Discover the Mercedes-Benz V8 W108/109 Sedan models. Updated in April 2018, this 190-page guide tells you the complete story of the 6.3, 3.5 and 4.5 L versions. It walks you through the cars' history, explains their chassis number and data card and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide. All this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography. These are some of the topics covered:

• Development and history of the V8 W108/109 sedans
• Why were V8 engines needed
• The buyer's guide will help you to check potential trouble spots
• Chassis number and data card are explained in detail
• Power and torque curves
• Technical features and production history
• Over 140 mostly recent color photos highlight many interesting features; this includes pictures of the suspension

A separate chapter is devoted to safety guru Béla Barényi, whose concepts greatly influenced how Mercedes cars like the W108/109 were designed. Enjoy!