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 Bla Barnyi, whose concepts greatly influenced how Mercedes cars like the W108/109 were designed. Enjoy!