Mercedes-Benz history

  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet (124 series) (1991-1997)

    Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet (124 series) (1991-1997)

    In September 1991, as a further body variant of the 124 series Mercedes-Benz presented the 300 CE-24 Cabriolet. Production began in 1992. Cabriolet development was based on the Coupé, and in terms of mechanical components the Cabriolets were identical with their four-door counterparts. Like the Saloons they were equipped with multi-link independent rear suspension, thereby…

  • The supercharged cars from Mercedes-Benz in the 1920s and 1930s

    The supercharged cars from Mercedes-Benz in the 1920s and 1930s

    Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) used the valuable experience gained with the supercharging of aircraft engines for boosting the power of vehicle engines for the first time after World War I – and a new performance category was born. The first supercharged Mercedes models were displayed at the Berlin Motor Show in 1921 and caused quite a stir…