Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115 Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
Words about the immortality of the W114 / W115 models are not a literary hyperbole. To verify this, just visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum, one of the exhibits of which is an instance of the 1976 model 240D. He got to the museum in 2004, when his mileage was 4.6 million kilometers - the Greek taxi driver Gregorios Sakinidis managed to wind up so much, replacing only two diesel engines in all this time. This is an undoubted record, but many Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115 calmly overcome a million kilometers.
Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
Resource of the 55-horsepower OM 615 diesel engine often exceeded 1 000 000 km of run Resource of the 55-horsepower OM 615 diesel engine often exceeded 1 000 000 km of run
These models today look pretty fresh, although they were created more than forty years ago. In advertising, they were called "models of the new generation", and in ordinary speech the Germans called Strich Acht, that is, "dash-eight" (/ 8). Eight - from the year of the premiere, 1968. In addition to the W114 / W115, the family includes W108 / W109 sedans, as well as the W113 Pagoda two-seater roadster.
Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
Greek taxi driver Gregorios Sakinidis with his record car Greek taxi driver Gregorios Sakinidis with his record car
Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
Externally, the American W114 and W115 were distinguished by bumpers and optics. Outwardly, the American W114 and W115 were distinguished by bumpers and optics.
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In nine years, almost two million copies / 8 were produced, most of which were sedans. Created on the same platform, the W114 / W115 differ from each other primarily in engines and equipment. Then there was no ranking, but if we apply the modern classification system to 1968 cars, then they could be attributed to class E.
Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
Designer Bela Bareni made the steering column folding, safety and applied inertial safety belts (on the conveyor belt since 1973) Designer Bela Bareni made the steering column folding, safety and applied the inertial safety belts (on the conveyor belt since 1973)
"Fifteenth" is a budget option: it put 4-cylinder gasoline engines with a capacity of 95-115 hp either 4- or 5-cylinder diesels from 55 to 80 “horses”. Not only taxi drivers, but also farmers who nicknamed the Schweine-Daimler (“Pig Daimler”) car fell in love with diesels. The same nickname was then assigned to the diesel W123. The maximum speed was 125 km / h, and he scored a hundred in 31 s (like a VW Beetle). Another nickname of the 115th workaholic was HeizÖlferrari ("Diesel Ferrari").
Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
The rear suspension of the W114 and W115 cars was new in design, with the so-called diagonal oscillating axle The rear suspension of the W114 and W115 cars was new in design, with the so-called diagonal oscillating axle
The coupe differed from the sedan by the letter C in the designation, the engine with the injector was indicated by the letter E on the nameplate - Einspritzung translated from German as "injection". The most expensive was the 280 CE modification - a coupe with an injection engine of 2746 cm3 and a power of 185 hp. Innovation was reflected in the price. If in 1970 the usual 250C coupe cost 18, 430 Deutschmarks, with an injection system - 940 marks more expensive. The same engine was on the top sedan 280E, and the simplest was the modification 230 with an engine of 120 forces. The coupe did not have a large share in the production program - a total of 67, 048 copies were made.
Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
The front suspension used double forked levers. The subframe, to which the suspension, engine and gearbox had previously been mounted, was abolished. The front fork had double forked levers. The subframe, to which the suspension, engine and gearbox had previously been mounted, was abolished.
In addition to the sedan and coupe on the basis of "bar-aht", special cars were also made in small series: pickups, station wagons, vans, ambulances and hearse … Also, a large number of 8-seater long sedans were made.
Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
The roof line of the compartment is almost 50 mm lower. For the sake of a more dynamic look, the middle rack has been removed. Previously, the same solution was used on the W112 coupe. The roof line of the coupe is almost 50 mm lower. For the sake of a more dynamic look, the middle rack has been removed. Previously, the same solution was used on the W112 coupe.
List of options
"Barcode" was awarded the title of one of the safest cars. For the first time on Mercedes-Benz passenger models, a parking brake appeared instead of the handbrake, powered by a pedal.
Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
The interior of the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE was the pinnacle of excellence for middle-class cars of the time. In the cheap versions, the finish was simpler: instead of light plastic, dark was used, there was no wood trim on the dashboard, the seat upholstery was ordinary vinyl, and not combined, without inserts of "Scottish" fabric. The interior of the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE was the pinnacle of excellence for middle-class cars of the time. In the cheap versions, the finish was simpler: instead of light plastic, dark was used, there was no wood trim on the dashboard, the seat upholstery was ordinary vinyl, and not combined, without inserts of "Scottish" fabric.
The basic version of the W114 / W115 sedans had a rather modest interior, but this was offset by many options that brought the final cost of the car to astronomical heights. On request, electric windows were installed on the front and rear doors, a sunroof (as an option with an electric drive), head restraints, an armrest, air conditioning, a Becker radio, headlight washer, alloy wheels, central locking and even additional audible signals.
The most modest sedan was estimated at 13, 000 Deutschmarks, and a modification with a 280E engine and all the options could reach forty thousand. Externally, it is possible to distinguish an expensive “bar stroke” from a cheap one only by additional bumpers (“halves” under the main one) and chrome trim on the side windows. Versions for the American market were distinguished by headlights reinforced by bumpers, and the speedometer and odometer were graduated in miles. Different versions of different years. The latter are already without vents in the front doors, with larger side mirrors, a safety wheel, and an enlarged trunk handle. You can find out the front wings of a modified shape and lower radiator trim …
Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115
The elongated versions of 220 D and 230 long had eight seats. These cars were used in taxis, as hotel transport and official for officials. A large batch of elongated taxis was sent in the early 70s to the Middle East. Some are still in operation. The elongated versions 220 D and 230 long had eight seats. These cars were used in taxis, as hotel transport and official for officials. A large batch of elongated taxis was sent in the early 70s to the Middle East. Some are still in operation.
Production of the W114 / W115 models ceased in December 1976. By that time, the new W123 had already been assembled on the conveyor for several months in a row, but the number of orders for the "bar-acht" constantly pushed his departure. Most of all taxi drivers were grieving for the cessation of production - the 123rd did not yet gain such confidence from them as its predecessor. Perhaps that is why Gregorios Sakinidis never changed his car, having driven almost forty years behind the wheel of his only and beloved Mercedes-Benz W115 240D.
