Why the Mercedes W140 Was So Overengineered

The Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class wasn't just built to be luxurious. It was engineered with an obsessive attention to detail that still seems excessive more than 30 years later. From its M120 V12 and double-glazed windows to pneumatic parking rods and pioneering safety technology, this is the story of why the W140 earned its reputation as one of Mercedes-Benz's most overengineered cars. In this NextFormLab documentary, we explore the engineering, technology and philosophy behind the legendary W140 S-Class — and ask one final question: Factory restoration or modern restomod? Subscribe to NextFormLab for automotive documentaries, forgotten icons, restorations and restomod concepts. #MercedesBenz #W140 #SClass #MercedesW140 #NextFormLab