Mercedes-Benz "Der Panzer" (W140) S 500 V8 🇸🇾 (a.k.a Sllon кабан 🐗)

The Mercedes-Benz S 500 Sllon (W140) is often called the "over-engineered" S-Class. Built between 1991 and 1998, it was the pinnacle of luxury and established a reputation for being built "at any cost" before the industry shifted toward more cost-saving production.
Here is a breakdown of what makes this specific model a legend:
⚙️ Performance & Engine
The S 500 is powered by the legendary M119 V8 engine, widely considered one of the best engines Mercedes ever built.
🌐Engine: 5.0L V8 (32 valves)
🌐Power: 320 \text{ HP} (early models had up to 326 \text{ HP})
🌐Torque: 470 \text{ Nm}
🌐0–100 km/h: ~7.3 seconds
🌐Top Speed: 250 \text{ km/h} (electronically limited)
💎 Why it’s "The Tank"
The W140 earned the nickname "Der Panzer" (The Tank) in Germany because of its massive size and bank-vault build quality. Key features that were revolutionary at the time include:
Double-Glazed Windows: Two layers of glass with a vacuum between them to cancel all outside noise.
Soft-Close Doors: Pneumatic pumps that pull the doors and trunk shut automatically.
Parking "Antennae": Small chrome rods that popped up from the rear corners when in reverse to help the driver see where the car ended (before modern sensors existed).
Stability Control: It was the first car to introduce Electronic Stability Program (ESP).