A Classic Teutonic Dream By Roger Metcalfe
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hould a motoring enthusiast wish to travel back down the corridors of time, he or she will discover a few gems that still hold their own sense of timelessness. One of them is surely the iconic 1994 Mercedes S600 with its 6-litre, 390 bhp powerhouse V12 engine. Although a quarter of a century old, this remarkable vehicle will deliver one of the smoothest rides you will ever experience. Its very surprising economical fuel consumption cruising figure of 11.8 litres per 100 km makes this modern classic car a very nice addition to any collection. Consumption on the urban cycle is naturally higher, but then the enthusiast owner or collector will seldom use this vehicle for grocery shopping or school runs. Despite its 2-ton weight, this solid, luxury vehicle will remarkably accelerate to 100 km per hour in just over 6 seconds and reach speeds of up to 250 km/hr. effortlessly. All this, whilst giving a silken, silent ride that would befit royalty. I’m doing my best to convince an Austrian collector and friend not to sell his two-tone, metallic Volume 36 | December 2021 | No. 2
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