The W108 and W109 series were produced from 1965 to 1972. While its replacement, the W116 was the first model called the S-Class, the W108 and W109 models occupied that spot in the model range. When drivers new to this range first experience these cars, they often comment how high the engines are revving at motorway speeds. This is not like the cars of the 50s where motorway speeds were not a consideration. These cars were driven extensively at high speeds on the Autobahns. Rather it was conscious design choice for high revving engines by Mercedes-Benz at the time. Part […]