MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1960s, W111C and W112C: From the 220SE Coupe to the 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet

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If you’re looking for the ultimate resource to learn more about the two-door Mercedes W111 and W112 models, then this is the book for you! Updated in August 2023, this guide walks you through the cars’ history, covers every engine and explains chassis number and data card. Should you be interested in buying one of these beautiful cars, a comprehensive buyer’s guide will assist you sorting out potential trouble spots. All this comes with superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography, this includes many pictures of the suspension. This book is now also available in German here on Amazon.
Reading this book will provide you with the following benefits:A comprehensive understanding of the two-door Mercedes W111 and W112 modelsDeep insights into the cars’ history, chassis number and data cardGreat visuals of W111, W112 suspension, exterior and interiorIncreased knowledge of technical features including production history of each model
What else is included in this book?Development of the two-door model with its relevant safety featuresTechnical aspects of the 220SEC, 300SEC, 250SEC, 280SEC, and 280SEC 3.5 low grilleOver 180 mostly recent color photosA separate chapter devoted to Rudolf Uhlenhaut, who was behind all of these cars

From the Publisher

Mercedes-Benz 220SEb W111 Coupé/Cabriolet, 02.1961/09.1961-10.1965

The W111 Coupés and Cabrios were based on the unchanged chassis of the W111 sedan

They started with a 2.2 L straight six-cylinder fuel injected engine (M127) that produced 120 hp

Not a single part of the four-door body shell could be used for the coupé or convertible

Mercedes-Benz 300SE W112 Coupé/Cabriolet, 02.1962-12.1967

The 300SE two-door models carried the 3.0 L big-block six-cylinder powerplant (M189) and the air suspension. Here is a look at part of the suspension

The cabin of both W111 and W112 cars was except for the walnut wood trim the same. Automatic transmission and power steering were standard equipment

Like the 300SE sedan they offered more chrome trim on the outside to distinguish them from their lower priced siblings

Mercedes-Benz 250SE W111 Coupé/Cabriolet, 09.1965-12.1967

In mid-1965 the W111 sedan models were replaced by the W108. Also the two-door models received the 2.5 L engine (M129) of the W108, pictured here from below

They received larger 14-inch wheels and the disc brakes of the W108 series, now with discs on the rear wheels as well

With 150 hp the cars were significantly faster than the models they replaced

Mercedes-Benz 280SE W111 Coupé/Cabriolet, 11.1967-05.1971

Two years later the 2.5 L models were replaced by 2.8 L models (M130). Again, it was decided to retain the two-door models with their internal code W111

Like in the 600 Grosser, the fine-looking wood veneer of the instrument cluster was changed to leather

As the 2.8 L cars were as fast and less thirsty than the 3.0 L, the 300SEC W112 models were dropped. Here is a look at the 2.8 L engine

Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 W111 Coupé/Cabriolet, 11.1969-07.1971

A bigger change came, when the 3.5 L V8 engine (M116) was launched. 200 hp allowed a top speed of some 205 km/h. Here is the engine from below

Other changes were a lower, wider grille and protective rubber strips for the bumpers

These “Flachkühler” models proved very successful and are still today the most expensive and thought-after versions. Here is the V8’s rear suspension

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 29, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 197 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1542595444
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1542595445
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.43 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.47 x 11 inches