What is a W124?

The W124 was a mid-sized vehicle platform, which entered planning in the autumn of 1976 under development Hans Scherenberg. In July 1977, the W124 program officially began, with R&D commencing work under newly appointed Werner Breitschwerdt.

What is the difference between Euro-NCAP and W124?

Unlike Euro-NCAP, Mercedes required the body of the W124 to withstand an offset impact from the front and from the rear.

What are the different types of w-124 chassis?

The range included numerous body configurations, and though collectively referred to as the W-124, official internal chassis designations varied by body style: saloon ( W 124 ); estate ( S 124 ): coupé ( C 124 ): cabriolet ( A 124 ): limousine ( V 124 ): rolling chassis ( F 124 ); and long-wheelbase rolling chassis ( VF 124 ).

What is the ISBN for the Mercedes-Benz W 124?

ISBN ‎‎9783768832267. Hofner, Heribert; Zoporowski, Tobias; Commertz, Stefan (2020). Mercedes-Benz W 124: Eine Klasse für sich – Alles über den Urvater der E-Klasse [Mercedes-Benz W 124: In a class of its own – Everything about the Forefather of the E-Class] (in German).