Mercedes Benz S- Class

This got such kind of name b/c in german Sonderklasse means one in its own class and in short S- class. Its production started in 1954 but formally it got its name in 1974.It ranked as best selling sedan in world.In 1998 they sold as CL class but from 2011 they will be sold as S -class again.
Previously, model no. means engine capacity, then letter show its class and fuel injetction type or/and wheelbase. From 1993 designation started by a letter showing class( presently A, B, C, CLS, E, G, GL, GLK, ML, R, S, V are in use). formally there shld a space b/t letter and number.
Initially, they developed Ponton(1954-1958). it features 6 cylinder coupe, sedan and convertible type.
then come the fintail(1959-65), b/c it had tail on there back.It is the first one to have disc brake and air suspension.It was the most luxuries model of at that time.
Then introduced W108/109 from 1956. in 1969 first time V8 engine has been used in this model.During this period s ans Se had been used for short wheel base and SEL for Long wheelbase.Since advent of this model,MB always used 2 wheelbase lengths.
In 1973, W116 came which officially first car to be came under S - Class.it produced till 1979.Car safety got new measures in this model including ABS.
Newest in S calss is, is Sguard which is a bullet proof car costing around6.7 crore.
This class got award of best luxury car for 7th time in 2007.this car is first time ever to get environmental certificate from german government.