T-Model

Only in 1966, Mercedes-Benz has included in the production program of practical option for the body "back fin" 200/200 D, 230 and 230 S. This car named the versatile five-door was going to small parties in Belgium.

In 1977, on the basis of a series of W-123 by the firm Mercedes factory in Bremen he was released car station wagon ( Fig. 1.4 , a), which became a symbol of success. He was now not only working car experts, but also "public" transport. Mercedes-Benz has made a significant contribution to changing the image using the elegant T-model.

It is not surprising that the Germans immediately after the wagon attached to its corresponding E-Class T-model. Introduced in 1996 in Geneva, a modern version of the T-model (Fig. 1.4, c) became available in May of the same year. And I hit the nail on the head! Compared with the first T-model (based on a series of W-123), and in contrast to the precursor (based on a series of W-124) (Fig. 1.4, b) a beginner affects the volume of the body that pushes wagon E-class for the first Plan your number of usable space - almost 2 m3 (estimation method VDA). Load length when unfolded passenger seat is more than 3 m. It can be downloaded for 200 kg more than in a limousine.

On your device, and the characteristics of Mercedes T-model is similar to the E-Class sedan. But its chassis has been modified in accordance with the increased payload, and modified terms of axle load. In addition, fans of T-model offers a full range of E-series engines. Prior to March 1997 inclusive, the owners of the T model had to be content with both 4-cylinder, 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine and a V-shaped 8-cylinder engine of 4.2 liters. Now, with the introduction of the V-shaped 6-cylinder engines to choose from, and 6-cylinder engines with a cylinder capacity of 2.8 liters and 3.2 liters.

V-engines installed in the universal, and can be mounted on a 4-drive (4Matic) machine. Thus, in 1997 the modification of T-model has eight cars station wagon E-Class.