The MOST overengineered car ever

In 1991, Mercedes-Benz built a car so overengineered that it reportedly pushed the company to rethink how it built cars. The Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class was enormous, incredibly complex, and engineered with almost no regard for cost. From its double-glazed windows and self-closing doors to its legendary V12 engine and cutting-edge electronics, the W140 was designed to be the ultimate luxury car. But there was a problem: building it was incredibly expensive. In this documentary, we explore how Mercedes-Benz created one of the most overengineered cars ever made, why the W140 became so expensive to produce, how the Lexus LS400 challenged its philosophy, and why Mercedes eventually moved away from this no-compromise approach. Was the W140 the most overengineered car ever made? Or does the Bugatti Veyron deserve the title? Let us know what you think in the comments. #MercedesBenz #W140 #SClass #CarDocumentary #Automotive