" TECHNOLOGY IN CHANGING TIMES " 1982 MERCEDES-BENZ W201 190 SERIES CAR PROMO FILM XD83085
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“Technology in Changing Times” (1982) is a color, English-language promotional sales film made for Mercedes-Benz. The film takes a close look at the aspects of development of the Mercedes-Benz W201 190 series of compact cars, the first of its kind, through design, testing, and pre-production. Additionally, the film underscores the ideals and engineering skills which characterize all products of Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes-Benz W201 was the internal designation for the Mercedes 190 series sedans, a range of front-engine, rear drive, five passenger, four-door sedans manufactured over a single generation, from 1982 to 1993 as the company's first compact class automobile made in response to a need for cost-effective motoring in terms of cost per gallon following the 1970s energy crisis.
Opening introductory sequence: Oil platform, pump jack, oil exploration across various landscapes; Political and economic impacts of fuel costs over the 1970s (0:08). Camera pans a Mercedes-Benz W201 190 series car (1:15). Mercedes-Benz engineers, designers meeting, posters line walls with sketches of car models (1:23). Close-up concept drawing of Mercedes-Benz W201 (1:40). Mercedes-Benz designers work in room lined with colorful sketches, models of vehicles (2:06). Role of new technology in innovation/ design: Laser beam used to make exact measurements of models (2:20). Wind tunnel used to calculate aerodynamic forces on body shape (2:31). Two employees work on finishing touches of full-scale clay model to be used for further testing in wind tunnel, attempt to achieve optimal drag coefficient (2:42). Employee uses electronic device to scan model, computer renders final display showing mathematical surface model (3:48). Engineers try and test new ideas, i.e. “multi-link independent rear suspension,” two engineers add markings to pre-existing sketches (3:58). Rigorous testing to evaluate new design: Engineer operates special test vehicle/ buggy on racetrack, tests different types of suspension, close-up of tires as vehicles speeds along course (4:38). Front suspension characteristics (5:28). Automated machine simulates conditions of moving vehicle on the springs inside the car (5:40). Buggy W201 test model on racetrack, simulation of wear and tear from road (6:14). Design work for body of the car to assess rigidity, computer slowly fills in gaps of rendering of car model (6:42). Basic car frame sits on vibration test stand, testing vibration characteristics to improve ride comfort (7:00). Steel frame of W201 190 model, higher strength steel sheet used in this design (7:28). Various angles of physical crash tests: Frontal impact, side impact, run-off-road, rear-end, and pedestrian strikes; Special design elements to keep passenger and pedestrian safe i.e. Bonnet Edge designed to give on impact (7:36-9:27). Various angles of low-speed crash test, demonstrate ease of sectionalized repairs (9:28). Close-up impact-absorbing bumpers (9:40). Montage clips W201 190 series cars on test track being driven to critical limits: Car weaves in and out of obstacle course, drives through steam, RVs and attachable caravans (9:58). Close-up optional detachable tow-bar (10:40). Close-up of front tire as it blows out, safety features keep vehicle driving in straight line (10:50). Impact of different climates on vehicles: Montage clips W201 190 series driving on different roads, weather conditions in countries around the world; Slicked roads, dust, high altitudes (12:15). Close-up floating caliper disc brake, testing strain/ extreme loads on brake in lab (12:49). Engine: Improved versions of M102-four-cylinder range, close-up of engine inside hood of car, camera zooms into carburetor (13:18). Testing low-rolling resistance, car covered by special trailer pulled along test track to measure rolling resistance coefficient (13:52). Close-up gear box and control, manual and automatic options (14:25). Internal and external noise testing: Special dummy head hollowed out with digital recorder evaluates interior noise, microphones lined up in test chamber for external noise (15:13). Red Mercedes-Benz 190E drives along winding desolate road through lush green countryside; Other shots of same vehicle driving along highway (15:42). Film ends (17:04).
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The w201 and the larger w124 were the most advanced cars on the road at that time. What’s even more impressive is they were designed in the late 1970’s!
I had a 300ce-24 many years ago and absolutely loved it - the car felt special and was a joy to drive. I returned to Mercedes-Benz several times since the 90s and that feeling I had driving my w124 (c124?) and being passenger in a 560 SEC (c126) never returned. Remove the badge from modern-day Mercs and you could be sat in literally any other car.
I 100% agree! Every Mercedes I’ve had after 2000 was complete junk!
I hope and pray that Germany is freed from its psychological captivity they`ve been under for the past 140 years or so just so they can fill the world with their sublime intellect and industrious prowess.....Look at that baby Benz, a car so magnetic in its aesthetics you can`t stop staring at it..... was and still is a dream to sit behind its wheels and drive that buttery smooth chassis.
Looking forward to any more tech films you have on Merc from the 80s. Has a totally different feel than their modern marketing
Oh you like marketing about the actual product and not ESG/DEI stuff?
Meanwhile at GM in the United States: We'll sell heaps by telling prospects that "It has room for five AND front wheel drive!"
@@apl175 yikes thats a no go
That's funny, because the GM TBI electronic fuel injection being introduced on the Iron Duke and 122 family four cylinders in 1982 was way better and more reliable than the mess of Bosch Jetronic.
12:06 Anyone else getting flashbacks of James May crossing the Makgadikgadi?
I actually like that dune buggy test vehicle more than any of their finished cars
The only problem with the 190 was that it wasn’t big enough to fit a full sized driver!
... and, with like all german cars: Rust.
you mean driver about 200 kg?
BS. The full size (aka FAT) driver maybe shouldn't have eaten so much.
After Mercedes introduced the 190 it later Introduced even SMALLER cars like the A-class. And the Smart for2. All these models sold quite good in Europe.
"full sized driver" Nice euphemism. 😂🤣😂
What was the weight of the average driver back then? 165lbs? Unlike today's driver pushing 200+ so they need these egg shaped minivans. So to not hurt their feelings, we call them suvs or crossover vehicles. I wanna skip this age and go straight to where people lounge on their hoovering devices and float around like on wall-e.
When Germany was stable and secure.
Well. At least the west side of it
1937
@@johnryno get a haircut
@@heyjoe113 why
@@johnryno your head is obviously not useful for anything else.
Mercedes Benz ❤
Cars have never been better than 80s MB.
Periscope 👍🏻💯
This was back when quality was the name of the game and corporate profits came second. It's been all downhill since the mid 90s. I will never park another 3pointed PITA in my driveway.
That’s never been true. There have always been low quality and high quality vehicles.
Those car models are driving until today on German, Poland and Streets of Balkan!
15:43 Seriously, Mercedes? Having *no passenger* side view mirror was very common on the cheapest of the cheap cars during the 80's
Bruno Saco masterpiece
Mom had an 85
When German cars were with the premium.
First MB trying to solve the chris craft syndrome
Wdym by cc syndrome
@@fujifrontier He's probably referring to Unquestioning trust is my guess. How'd I do George?
Owned several W201 diesels,not very good cars compared to the earlier models.
why am i hearing *Modern Talking - Cheri Cheri Lady*
Edit: Like this kind: ua-cam.com/video/eNvUS-6PTbs/v-deo.html
Sad how Mercedes builds such junk now.