths (short W140 and long V140) along with the C140 coupé. In 1991, a new M120 6 litre 402 horsepower V12 engine joined the lineup for the first time with the 600 SEL and 600 SEC. A "V12" badge was affixed to the C-pillar. In 1993, the 402 horsepower ( 408 hp Europe ) V12 engine was slightly detuned to 389 horsepower to comply with tighter emission control regulations in the United States and Europe. The V8 models were tuned down from 322 horsepower to 315 horsepower. This de-tuning, among other changes, involved the deletion of the full-throttle enrichment circuit, which reduced output by 7 horsepower.

The W140 600 SEL was available with wooden rear ash tray covers, wood/ leather shift knob, leather dashboard and a suede headliner, unlike the V8 and inline 6-cylinder models. Following the facelift in 1994, the S 600 was updated with a wood/ leather steering wheel, a V12 badge on the wood/ leather shifter, double needle stitching all over the interior and two tone nappa leather seating – further distinctions from its lower rung siblings. In June 1993, as part of the new corporate naming campaign, the model range was renamed. This resulted in all SE and SEL models now being re-designated as "S", being followed by the numbering.

The car gained unwanted attention when Princess Diana and two others died in a car crash involving a S 280 model, in a Paris tunnel. Only one person was wearing a seatbelt and survived. The W140 S-Class introduced several safety innovations which have since become commonplace among many vehicles. Braking system. The V8 and V12 W140 models distributed more braking power to the rear wheels, increasing stopping effectiveness. 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, reduced condensation, and 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, or guide rods. These rods extended from the rear corners of the trunk lid when in reverse, providing the driver with a guideline for rear maneuvers. 12-way powered, heated front seats, with 3 setting memory functions and lumbar support. Windshield wipers w/ heated washer system. Electrically-operated automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror that tied into the seat and steering wheel memory. Heated exterior mirrors. 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, which allows fully adjustable rear seats, lumbar support and rear sunshade control. The center seat has been replaced by a burlwood center console, allowing 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.

The W140 featured a newly developed front axle double wishbone suspension and a rear independent multi-link suspension. In 1991 the first generation of the ADS (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, aggressive driving, or if the driver loses control of the vehicle. Became standard on V12 models and optional for V8 models. The flagship model of the W140 lineup, the S 600 (600 SEL until 1993) LWB saloon set new standards of performance, the likes of which had never been achieved with such a heavy robust car up to that time. The S600 L served as the basis for the development of the Maybach 57 and Maybach 62 models sold by Daimler-Benz. In its mildest state of tune, the M120 6. 0-litre V12 engine was capable of accelerating to 100 km/ h in as little as 5. 5 seconds and with a top speed of 179 mph (288 km/ h) with the limiter removed. Mid to high range acceleration is immense and closely matches the first generation S 63 AMG model in this regard.

Even today the S 600 is still popularly used as an alternative performance option to the newer, more expensive AMG models. There were available, a limited number of the 600 SEL model with an AMG aftermarket power pack upgrade, increasing the power output to approximately 445 PS (327 kW) with 623 N·m (460 lb·ft) of torque thanks to slightly more aggressive camshafts, pistons and connecting rods and a computerised remap of the original ECU. In addition, there was the even more powerful S 73 AMG that produced more than 500 PS (370 kW). However, these cars are all extremely rare as only 112 were made, all special orders, and all in black. It should be noted that the S 70 AMG had a slightly smaller engine than the Pagani Zonda and the SL 73 AMG. However, there were still some S 73 AMGs made with the Pagani Zonda engine.

This example has just 86000 miles with an extensive history file, no expense has been spared keeping this rare car in the condition it is in and deserves to be. It is in stunning condition both cosmeticaly and mechanicaly, with all the pinnacle of technology and comfort toys in working order - these include soft close doors and boot, rear telescopic reversing markers, Panasonic telephone, double glazed electric windows, rear electric blind, sunroof, ac, climate control, remote locking with flip key and 2 spares, elecrically adjustable rear view mirror and folding door mirrors, fully electric heated blue leather with lumbar and head restraint adjustments, the list goes on.. and of course, the beautifully smooth and advanced v12 engine producing over 400 bhp able to waft you effortlessly along or fire you at the horizon if the mood takes you.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to source an honest example of a 600 SEL with everything working and all documentation available with the car. This example comes with full original book pack consisting of owners manual, handbook, service book, audio manual, certificate of conformity, Mercedes original brochures and stacks of invoices which give this car a great provenance.

Previously owned by the Sultan of brunei

MOT expires 15/ 06/ 2019

HPI clear and VOSA mileage guarantee.

Warranty & PX available.

Local/ National delivery and international shipping available, please enquire for further details.

£12, 495 OVNO

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