Fintail Mercedes-Benz 230 S w111, 1967

In August 1959, a profoundly revised passenger car range was presented. According to the motto „The New Six Cylinder Model – A Class Of Its Own“ three completely reconstructed models appeared as the successors of the former six-cylinder models 219, 220 S, and 220 SE. Except for some equipment details, the only difference between the new 220 b, 220 Sb, and 220 SEb, which internally were allocated to model series 111, was the different types of engines. At the same time, the 220 b was replaced by the 230 S. This was in fact a new designation for an „old“ model: the 230 S was largely identical to the 220 Sb, but had received a modified engine. By giving the former 2.2-liter engine a wider bore and higher compression, performance could be boosted by 10 hp to 120 hp. The hydro-pneumatic self-leveling suspension of the rear axle, which replaced the former coil spring and kept the body level constant independent from vehicle load capacity, was also new. Apart from the model badge on the boot lid, there was no external difference between the 220 S and the 230 S.

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