Mercules
Spiltting lanes
As many of you know my experience with the Mercedes automobile has been limited to the 280SE I ultimately built for Cameron, however last night I had the opportunity to drive a certain Gleaming Beauty...
Now, I have driven many different types of cars in my career, and had the opportunity to drive some rather special performance vehicles, but very few could hold a candle to the torque-on-tap displayed by the 6.9
Tha 6.9 felt like a big heavy car to drive but the way it reacted to just the slightest application of throttle was astounding. I actually preferred to feed the throttle in rather than stick in the boot and let it kick-down.
The ride was surprisingly smooth on 18" wheels, proving the hydraulic suspen sion does more than just set the ride height. I was not game to steer it hard for fear of a clip over the ear from Julie but the feedback I was getting through the wheel was very responsive and tempted me several times to hook it harder!
Whilst they may not be everyones cup of tea, the 18" bling combined with a 1970's magnificence was quite the attention getter... You probably didn't notice Styria but there were some hot chicks in a Charade checking you out at the traffic lights (I think Julie noticed!)
In recent times I have mentioned to Styria that I will probably be looking to buy myself another car soon, but not W116... I think this test drive was an evil ploy to get me to buy another one - and our after dinner conversation with John may have just convinced me!
I had always imagined that the 6.9 was a satisfying drive but never really knew why you all go so crazy for them... now I know.
This really is the mature man's WRX... You bunch of rev-heads
Now, I have driven many different types of cars in my career, and had the opportunity to drive some rather special performance vehicles, but very few could hold a candle to the torque-on-tap displayed by the 6.9
Tha 6.9 felt like a big heavy car to drive but the way it reacted to just the slightest application of throttle was astounding. I actually preferred to feed the throttle in rather than stick in the boot and let it kick-down.
The ride was surprisingly smooth on 18" wheels, proving the hydraulic suspen sion does more than just set the ride height. I was not game to steer it hard for fear of a clip over the ear from Julie but the feedback I was getting through the wheel was very responsive and tempted me several times to hook it harder!
Whilst they may not be everyones cup of tea, the 18" bling combined with a 1970's magnificence was quite the attention getter... You probably didn't notice Styria but there were some hot chicks in a Charade checking you out at the traffic lights (I think Julie noticed!)
In recent times I have mentioned to Styria that I will probably be looking to buy myself another car soon, but not W116... I think this test drive was an evil ploy to get me to buy another one - and our after dinner conversation with John may have just convinced me!
I had always imagined that the 6.9 was a satisfying drive but never really knew why you all go so crazy for them... now I know.
This really is the mature man's WRX... You bunch of rev-heads